Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh | 17 September 2026: The Atal Incubation Centre – Sri Krishnadevaraya University (AIC‑SKU) continues to strengthen the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem among students and early‑stage innovators through structured programmes and incubation support. Two recent milestones include the successful completion of IGNITE 10.0 – Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) and the onboarding of Zoonora Technologies Private Limited as an incubated startup.
IGNITE 10.0 Final Demo Day
- AIC‑SKU completed IGNITE 10.0, a two‑month hybrid Entrepreneurship Development Program designed to nurture student innovation and problem‑solving capabilities.
- The programme received 120 applications from five institutions; 34 participants shortlisted; 29 teams completed the EDP; 20 teams presented at the Final Demo Day.
- Sessions included knowledge building, idea validation, mentoring, and coaching, guided by Mr. Naveen Lakkur, International Coach.
Top Teams Recognised
- Quantum Shield – SKUCET
- VR Redeemers – Ideal College
- Data Sentrix – RGMCET
- Hustle Hub – RGMCET
AIC‑SKU expressed appreciation to Mr. Anand Kannan and Dr. Rashmi, Jury Members, for their valuable insights and guidance.
Zoonora Technologies Joins AIC‑SKU Incubation
Zoonora Technologies Private Limited has been onboarded into AIC‑SKU’s incubation ecosystem.
- Developing an automated crop‑protection solution to detect and deter animal intrusion in agricultural fields.
- Aims to reduce crop damage and minimise the need for manual monitoring.
- Focused on enabling farmers to adopt technology‑driven, non‑contact deterrent responses for improved efficiency.
Through incubation support, mentoring, and ecosystem connections, AIC‑SKU will help Zoonora validate its solution and explore growth and market deployment opportunities.
Strengthening the Innovation Pipeline
The completion of IGNITE 10.0 and the onboarding of Zoonora Technologies reflect AIC‑SKU’s integrated approach to building an innovation pipeline – from student ideas and entrepreneurship development to startup incubation and technology commercialisation.
These initiatives reinforce AIC‑SKU’s commitment to promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology‑led solutions from academic institutions and grassroots innovators, contributing to a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem in Andhra Pradesh.
Closing Remarks
The successful completion of IGNITE 10.0 and the onboarding of Zoonora Technologies demonstrate the importance of sustained institutional support in transforming ideas into entrepreneurial opportunities. AIC‑SKU remains committed to nurturing students, innovators, and startups by providing the right ecosystem, mentoring, and incubation support to help them progress from ideas to impactful solutions.
About AIC‑SKU Confederation
AIC‑SKU is a not‑for‑profit Section‑8 company supported by Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and AP Innovation Society. It fosters innovation and entrepreneurship in agriculture, food processing, IT, renewable energy, circular economy, and student innovation through mentoring, incubation, and structured programmes.
📞 Phone: +91 9059570659 📧 Email: ia1@aic-sku.com 🌐 Website: www.aic-sku.com
