27, Aug 2024
TENCEL refreshes brand identity, championing collective innovation towards a more responsible textile industry
Lenzing – The Lenzing Group, a leading supplier of regenerated cellulose fibers for the textile and nonwovens industries, today unveiled the latest evolution of its flagship textile brand TENCEL™, with a refreshed branding theme of “Nature. Future. Us.”. The updated brand identity embodies TENCEL™’s ethos of striving to embrace innovation and empower collaboration, with a focus on being a catalyst of change in the textile industry to safeguard the planet’s shared future1. The evolution of TENCEL™ stems from the brand’s deep respect for the planet1, that has been increasingly endorsed by consumers and value chain partners. The strategic repositioning will enable TENCEL™ to navigate the evolving landscape of the textile industry1,2 through the continuous commitment to delivering eco-conscious3 and resource-efficient fiber solutions.
“The new theme ‘Nature. Future. Us.’ creates a very inspiring and inclusive voice for TENCEL™,” said Eva McGeorge, Senior Director of Global Marketing and Branding, Commercial Textiles, Lenzing AG. “Since introducing TENCEL™ Lyocell in 1992and bolstering the overall brand positioning in 2018, TENCEL™ has been striving to bring innovative, sustainable textile fibers to the world1,2,3. The latest TENCEL™ brand evolution expands on our vision to spearhead resource-efficient4 and circular business practices1, attributed to our fibers, from raw material sourcing to end-of-life disposal of consumer products. To facilitate real change in the value chain, everyone in the industry needs to transform together1,2. We will continue to build stronger collaborations and dedicate our efforts to creating a future for fashion that we can all be proud of.1,2”
Harnessing the power of innovation, collaboration and transparency
TENCEL™ is a brand founded on deep-seated respect for nature1,4. TENCEL™ branded regenerated, biodegradable9 fibers are carefully sourced from sustainably managed forests8 and produced using resource-efficient methods4. To enhance circularity, Lenzing has been experimenting with and using waste materials like orange peel and cotton waste in the production of limited edition TENCEL™ Lyocell fibers, showcasing the brand’s unwavering commitment to championing sustainable textile innovation1.
The growth of the TENCEL™ brand has also been fueled by collaboration. From the first waterless dyeing technology for wood-based cellulosic fibers to the first plastic-free alternative for stretch fabrics, TENCEL™ has been a catalyst in the revolution of fiber processing and applications. Collaboration has also brought the products made using fiber innovations to fashion shows, red carpets and retailers, extending TENCEL™’s reach.
In an industry where transparency is highly valued, TENCEL™ published its full set of fiber claims on a dedicated webpage, offering unprecedented visibility2 of raw material certification in the industry. Lenzing’s fiber identification technology enables the traceability of TENCEL™ fibers across all stages of textile production. This not only helps strengthen trust within the value chain, but also empowers consumers to make informed purchasing decisions.
“When consumers see the TENCEL™ trademark, they can rest assured that they are choosing renewable, traceable fibers that guarantee quality and comfort. As we foster fiber innovation, we will continue to bolster trust and collaboration with like-minded partners, to empower value chain customers and amplify our impact1,2. We will also further refine our fiber identification technologies and Lenzing E-Branding Service offerings, to make transparency and traceability a norm across various stages of textile production,” said Kit Ping Au-Yeung, Executive Vice President of Global Textiles Business at Lenzing AG.
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27, Aug 2024
The Millennium Challenge 2024: A Resounding Success!
Amritsar, 27th Aug 2024: The Millennium School Amritsar hosted The Millennium Challenge, an inter-school competition, that had 22 schools from and around the city participating in it, featuring debate, tech-tales, and poetry recitation, on August 24, 2024. The event drew enthusiastic participation from various schools across the city, showcasing the talents of young minds.
This year’s theme, exploring the nuances of feminism and its extremes, sparked intense discussions, thought-provoking stories, and powerful poetry. The competition encouraged students to think critically about the role of feminism in today’s society, its impact on individuals and communities, and the importance of balance and inclusivity.
A panel of renowned experts judged the competition: Ms. Manjot Sandhu, Ms. Neelam Prabha Devgan, Ms. Smriti Kapoor, Ms. Benu Chabbra, Ms. Swati Sood, Ms. Rohini Arora, Ms. Ekta Kapoor
The results of different categories in the competition are as follows:
In the group debate, the first position was secured by Springdales, the second by Doon International and the third by DPS Public School
The other category, Tech-Tales Showcase the first position was tied between Spring Dales School and The Millennium School, Amritsar. The second position was tied between GD Goenka School and DAV Public School. The third position was tied between Delhi Public School and The Millennium School, Bathinda.
