Seminar on National Technology Day 2025

Organised by: Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research (ABIPER)

Speaker: Dr. Naveen Kumar C, Professor and Head, Department of CSE, Aditya College of Engineering and Technology, Kamakshipura, Hesarghatta Hobli, Yelahanka

Venu: ABIPER Seminar Hall

Date: 29 August 2025

The Institution Innovation Council (IIC) at Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research (ABIPER) organized a seminar to promote awareness and nurture the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among students. The program aimed to provide insights into how innovation can be systematically developed and encouraged in academic institutions through active participation in IIC initiatives

The seminar featured an expert talk delivered by Dr. Naveen Kumar C, Professor and Head, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Aditya College of Engineering and Technology (ACET), Kamakshipura, Hesarghatta Hobli, Yelahanka, Bengaluru-560089.
Dr. Naveen Kumar addressed the gathering on the following key points:

• The role of the Institution Innovation Council in strengthening innovation and start-up culture in higher educational institutions.
• The importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in fostering innovative solutions for real-world challenges.
• Practical insights on idea generation, prototype development, and incubation support.
• Case studies and examples of successful innovations in academia and industry.
• The need for students to actively participate in IIC activities to build skills relevant to entrepreneurship and research.

The seminar was attended by faculty members and students of ABIPER. The interactive session witnessed enthusiastic participation, where students raised queries about innovation ecosystems, start-up opportunities, and career prospects through entrepreneurial ventures.

Outcome: The program successfully motivated the participants to engage in innovative thinking and inspired them to contribute actively to the IIC activities of their institution. The session emphasized the value of innovation in higher education and how students can align their academic knowledge with entrepreneurial aspirations.

Conclusion: The seminar on the Institution Innovation Council, organized by Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research and enriched by the guest lecture of Dr. Naveen Kumar C, proved to be a valuable platform for spreading awareness on innovation and entrepreneurship. It encouraged students to explore new ideas and utilize institutional support to transform their concepts into impactful outcomes.