AIC-SKU Successfully Concludes Vanthena 9.0 Pre-Incubation Program

Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | January 13, 2026: Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC‑SKU), Anantapur, has successfully concluded Vanthena 9.0, a five‑day intensive Pre‑Incubation Program held from January 5–9, 2026. The initiative is part of AIC‑SKU’s structured 100‑day pre‑incubation journey, designed to transform student ideas into viable startup opportunities.

Program Overview

  • Participants: 19 student teams from four academic partner institutions:
    • Anantha Lakshmi Institute of Technology & Sciences (Anantapur)
    • Sri Venkateswara Degree College (Anantapur)
    • Bapatla Engineering College (Bapatla)
    • Geetanjali Institute of Science & Technology (Nellore)
  • Focus Areas: Problem validation, pitch preparation, legal compliance, IP strategy, resource mapping, branding, impact alignment, and startup finance.

Program Highlights & Resource Persons

  • Jan 5: Kick‑off & Problem Validation – Mr. Ganesh Iyer
  • Jan 6 (Morning): Pitch Decks & Grants – Dr. P. Jyothi
  • Jan 6 (Afternoon): Legal & Regulatory Compliance – Ms. Srujana
  • Jan 7 (Morning): IP Protection – Dr. Sujitha Chaitanya
  • Jan 7 (Afternoon): Resource Mapping – Mr. Raman Kanth Vallabhaneni
  • Jan 8 (Morning): Business Communication & Branding – Dr. P. Jyothi
  • Jan 8 (Afternoon): Impact & UN SDGs – Dr. Inv. Shiva Kiran
  • Jan 9: Startup Finances – Mr. Yaseen Shareef
Pre‑Incubation Program Equips Students with Startup Skills

The sessions provided participants with actionable insights into validation, compliance, IP, branding, impact measurement, and financial planning, equipping them for the next phase of their entrepreneurial journey.

AIC‑SKU expressed gratitude to all resource persons, partner institutions, faculty coordinators, and student participants for their commitment. The centre reaffirmed its mission to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship in rural and semi‑urban regions of Andhra Pradesh, encouraging teams to continue applying their learnings throughout the 100‑day journey.

About AIC‑SKU

AIC‑SKU is a premier incubation centre established under the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, Government of India, hosted at Sri Krishnadevaraya University, Anantapur. The centre supports startups through mentorship, funding access, capacity‑building programs, and academic‑industry collaborations, strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem in the region. Website: www.aic-sku.com

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