Last but not least, the Verse and Visuals Showcase category:
The first position was achieved by The Millennium School, Bathinda. The second position was achieved by Bibi Kaulan Ji School, and the third position was achieved by Sri Guru Harkrishan School, GT Road.
Overall Winner: Spring Dales emerged as the overall winner of The Millennium Challenge 2024, demonstrating exceptional debating skills, captivating storytelling, and soulful poetry recitation.
Principal Ms. Shailja Tandon congratulated the winners and participants, emphasizing that events like The Millennium Challenge foster creativity, critical thinking, and confidence among the younger generation, essential for building a future where informed, empathetic, and nuanced perspectives thrive.
27, Aug 2024
We will bring back Telangana’s past glory in sports: Shri Revanth Reddy, CM
Hyderabad, August 27, 2024…….NMDC Hyderabad Marathon powered by IDFC First Bank was held in the city on Sunday. Three different categories of runs—10K, Full Marathon and Half Marathon were flagged off at two different locations and concluded at Gachibowli. The Hyderabad Marathon kickstarts the marathon season in India.
25,500+ runners registered for it. The event saw 12000 finishers. The event saw all round participation from corporates, PSUs, Government entities, institutions, the Police, the Army etc. 95 corporate and government entities participated
NMDC’s employees and their families actively participated in the marathon, demonstrating not just their commitment to personal health and fitness but also reflected the broader ethos of NMDC, where community participation and well-being are highly valued.
The event also saw 50 elite runners registered.
The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon is the second-largest Marathon in India and a World Athletics Basic Label race
The Marathon raised money for 13 charity partners, NGOs and Charity organizations.
A sum of ₹ 80 lakh charity amount was raised
Total prize money was ₹ 48,00,000/ (forty-eight lakh) – across 3 race categories for the top 3 finishers in the Male & Female Category
600 paramedics, 22 Medical Stations 16 ambulances and 12 bike ambulances from Care Hospitals were pressed into service to ensure the safety of the runners.
The 13th edition of the Hyderabad Marathon is officially a World Athletics Label Race. Citizens came out in large numbers to cheer runners who registered in the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2024 powered by IDFC FIRST Bank. The city owned the event, encouraged them, and cheered them.
The Hyderabad Runners Society collaborated with Google Maps to minimise inconvenience to commuters.
As part of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2024, the Hyderabad Runners Society championed inclusivity by involving rag pickers in a vital role. They collected and segregated plastic waste, ensuring it was sent to recycling centres. Their participation contributed to a cleaner environment and gave them a sense of pride and belonging in such a significant community event.
Music bands and large-scale entertainment kept the runners’ spirit high while sports enthusiasts and thousands of citizens lined the entire route to participate in the city’s largest community sporting event. NMDC Hyderabad Marathon Course is AIMS certified. (Association of International Marathons and Distance Races).
Elite, half, and full marathon flagged off by Marathon Flag Off Guests Shri. Kothakota Srinivas Reddy, IPS, Commissioner of Police, Hyderabad City; by Shri. Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director, NMDC; Shri. Naarayan T.V., Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank; Shri. Rajesh Vetcha, Race Director, NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2024
Speaking on the occasion immediately after flagging off Shri K Srinivas Reddy said faster and together sets the tone for the Marathon. We encourage you to lead an active lifestyle. We must see hosting bigger and bigger events like this and the police are always with you.
10K Run was flagged off by Jaipal Reddy, Executive Director NMDC; Joel Davis, Joint Comminiser Cyberabad Police; Nirish Lalan, Head Branch Banking South, IDFC FIRST Bank; T V Naarayan, CMO IDFC First Bank and Nikhat Zareen, Olympian, 2 Times World Boxing Champion; Abhijeet Madnurkar, President of Hyderabad Runners and Murli Nanapneni, Vice President of Hyderabad Runners
Hyderabad Runners Society also acknowledges the active support of Govt. of Telangana, GHMC, Sports Authority, sponsors, partners and over 3500 volunteers for the smooth execution of the NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2024 powered byIDFC FIRST Bank and made it a grand success. 80,000 man-hours have gone into organising an event of such a magnitude and it took six months of planning.
Elite athletes and others received their prizes at GMC Balayogi Stadium, Gachibowli from Honourable Chief Minister Shri. A Revanth Reddy, NMDC Hyderabad Marathon 2024.
