Experts discuss entrepreneurship, technology development on first day of JNTUA Innovators Conclave
The two-day Innovators Conclave 2026 at JNTUA brought together students, startups, and industry leaders to discuss entrepreneurship and technological self-reliance. The event focused on fostering innovation ecosystems and industry-academia collaboration.
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Such events are vital for bridging the gap between academic research and industrial application, supporting India's growing startup ecosystem.
Experts discuss entrepreneurship, technology development on first day of JNTUA Innovators Conclave Conclave sees the participation of over 3,000 students, representatives from more than 300 startups, and over 80 industry leaders ANANTAPUR The two-day Innovators Conclave 2026, organised with the objective of promoting innovation, technological advancement, entrepreneurship and industry–academia collaboration, was inaugurated at the Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University in Anantapur (JNTUA) on Saturday. The conclave witnessed the participation of over 3,000 students, representatives from more than 300 startups, and over 80 industry leaders. Organised by Vistara Vidyaanidhi Trust, the conclave brought students, entrepreneurs, technology professionals, academicians and innovators together on a common platform to encourage knowledge exchange, foster collaboration and create opportunities for emerging talent. The inaugural ceremony was attended by JNTUA Vice-Chancellor H. Sudarsana Rao, Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur, Vice-Chancellor N.V.R. Jyotikumar, and others.
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