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K-tech District Innovation Hub

About K-tech

K-Tech Innovation Hub is a chain of hardware product startup incubators across the state of Karnataka, spanning over 50,000 sq.ft. across different centers in KarnatakaThe goal is to make Karnataka the epicenter of product innovation across the world.Each center can accommodate 60-80 individuals and offers a shared prototyping facility, co-working space, private office spaces, training room, and other amenities and a host of services.

K-tech NAIN

The Government of Karnataka, Department of IT, BT and S&T has sanctioned NAIN centre to Angadi Institute of Technology & Management, based on the Infrastructure facilities available and other Research and Innovation activities conducted by the college.

The New Age Incubation Network Centre at Angadi Institute of Technology & Management, is established in September 2022. The centre shall focus on igniting the young minds and provide the necessary infrastructure and mentoring to take the concepts of the students from idea to POC stage and then give them the necessary guidance and provide the platform to become successful entrepreneurs.

Under the New Age Incubation Network, students are encouraged to identify local problems and address those using concepts of frugal innovation, and to develop appropriate technology-based solutions and working prototypes. AITM NAIN centre shall provide mentors assigned to the students to help them to formulate a business model based on new technology and encourage them to think like entrepreneurs.

An exclusive office space with 5 work stations, 24/7 internet connectivity and power has been set-up for NAIN. The projects which get shortlisted shall receive a funding of Rs.3 lakhs for the development of the POC. For each of the project, there shall be a faculty from the concerned department and an industry expert to guide the students in developing the prototype and making the product commercially viable. This support is provided by the Government of Karnataka up to 3 years in the beginning and extendable for another 2 years based on performance, later the centre should function on its own.

K-tech Incharge

Prof. Vishalkirthi Patil
College Coordinator, K-tech NAIN Centre, Angadi Institute of Technology & Management.
Call: +91 9663395205
Email: ktech@aitmbgm.ac.in
Mr. Omkar V. Patil
District Innovation Associate, K-tech NAIN Centre, Angadi Institute of Technology & Management.
Call: +91 9916354089
Email: ktech@aitmbgm.ac.in
Inauguration of K-Tech Innovation Hub

Inauguration of K-tech District Innovation Hub (NAIN) was held at Angadi Institute of Technology and Management (AITM) on 29.12.2022 by Dr. C. N. Ashwathnarayan, Honorable Minister of Electronics , Information Technology- Biotechnology, Science and Technology, Higher Education, Skill Development, Entrepreneurship and Livelihood of Karnataka. K-tech Innovation Hub is an opportunity for AITM students which provide a fund upto 30 Lakh rupees for 10 proposal submitted. Students can utilize the fund for elevating their project and can begin with their own startup. Dr. C. N. Ashwathnarayan highlighted that Karnataka has established its position in the sphere of Digital Technology thanks to Fintech technology. Karnataka is ranked second in the nation due to Unicorn Startup, which has applications in the fields of social media, information technology, and artificial intelligence and for Indian youth, Karnataka has been a centre for IT and BT.

Dr. C. N. Ashwathnarayan Sir, the chief guest, said in his address to the AITM students that the youth of the nation are looking to India with great optimism today and that they should utilize the K-Tech facility to create a better future and society.

The guest of honour, Dr. Vidyashankar S., vice chancellor of VTU Belagavi, expressed his appreciation for the management of the K-Tech facility and his conviction that the K-Tech lab will give students a glimpse into the future of education and give them the opportunity to have a successful future. With the special fusion of science, technology, and young strength, India would become a powerful nation, stated Dr. N. Shivashankar, IAS, Managing Director, Electronics IT, BT, GoK, Bengaluru. Sir also provided information about the K-Tech facility and how it benefits the students and the community.

Activities conducted by K-tech

Awareness Talk on K-tech, Startups & Entrepreneurship

An awareness talk on K-tech , Startups & Entreprenuership was conducted on 10th February 2023 to promote awareness about K-tech Innovation Hub, Startup Karnataka. The students were briefed about K-tech and how they can utilize the opportunities provided. Insights on Startups & Entreprenuership were given , which was followed by a QnA session.

Awareness Talk on Startup Fundamentals

A talk on Startup Fundamentals was organized by AITM Ktech NAIN centre on 20th April 2023 at AITM Auditorium. The students were given brief insights on Startup Fundamentals by Prof. VishalkeerthiPatil. The event was concluded by a friendly discussion with students on Startup ideas and QnA. The event was coordinated by Mr. Omkar. V. Patil , DIA K-tech NAIN AITM.

Talk on Insights of Drone & UAV Industry by Sarus Aerospace

A talk on Insights of Drone & UAV Industry was organized by AITM Ktech NAIN centre on 22nd June 2023 at AITM Auditorium. The speaker of the session was Mr. Rahul Patil , FounderSARUS Aerospace. The event was co-ordinatedby Prof. VishalkirthiPatil, CC &Mr. Omkar. V. Patil , DIA K-tech NAIN AITM.

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Angadi Institute of Technology Management
Savagaon Road, Belgaum,
Karnataka 590009

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