The Prize Distribution ceremony was graced by Shri Sridhar Babu, Minister of IT, Govt of Telangana, Shri. Shiva Sena Reddy, Chairman, Sports Authority of Telangana; Shri. Jayapal Reddy, Executive Director, NMDC; Shri. Naarayan T.V., Chief Marketing Officer, IDFC FIRST Bank; Ms. Nikhat Zareen; Olympian, Two-time World Boxing Champion; Avinash Mohanty, Cyberabad CP; Cyberabad Traffic Police Joint Commissioner Mr Joel Davis, Vineet, IPS, DCP Madhapur, Senior Politicians and others.
Marathon Elite—Women—top three overall
Rank 01 Sheila Chebet
Rank 02 Janeth Jepkosgei Kiptoo
Ranl 03 Alemitu Haroye
Marathon Elite—Women—top five Indian
Rank 01. Ashvini Madhan Jadhav
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Marathon Elite—Men—top three overall
Rank 01. Hammington Kimayo
Rank 02 Ezekiel Kipkorir
Ranl 03 Feleke Dersema Tulu
Marathon Elite—Men—top five Indian
Rank 01. Srinu Bugatha
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Speaking immediately after the presentation of prizes Shri Revanth Reddy said Hyderabad should stand as an example in sports, but could not reach that level. Our government is taking a step forward to promote sports. We are trying to direct the youth of Telangana towards sports. We are going to start Young India Sports University in Telangana with the aim of the Olympics in the next academic year. We will bring international-level coaches and provide sports training. We have told the Union Minister that we will prepare our stadiums with international standards so that the Olympics can be held in Hyderabad.
Our performance in the last Olympics is not so impressive. We hope to produce maximum participants from Telangana in the next Olympics to be held in 2028, he said.
We will make Telangana a care-of address for sports in the country. We will bring back Telangana’s past glory in sports.
Rajesh Vetcha, Founder of Hyderabad Runners Society said what started small with 5 members at KBR park in the year 2007 today it is the second largest marathon in the country in terms of participation. It has got a World Athletics label that recently put Hyderabad on an international sports calendar. It’s a matter of great pride.
What we do in 51 weeks brings us to the flagship event—the Hyderabad Marathon in the 52nd week, which advocates the message of active lifestyle and preventive health in a very engaging manner around the year. The entire Marathon is driven by volunteers. 3500 volunteers have put in 80,000 man hours to make this event a success, he told.
In a separate communication issued on the occasion, Shri Amitava Mukherjee, CMD (Addl. Charge), NMDC, said, “We are honoured to be the title sponsor of the Hyderabad Marathon 2024, and we were glad to see the overwhelming participation. This growing enthusiasm is a testament to the marathon’s potential to inspire Hyderabad and India to embrace fitness and good health as an integral part of daily life. The NMDC Hyderabad Marathon exemplifies values such as grit, perseverance, belief and passion- values that have been integral to NMDC’s journey since its inception, almost 66 years ago. By partnering with premier marathons, NMDC aims to deepen its connection with the community and foster a culture of fitness. Our heartfelt congratulations to the organizers, winners, and participants for making this edition a huge success.”
27, Aug 2024
India’s famed Khurja pottery gets a digital makeover
August 27, 2024, Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank), under its Grassroots Initiatives for Development (GRID) programme, has engaged with Khurja Pottery Manufacturers Association (KPMA) to establish a 3D Design Studio. Earlier this year, the Bank organised a design development workshop for 25 master artisans, in association with National Institute of Design, working in this sector in Khurja. The objective of the programme is to empower local pottery makers and artisans in Khurja with advanced design skills and technologies for making their products globally competitive. Khurja boasts over 300 manufacturing units engaged in tableware crockery and technical ceramics, that provide employment to more than 30,000 skilled and unskilled workers.
The design studio was inaugurated today at Khurja, by Ms. Harsha Bangari, Managing Director, India Exim Bank, in the presence of Mr. Ravi Rana, President, KPMA; Mr. Darshan Chhatwal, Vice President, KPMA; Mr. Savan Kumar Sharma, Scientist & Head of Central Glass and Ceramic Research Institute, Khurja Centre (CGCRI); Mr. Ashutosh Singh, General Manager, District Industry Centre; and Ms. Deepali Agrawal, Deputy Managing Director, Exim Bank.
