Event Title: Orientation on Startup, Innovation & Incubation Hub
Date: 14th August 2025
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Venue: AV Hall,Block V
Event Patron: Prof. V. Aravind – Dean I/C
Event Convener: Prof. M. Lokesh – VP(Admin) SEAD
Event Coordinator:
- Ar. Dileeban M
- Ar. Prabu S
No. of. Participants: SEAD Department – Students 2nd, 3rd ,4th B.Arch. & B.Des.
Details of the Event:
The School of Environment Architecture and Design has arranged Orientation on startup,innovation &incubation Hub for the students o 2nd, 3rd, 4th B.Arch. & B.Des.
The session began with a warm welcome address by Ms. Shree Shushmitha, a 4th-year B.Arch student.
- The event then moved forward with an engaging lecture by Mr. Karthick, Head of Startup, Innovation, and Incubation at SRM.
- He started by explaining the concept of startups and their importance in today’s world.
- The lecture emphasized the role of an entrepreneur, highlighting the qualities required to become one, such as creativity, problem-solving ability, leadership, and risk-taking.
- Mr. Karthick guided the students on how to generate a startup idea, stressing the need to identify real-world problems and create innovative solutions.
- He elaborated on the initial steps of building a startup, including idea validation, research, and planning.
- The importance of teamwork, networking, and collaboration in the growth of startups was also highlighted.
- And final vote of thanks was given by Ar.Dileeban M.
SDG Goals Outcome:
- For SDG 4 (Quality Education), the vertical studio fosters inclusive, hands-on learning by integrating students from different academic levels, enhancing peer-to-peer knowledge exchange and critical thinking in architectural design.
- For SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), the project promotes innovative, context-sensitive solutions that address urban resilience, sustainable building practices, and community well-being.
- For SDG 8 (decent work and economic growth) Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all
- For SDG 9 (industry,innovation and infrastructure) Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation
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