The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of ABIPER, Bangalore, organized an activity on “STARTUP CASE STUDIES PRESENTATION” on the occasion of National Startup Day on 08 June 2026 at 2:00 PM in the ABIPER Seminar Hall. The competition was based on to present the case studies on the ongoing startups and its culture.

Key Event Proceedings

• Inaugural Address: The Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Priya Kumar, Associate Professor, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, opened the session by presenting formal governance respects to the Chairman Dr. BA Vishwanath, Director Dr. Venkatesh, and Vice-Principal Dr. Sowjanya Battu. She opened the competition with a brief on startup and its culture in India.
• Participants: Five students have participated in the Startup Case Studies Presentation Competition. All of them gave the detailed presentation on different Pharma startup companies and their growing culture in market giving benefits to the public.

Evaluation Session

The evaluation panel includes Dr. Anand Teerth Deshpande, Professor & Head of Dept. of Pharmacognosy, Mrs. Deepthi Swapna Professor & Head of Dept. of Industrial Pharmacy, Mrs. Bharathi K, Associate Professor, Dept. of Pharmacology, and Dr. Arnika Das, Associate Professor & Head of Dept. of Pharmaceutical Chemistry. The evaluators have asked multiple questions from all the participants and the participants have confidently answered all the queries. Evaluators also gave the advice and uplifted participants by sharing their knowledge and experience.

Winners

Harsha Shivappa received 1^st position, Lokesh L received 2^nd position and Vinayaka T Muganavar received 3^rd position.

Conclusion

The Startup Case Study Competition provided an excellent platform for students to explore innovative business ideas, enhance their analytical and problem-solving skills, and understand the entrepreneurial journey of successful startups. The enthusiasm, creativity, and critical thinking demonstrated by all participants truly reflected the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship. We hope that this experience inspires students to think beyond conventional boundaries and contribute meaningfully to the startup ecosystem.

Vote of Thanks:

Mrs. Priya Kumar, coordinator of the event extended heartfelt gratitude to Vice-principal, IIC committee, evaluators and the students who participated and made the event successful. She sincerely thank the judges for their valuable time, expertise, and fair evaluation of the presentations. Lastly, IIC committee congratulated all the participants for their enthusiastic involvement and commend their innovative ideas and presentations and making the event a grand success.

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of ABIPER, Bangalore, organized a workshop on Properties/process design & development organized by institutional innovation council (IIC) on 3rd June 2026 at 11:30 AM in the ABIPER Seminar Hall. The event focused on product development lifecycles, advanced process engineering, and modern smart systems.

Key Event Proceedings

• Inaugural Address: The Master of Ceremonies, Ms. Rupchi Sangam (Department of Chemistry), commenced the session by thanking the Honourable Chairman Sir, Director Sir, and Vice-Principal Sowjanya Ma’am. She then introduced the guest speaker and handed over the session control.
• Expert Speaker: Dr. Naveen Kumar C, Professor and HOD of Computer Science and Engineering at Aditya College of Engineering and Technology. He is an expert in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and Data Science, with a strong focus on cultivating student innovation and academic excellence.
• Leadership Team: The seminar was organized under the guidance of Dr. B. A. Vishwanath (Chairman, ABIPER), Dr. Sowjanya Battu (Convenor, IIC), and Mrs. Pinki Verma and Archana P.G. (Co-ordinator, IIC).

Key Technical Highlights

The presentation provided a structured engineering roadmap for taking conceptual designs into scalable, market-ready products:

1. Product Development Foundations: Evaluation of key properties including physical, chemical, mechanical, thermal, and electrical metrics, alongside performance and reliability testing.
2. Process Design Methodology: Application of a systematic execution workflow: Problem Identification          Requirement Analysis        Concept Generation       Prototype Development        Testing & Validation           Implementation
3. Smart Technologies & Industry 4.0: Integration of CAD/CAM tools for digital modelling, simulation software to test stress, and AI, ML, and IoT implementations for automated smart manufacturing.
4. Quality, Innovation & IPR: Emphasis on continuous quality assurance, process control, user-centered design thinking, entrepreneurship, and the critical importance of filing patents (IPR).

