VIT University organizes 24hr National Hackathon and signs MoU with APIS

PNS|Vijayawada

VIT-AP University organised a 24-hour National Hackathon on November 12 & 13 with ‘Sustainability’ as the theme that was attended by over 300 students with over 96 students from other institutes. The hackathon was inaugurated by Rama Krishna Dasari, Founder & CEO, Efftronics Systems Pvt. Ltd.

In his inaugural speech, Rama Krishna stressed the importance of hands-on experience and the creation of value while identifying the solution. He inspired and motivated the students with his personal experiences.

VIT-AP and Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS) signed an MoU on November 13. AP Innovation Society (APIS) – ITE&C Department is the nodal department for supporting the development of the startup innovation ecosystem in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

From APIS the MoU was signed by Anil Kumar Tentu, CEO of APIS, and Dr. SV Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor, from VIT-AP. Under the MOU APIS shall participate in the advisory panel of VIT- AP incubation centre, recommend policy-making & implementation, enrich the entrepreneurship ecosystem through Innovation & startup awareness/mentoring programs, networking, workshops, and technology showcase events, and Facilitate IP Commercialization and technology transfer. Both parties also agreed on Consultancy support for mutually beneficial technology areas and sharing of data/facilities on collaborative projects.