Hyderabad, October 28, 2026: KL Deemed to be University is hosting the School Innovation Challenge 2026, organised by the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH), at its Vijayawada campus from October 27 to 29, 2026. The three-day event brings together 20 school teams from Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to develop innovative ideas and practical solutions.
The initiative, an extension of the PAN IIT Summit, is designed to encourage creativity, teamwork, and critical thinking among participating students. Over the course of the programme, students are refining their ideas and building prototypes with support from expert mentors and hands-on guidance.
Focus on practical innovation
KL University is providing infrastructure, technical facilities, and an innovation ecosystem to facilitate the challenge. The event offers students exposure to design thinking, experimentation, and early-stage product development, extending beyond traditional classroom learning.
Er. Koneru Satyanarayana, Chancellor of KL Deemed to be University, said the initiative aims to nurture future-ready thinkers and innovators by encouraging students to question, experiment, and explore new possibilities.
Delegates and organisers present
The programme was inaugurated in the presence of RTIH delegates, including Ganesh Rayala, Head Youth Ecosystem & Marketing; Ibadullah Baig, Incubation Manager; Sumathi, Incubation Associate; Dr. V. Rajesh, Senior Director, Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE); Dr. P. Saleem Akram, Assistant Director, CIIE; V. Ramakanth, CEO, Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC); and Gourav Kapoor, Director, Fab Lab, KL Deemed to be University.
Promoting entrepreneurial thinking
Through this collaboration, KL Deemed to be University and RTIH aim to strengthen a culture of innovation among school students, inspire entrepreneurial thinking, and encourage the next generation to address emerging societal needs.
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