Design development has long been a critical challenge for Khurja pottery, which is renowned for its heritage potters, limiting their ability to create innovative and marketable products. This also has been limiting their potential to produce potteries which are in sync with the market demand. The Bank’s support to set up a 3D Design Studio addresses this challenge by providing access to advanced design tools and expertise and promises to catalyse the growth of the age-old industry and improve its export potential.
The 3D design studio offers several benefits to the 250+ local pottery units who are members of KPMA, by providing access to state-of-the-art technology and expert guidance. The studio will empower them to experiment with new designs, reduce production costs, and improve the overall quality of their products. Further, the studio’s training programme equips pottery makers with the skills necessary to create intricate designs and patterns that are both aesthetically pleasing and commercially viable. The contemporary designs developed have an international appeal. The potters of Khurja have been able to secure orders from global brands and the Bank has also supported them by enabling their participation in prestigious art festivals such as Kala Ghoda Arts Festival.
During the inauguration of the studio, Ms. Bangari emphasised the Bank’s unwavering commitment to supporting micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Uttar Pradesh. She highlighted the 3D design studio’s role in modernising the ceramic industry, enabling local manufacturers to elevate their design capabilities and compete effectively in the global market. Recognising the export potential of these MSMEs in the state, the Bank has recently opened its regional office in Lucknow. Ms. Bangari also mentioned about the support provided by Bank’s GRID programme to several clusters in UP through organising skill development training programs for weavers of Banarasi Silk sarees and Zari Zardozi artisans and sponsoring the participation of several artisans in renowned festivals like the Surajkund International Craft Mela, Kala Ghoda Arts Festival, and the Bank’s flagship event, Exim Bazaar.
The Bank envisages to provide a holistic and sustainable intervention and therefore besides setting up a 3D design studio, it has also installed solar panels and provided trained technicians in collaboration with the National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad.
India Exim Bank, through its Grassroots Initiatives for Development (GRID), and Marketing Advisory Services (MAS) programmes, has actively supported artisans, master craftsmen, weavers, clusters, self-help groups, NGOs, grassroot and micro-enterprises, for their various needs through capacity-building, setting up common facility centres, augment operational efficiencies, achieve higher value addition, and widen market access to support and build international linkages for such entities. The 3D Design Studio demonstrates Exim Bank’s continued commitment to foster economic growth and development in India’s hinterland.
27, Aug 2024
Designer Duo Bharat & Reshma Launched their High-End Store in Gurugram
Expanding their presence in the city, Designer Duo Bharat & Reshma launched their premium collection at their brand-new store in Golf Course Road, Gurugram on August 24, 2024. The Gully Boy and Gehraiyaan Star Siddhant Chaturvedi attended the designer duo’s third flagship store opening, which has become synonymous to striking architecture, having both contemporary and antique heritage touch. Having worked very hard for a long time on the studio’s design, Bharat expressed, “We were quite certain from the beginning to develop a creative studio that would add justice to the remarkable curation of ensembles.”
Having an exquisite range of menswear collections for weddings, events, parties, and festivities, the studio is spread over two tastefully designed floors with elegant, warm, and unique interiors, where one can find something uniquely tailored to cater everyone’s taste.
Bollywood actors and TV personalities including Sonu Sood, Randeep Hooda, Vidyut Jammwal, and Maniesh Paul to name a few, have donned and appreciated Bharat & Reshma designs. The talented designer duo is all set to hit the ground running with their latest trendsetters at their plush new studio.
The Store is located at – 2nd Floor, Golf Course Road, A-14/5, Property No. 5, Road No. 14, Block-A, DLF City, Phase -1, Gurugram, Haryana – 122002
27, Aug 2024
Xerox and HCLTech Extend Agreement to Drive Innovation with AI and Digital Engineering
NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, August 27, 2024—HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced an extension of its strategic AI-driven Engineering services and Digital Process Operations (DPO) partnership with Xerox.
HCLTech will assist Xerox with its Reinvention, which is the fundamental and structural redesign of Xerox to position the company for long-term profitable and sustainable growth. HCLTech will leverage automation, product and sustenance engineering and process operations services—including Order to Cash, Sales and Marketing Operations, Supply Chain and Procurement—along with its advanced full-stack GenAI platform, HCLTech AI Force, to deliver a unified interface that transforms the way employees and clients engage with Xerox.
HCLTech will support the newly formed Xerox Global Business Services organization (GBS) to drive key business metrics, such as working capital, device connectivity, sales efficiency and the effectiveness of remote problem-solving. The work will allow the GBS organization to integrate innovative capabilities, further advancing the company’s digital transformation roadmap.
