On Thursday, 16th January, a team from Vidyodaya Public School, consisting of Principal Mrs. Anitha P Raj and coordinators Mrs. Saku, Mrs. Shubha Rao, Mrs. Archana, and Mrs. Chandrika Bhat, attended the "Building a Resilient Startup Ecosystem in Udupi" event organized by AIC NITTE INCUBATION CENTRE at The Ocean Pearl, Times Square, Kalsanka, Udupi. The event was held in celebration of National Startup Day and aimed to empower entrepreneurs with practical strategies to navigate market challenges.
The event commenced with a welcome address by Mr. Prabhakar Nayak, President of UCCI, followed by a keynote address by Dr. A.P. Achar, CEO of AIC Nitte Incubation Centre. The inauguration and inaugural address were delivered by Mr. Gautham Pai, Executive Chairman of Manipal Technologies Limited (MTL). One of the highlights of the event was the launch of the Portable STEM Lab by Shri. Kiran Siddappa Gangannavar, District and Sessions Judge, Udupi. This innovative product has the potential to revolutionize the way students learn and interact with science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) concepts.
The main session on "Building a Resilient Startup Ecosystem" was delivered by Dr. Manesh Thomas, CEO of Manipal-Gok Bioincubator. He shared valuable insights and practical strategies for startups to navigate the challenges of the market and build a resilient ecosystem. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Vijayendra Rao, Secretary of UCCI, and a high tea session that provided an opportunity for networking and interaction with the speakers, organizers, and other attendees.
The event was well-organized, and the speakers were knowledgeable and engaging. The launch of the Portable STEM Lab was a highlight of the event, and the session on building a resilient startup ecosystem was informative and insightful. The team from Vidyodaya Public School had the opportunity to network with other attendees and learn from their experiences. Overall, it was a valuable and enriching experience that provided a deeper understanding of the startup ecosystem in Udupi and the opportunities and challenges that exist in the region.