1. Industrial Execution & Challenges: Analysis of case studies on automation alongside real-world design constraints:

Conclusion

The workshop concluded with an interactive Q&A session and a vote of thanks. It successfully provided students and faculty with a practical roadmap to bridge pharmaceutical science with modern engineering innovation, design thinking, and intellectual property protection.

The Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC) of ABIPER, Bangalore, organized a comprehensive technical and entrepreneurial session celebrating National Technology Day on 3rd June 2026 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the ABIPER Seminar Hall. The event focused on macro technology trajectories, emerging digital architectures, and real-world student startup execution.

Key Event Proceedings

• Inaugural Address: The Master of Ceremonies, Mrs. Varsha from the Department of Pharmacognosy, opened the session by presenting formal governance respects to the Chairman Sir, Director Sir, and Vice-Principal Dr. Sowjanya Ma’am. She detailed the credentials of the expert guest speaker and transferred technical proceedings to him.
• Expert Speaker: Dr. Naveen Kumar C, Professor and Head of Computer Science and Engineering at Aditya College of Engineering and Technology, led the core instructional lecture.
• Student Presenters: Sachin and team, a student research and startup group mentored by Dr. Naveen Kumar C, presented the practical application segment of the seminar.

Key Technical & Entrepreneurial Highlights

1. Evolution & Emerging Technological Landscapes

Dr. Naveen Kumar C evaluated the linear progression from the Industrial and Digital Revolutions up through mobile technologies, anchoring the current era in AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, and Cloud/Big Data Computing. He analysed how these architectures drive modern economic expansion, elevate healthcare and education, and structurally optimize traditional business processes.

2. National Achievements & Technology in Society

The session highlighted critical domestic milestones shaping the technical domain, including ISRO space missions, the Digital India initiative, 5G implementation, and UPI digital payment platforms. The speaker highlighted how localized innovation improves global industrial productivity and supports green technologies, renewable systems, and waste management cycles.

3. Student Innovation Showcase: GRAMXPRESS App

Following the technology framework overview, control was handed over to Sachin and team to showcase their innovative app, GRAMXPRESS (“Empowering Rural Commerce, One Delivery at a Time”).

• Operational Purpose: It functions as a digital storefront and localized logistics network connecting rural producers directly with consumer channels.
• Socio-Economic Impact: The platform targets grassroots development by creating direct employment positions in delivery networks, local vendor management, and rural supply chain coordination while eliminating traditional distributor overheads.

4. System Risks vs. Student Actions

The presentation balanced technical roadblocks against student actionable roadmaps:

 Conclusion & Vote of Thanks

The consolidated session demonstrated a clear link between engineering workflows and social transformation, proving that student-led collaborations can bridge systemic market gaps. Following a dynamic Q&A session on product testing, student startup incubation, and rural market adoption, the event concluded with a formal Vote of Thanks from the organizing committee

The International Clinical Trials Day 2026 session was organized by the Indian Society for Clinical Research (ISCR) in collaboration with Thermo Fisher Scientific at the Xenon North Building, Bagmane Solarium City, Bengaluru, on May 27, 2026. The session aimed to provide students with knowledge regarding the clinical research industry and various departments involved in clinical trials.

The program began with a welcome address and the presence of professionals from Thermo Fisher Scientific and PPD. The speakers provided an overview of the company, explaining its role in clinical research and drug development.

Various departments such as Project Management, Human Resources (HR), Clinical Data Management (CDM), and Quality Assurance (QA), Pharmacovigilance, and Regulatory affairs, were explained briefly, highlighting their roles and responsibilities in conducting clinical trials.

An interactive Question and Answer session was conducted where students actively interacted with the speakers and clarified their doubts regarding clinical research and career opportunities.

Lunch was arranged for all participants, followed by the distribution of certificates. Overall, the session was informative and beneficial for students interested in the field of clinical research.