AP: Vellore Institute of Technology, BVR SCIENT join hands for boot camps, hackathons and workshops

Hyderabad: Vellore Institute of Technology-Andhra Pradesh (VIT-AP) University, Amaravati is going to hands-on boot camps, hackathons, mentorship programs, IP and product management workshops, and faculty development programs to enhance entrepreneurship education.

The event is going to be organised along with Cyient Foundation, the CSR arm of Cyient Limited, in collaboration with the Dr BVR Mohan Reddy School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (BVR SCIENT) at IIT Hyderabad.

VIT-AP and BVR SCIENT have signed an MoU to advance innovation, entrepreneurship, and skill development through a series of collaborative initiatives targeting students and faculty.

The MoU marks the beginning of a long-term collaboration between VIT-AP and BVR SCIENT, with the support of Cyient Foundation, to support innovation and entrepreneurship training, and the creation of a robust innovation ecosystem.

With this collaboration, both institutions envision the creation of a vibrant dual-region network connecting students, entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry leaders across Hyderabad and Amaravati. This network would accelerate impactful ventures and contribute to India’s innovation economy.

“We are delighted to collaborate with Cyient Foundation and BVR SCIENT to enhance innovation-led education at VIT-AP. This partnership will provide our students and faculty with invaluable exposure to real-world entrepreneurial experiences, helping us shape a new generation of technology-driven innovators and changemakers," said Dr SV Kota Reddy, vice chancellor, Vellore Institute of Technology-Andhra Pradesh University.

Regarding the collaboration, Dr Sudhakar Potukuchi, CEO, BVR SCIENT, said, “Through this partnership, we aim to inspire a new generation of innovators and entrepreneurs by offering access to cutting-edge tools, mentoring, and real-world insights. BVR SCIENT brings the right blend of expertise and infrastructure to help transform ideas into impactful ventures. With VIT-AP, we are excited to nurture entrepreneurial aspirations and increase the capacity and capabilities of entrepreneurship.”