VTU organises Design Thinking Bootcamp for engineering students
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A one-day Design Thinking Bootcamp for engineering students was organized to launch Lift-off Belagavi Start-up and a Student Start-up Challenge in VTU.
A one-day Design Thinking Bootcamp for engineering students was organised to launch Lift-off Belagavi Start-up and a Student Start-up Challenge in Visvesvaraya Technological University (VTU) in Belagavi on Thursday.
Visvesvaraya Research and Innovation Foundation (VRIF), a non-profit Section 8 company established by VTU, organised the event.
It was organised in collaboration with TiE Bangalore, Selco Foundation and Wadhwani Foundation.
VTU Vice-Chancellor Vidyashankar S. launched the bootcamp and start-up programmes.
“VTU has set a target of creating at least 25 start-ups this year,” he said.
“Towards this end, several such programmes are being conducted in association with industries,” he added.
The purpose of VTU is not only to provide training but also to recognize and financially support innovative and creative skills of students, provide a platform to new ideas and help them establish start-ups, he said.
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