“As we continue our Reinvention, our aim is to drive enterprise-wide efficiency by centralizing processes, platforms, and capabilities. By extending our agreement with HCLTech and leveraging its expertise, Xerox will become more agile while continuously improving employee and client experiences,” said Louie Pastor, executive vice president, chief transformation and administrative officer at Xerox. “This collaboration underscores our dedication to enabling client and partner success across the hybrid workplace.”
“We are proud to partner with Xerox and look forward to deepening our collaboration to drive strategic value in new service development, growth and cost optimization,” said Raghu Kidambi, corporate vice president and global head of digital process operations at HCLTech. “We are dedicated to supporting Xerox in navigating the workplace evolution, enabling a more AI-driven, engineering services-led and software-enabled organization.”
The partnership between Xerox and HCLTech started in 2009 with a focus on product engineering and IT and process support services. HCLTech leverages its extensive global delivery network across India, Guatemala, Portugal, Bulgaria, Romania, the Philippines and Sri Lanka to support the digital transformation journey of Xerox. HCLTech and Xerox have jointly secured 215 U.S. patents and established world-class R&D labs that are seamlessly integrated with Xerox’s infrastructure and standards.
27, Aug 2024
Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia Announces New Leader for Marketing
Bengaluru, India, 27th Aug 2024 – Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia (INSWA) Operating Unit (OU) today announced Greishma Singh as Vice President of Marketing effective Sept 1, 2024. She was most recently Vice President of Customer and Commercial Leadership (C&CL) for the INSWA OU.
Greishma will succeed Arnab Roy, who was recently named Global Category President, Coca-Cola Trademark.
“Across her roles Greishma has been a high impact leader with a reputation for collaboration and inspirational people leadership,” stated Sanket Ray, President, Coca-Cola India Southwest Asia. “She has had significant wins most recently as the leader of C&CL driving key commercial initiatives and partnerships with customers and we are excited to see her move in to lead marketing.”
Greishma has been with The Coca-Cola Company for a little over 15 years. During this time, she has held roles of increasing responsibility across Marketing, Strategy and C&CL in Australia and India. In her most recent role in India, she enabled Coca-Cola India to deliver revenue leverage while holding affordable price points, ramping up distribution to an all-time high and shaping the business to build a competitive advantage in critical emerging channels offline and online.
Prior to rejoining INSWA, as part of the South Pacific Business Unit, Greishma held a variety of roles in marketing – delivering strong outcomes across various brands like Glaceau, Vitaminwater, and Powerade. She then moved into the strategy function, holding roles across business intelligence and planning. She completed her tenure in South Pacific heading the Strategy & Insights team for the Business Unit and leading the definition and implementation of the long-term growth strategy for the system in Australia.
26, Aug 2024
Autonom8 Partners with HDB Financial Services to Revolutionize Customer Loan Journey
Chennai/Mumbai, 26th August 2024: Autonom8, a provider of GenAI-enabled automation solutions provider is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with HDB Financial Services (HDBFS), a leading NBFC in India. HDBFS aims to upgrade its customer loan experience by leveraging Autonom8’s low code technology.
This partnership enables HDBFS adapt faster to customer insights towards offering them a superior experience. Customers now have access to seamless self-service options ensuring smoother and more efficient loan journey by automating and streamlining intricate workflows. The integration of low code platform has led to exceptional customer satisfaction and positive response. Additionally, this platform also enables customised journey for a better experience.
Venkata Swamy, Chief Digital and Marketing Officer, HDBFS said “Digitization is core to our strategy and underpins our commitment for better customer engagement and efficient business processes in driving sustainable growth. Our online platform provides seamless credit access promoting financial inclusion. We look forward to enhancing our service capabilities and continue to offer superior experience to our customers using advanced technologies, prioritizing customer satisfaction.”
Balakrishnan Kavikkal, Co-Founder and CEO at Autonom8 said, “We are excited to partner with HDBFS as this partnership aligns with our mission to leverage advanced technologies to transform business processes. Our low-code platform is designed to automate and streamline complex workflows, enhancing both operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. We are delighted that HDBFS has chosen us as their strategic partner to drive significant improvements in service delivery and customer experience through innovative technology.”
