We are delighted to share that the Innovation Hackathon held on 25th March 2026 at Rishi MS was a remarkable and memorable event, setting a benchmark with 160 innovative business ideas and enthusiastic participation from students across various institutions.
The event was highly inspiring and showcased the creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial mindset of the participants.
We extend our sincere gratitude to our esteemed Chief Guests, Dr. Mahender Kondapalkala and Dr. Ramesh Kanneganti, distinguished leaders from the technology, entrepreneurship, and policy ecosystem.
Dr. Mahender Kondapalkala, a Ph.D. in Marketing Communications and a serial entrepreneur with nearly two decades of experience, has led multiple ventures across AI/ML, IoT, renewable energy, and agribusiness, while actively mentoring startups and promoting sustainable innovation.
Dr. Ramesh Kanneganti, a renowned academician and Chairman of the NSS Experts Committee under UGC-SWAYAM, brings deep expertise in National Security and Human Security Studies, with rich global academic exposure and leadership in research foundations.
Their insights greatly motivated students to align their ideas with real-world applications.
We also extend our heartfelt appreciation to our esteemed panelists, including Mr. Vijay, a seasoned Technology Leader with over 25 years of IT experience and 17+ years in leadership roles, Mr. Kuru Murty, Master Trainer at Rishi MS SAP COE, Prof. Dr. Shradda Pandey, Prof. Dr. Srinivas, Mr. Srinivas, Mr. Yashwant (Hackboat), and Ms. Lakshmi Kalam, MSME Incharge and Head – T&P Cell, Rishi MS. Their collective expertise across technology, academia, and innovation provided valuable guidance and encouragement to all participants.
Top 8 winning teams received cash Prize from Chief guests.
🎊Congratulations to all outstanding students who secured a place among the Top 8 innovative ideas out of 160 registered entries at the Agnite Scale Innovation Hackathon held on 25/03/2026.
🥇🥈First two prizes secured by teams of Jyothishmathi college, Narayanamma college .
We are proud to share that
🎖️One team from MBA 1st year from Rishi UBR ( Team name : Impact creators) received consolation prize.
Engg 🥉rd prize and🎖️ consolation prize
Four teams from Rishi MS have achieved this remarkable feat.
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