Inauguration of ‘UdyamX’ at Moodlakatte Institute of Technology

Moodlakatte Institute of Technology (MITK), Kundapura, recently officially launched ‘UdyamX,’ its flagship Entrepreneurship and Innovation Cell, at the college. The primary objective of UdyamX is to create a student-centric platform that promotes innovation, fosters a strong startup culture, and provides comprehensive incubation support.

The initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic learning and industry by offering students practical experience, mentorship, and support to transform their creative ideas into viable business ventures.

The chief guest, Dr. Harishchandra Hebbar, former Director of MCIS, MAHE, Manipal, delivered an inspiring address, encouraging students to approach ideas, innovation, and entrepreneurship with a broader perspective. He emphasised that true innovation goes beyond solving everyday problems and lies in creating impactful, long-term solutions for society.

Dr. Ramakrishna Hegde, Principal of MITK, highlighted the vital role of educational institutions in addressing problems through research, technological capabilities, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Delivering the presidential address, Dr. S. N. Bhat, Director of Academics at IMJ Institutions, emphasised the importance of leadership, adaptability, and ethical values in today’s dynamic global environment. He stated that UdyamX aims to serve as a practical platform for building students’ confidence and nurturing the next generation of job creators.

During the ceremony, the official UdyamX logo and promotional video were unveiled. Faculty members and students who had excelled in association with NAIN 2.0 were also felicitated with certificates of appreciation in recognition of their contributions.

The programme was attended by Dr. Shivaraj Hubblikar, Incubation In-charge; Dr. Varun Kumar, IIC Coordinator and Head of the Department of Electronics; and Dr. Manjunath Lamani, Head of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (CSE), along with faculty members, student leaders, and students from all departments.

The student leadership of UdyamX, including Ishrat Jahan, President and fourth-year student, and Trisha, Vice-President and third-year student, was also present at the event.

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