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IGNITE 10.0 Idea Validation workshop

Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU) successfully conducted the Ignite 10.0 Idea Validation Workshop at AIC-SKU, Anantapur, as part of its flagship Academic Partnership Model. The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Naveen Lakkur, Innovation Coach and Knowledge Partner for Ignite 10.0, with participation from 25 shortlisted student innovators representing SKU College of Engineering & Technology (Anantapur), Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (Kakinada), and Malla Reddy University (Hyderabad). The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. P. Jyothi, Incubation Associate, AIC-SKU, who emphasized the importance of validating ideas before developing solutions. Students presented their startup ideas and received expert feedback on problem identification, customer validation, value proposition, and business feasibility. The workshop marks a significant milestone in the Ignite 10.0 journey, preparing participants for the next phase of mentoring and startup development. AIC-SKU extends its gratitude to Mr. Naveen Lakkur and all partner institutions for their continued support in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.

Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC-SKU) successfully conducted the Ignite 10.0 Idea Validation Workshop at AIC-SKU, Anantapur, as part of its flagship Academic Partnership Model.


The workshop was facilitated by Mr. Naveen Lakkur, Innovation Coach and Knowledge Partner for Ignite 10.0, with participation from 25 shortlisted student innovators representing SKU College of Engineering & Technology (Anantapur), Ideal College of Arts & Sciences (Kakinada), and Malla Reddy University (Hyderabad).


The program commenced with a welcome address by Dr. P. Jyothi, Incubation Associate, AIC-SKU, who emphasized the importance of validating ideas before developing solutions. Students presented their startup ideas and received expert feedback on problem identification, customer validation, value proposition, and business feasibility.


The workshop marks a significant milestone in the Ignite 10.0 journey, preparing participants for the next phase of mentoring and startup development. AIC-SKU extends its gratitude to Mr. Naveen Lakkur and all partner institutions for their continued support in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students.