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IFIA Magazine
March 2024

coverage from local media spanning the many of the showcased ideas are slated to be
Tumkur district and other parts of Karnataka. incubated at the newly established Innovative
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underscored by the insightful sessions This marks a pivotal step toward transforming
conducted throughout the day, focusing on innovative concepts into viable ventures,
topics such as Design Thinking, the Role of contributing not only to the university’s
Innovation, and the intersection of Innovation academic prowess but also to fostering
and Entrepreneurship. These sessions economic development in the region.
provided attendees with valuable insights and IFIA Bharat’s entry into Tumkur University
fostered a culture of creative thinking. VLJQLƓHV D FRPPLWPHQW WR QXUWXULQJ DQ
A noteworthy aspect of the inauguration ecosystem that encourages research,
was the unveiling of Tumakuru University’s innovation, and entrepreneurial endeavors.
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ideas were presented to a discerning jury, holds the promise of becoming a hub for
showcasing the depth of creativity and groundbreaking projects, particularly those
entrepreneurial spirit among the university’s leveraging the versatility of coconut-based
students and researchers. The jury, comprising innovations. The success of this collaboration
industry experts and academic stalwarts, faced is poised to make a lasting impact on the
the challenging task of selecting the most landscape of innovation, not only within
promising ideas. Tumkur University but also across the broader
With a clear focus on practical application, community it serves.