26, Aug 2024
Surveyaan Achieves Major Milestone with 200 Customers in Indian Drone Market
Mumbai 26th August, 2024: Nibrus Technologies, a pioneering drone manufacturer in India, proudly announces a significant achievement in the Indian Drone Market, reaching a milestone of 200 customers. Surveyaan’s innovative solutions, Surveyaan V1 and Surveyaan GeoWorkspace, have got attention due to their affordability and advanced technology, marking a new era in drone surveying.
Surveyaan V1’s high-performance surveying drone is specifically designed for land surveying and consulting firms. It is capable of covering up to 0.6 square kilometers in a single flight, weighing just 1.99 kg placing it in the micro-drone category, making it the most cost-effective type-certified drone in India. Equipped with a high-resolution 23MP camera, along with precise and efficient data collection. With a top speed of 25 km/h and advanced features such as Return to Home and resume functionality, it offers a seamless experience even for users with limited drone experience.
Complementing the Surveyaan V1 is Surveyaan GeoWorkspace, a cloud-based photogrammetry software. This platform operates round the clock, processing raw data into valuable outputs like georeferenced orthomosaics, digital elevation models, dense point clouds, and detailed 3D models. It also generates CAD-compatible results, including contours, grid points, and longitudinal and cross sections. Users can easily access the web portal at app.surveyaan.com to upload and process their data without human intervention.
Together, these two innovations stand out for being the most economical drone and programming systems, enabling businesses to integrate drone technology into their operations for under 5 lakhs, compared to the typical range of 10–15 lakhs. This strategic pricing, coupled with five years of delivering high-quality results, has contributed to the rapid adoption of Surveyaan’s products across various surveying sectors.
Talking about Surveyaan’s ecosystem, Co-Founder and Director, Mr. Amit Raushan of Nirbus Technologies said,” We are extremely proud of this achievement. It is a testament to our hard work and commitment to delivering quality products to our customers. We recognize that drone technology is still in its early stages in India, and our support team is dedicated to providing our customers with the knowledge and guidance they need until they feel confident using the product.”
The recent type certification of Surveyaan V1 has boosted sales their sales, as drone technology is a growing industry in India and is adopting surveying fields in India, the number of Surveyaan users is expected to grow fourfold shortly.
26, Aug 2024
VisionTechFest 2024: Bridging the Gaps in the Technology Ecosystem
Bengaluru, India – August 26, 2024 – Visionet Systems Inc., a leading provider of technology services and solutions, is gearing up to host the third edition of VisionTechFest from August 2024 to December 2024. This annual tech fest has rapidly emerged as a hub where different segments of the technology ecosystem like academia, start-ups, industry experts, and corporations, come together.
In its first two runs, VisionTechFest saw over 50 industry experts, 40 colleges, 2000+ students, and 30+ startups join in. This notable engagement shows how much the tech fest has helped spark innovation and collaboration across various fields.
The event featured multiple tracks, including:
TechStart: Mentoring and incubation for start-ups.
TechThon: Talent development among students.
TechExpert: The invited speakers will have talks and panel discussions on specific topics.
TechInnovate and TechTalent: To showcase the innovations by Visionet employees
Sandeep Agarwal, India MD and Global CTO of Visionet, emphasized the importance of the collaborative environment that the company aims to create. He says, “In today’s rapidly changing landscape, ‘open innovation’ is what we should all work towards. VisionTechFest aims to bridge the gaps between different segments and facilitate a seamless collaboration and flow of knowledge.”
VisionTechFest is one of those very rare platforms that fosters a ‘non-equity-sharing’ based collaboration between corporations and start-ups, where the latter keep their IP rights to their technology. This culture is of immense importance as it facilitates the free exchange of ideas and resources, thereby motivating innovation and growth across the industry. Anil A. Kuriakose, CEO, Algomox Pvt. Ltd. and winner of TechStart 23, remarked, “As a start-up and product-focused company, our capacity is limited. However, platforms like TechStart have empowered us to tap into the expertise of a diverse range of industry stakeholders—something that could have taken us ages.”
Events like the TechThon push students to step out of the four walls and face the challenges with innovative solutions. Prof. Gurucharan Singh, Executive Director of New Horizon College of Engineering said, “TechThon not only fuels their passion for problem-solving but also redefines the internship experience by offering hands-on mentorship and direct exposure to the industry. As a college that has partnered with this initiative right from its inception, we are proud to continue our collaboration with Visionet for the third consecutive year. This engagement is invaluable, as it bridges the gap between academic learning and professional growth, ultimately preparing our students to lead in the ever-evolving tech landscape.”
