The Grand Finale of Innovathon 2K25 concluded with a remarkable success, showcasing the creativity and ingenuity of ALIET students. The event highlighted the final round of the Project Expo, where first and second prize winners from eight departments competed, bringing forward 18 outstanding projects. The panel of esteemed judges spent considerable time evaluating these projects, selecting the overall champion and runners-up based on their innovative ideas and practical applications.
Following the judgement, the Valedictory Ceremony commenced at 12:00 PM, with distinguished dignitaries, including Mrs. Chandini Chandana, Co-Founder of Avera, Mr. Pradeep Raj Savarapu, ALIET Alumni, Mr. Venu Madhav, Professor of ECE at PVP Siddhartha Engineering and Technology.
The highlight of the ceremony was the announcement of the Overall Champion, which was announced by Rev. Fr. Dr. B. Joji Reddy, S.J., Secretary and Director Rev. Fr. D. Balaswamy, S.J., Assistant Director. The Championship award was bagged by the ECE Department of ALIET for their project, entitled “Personal Assistance DH Women Safety”. The team received the Rolling Shield, along with medals, certificates, and a cash prize of ₹5,000. The runner-up positions were tied between the Civil Engineering Department for the project entitled Hydro Renewable Energy Power and IT Department Kisan Harith Mithra project, both receiving medals, certificates, and a cash prize of ₹2,500. Departmental winners were also awarded cash prizes, with ₹3,000 for first place, ₹1,000 for second place, and ₹500 for third place, in addition to medals and certificates.
The judges shared valuable observations and comments on the projects presented. They expressed admiration for the innovative concepts and the high level of technical expertise demonstrated across various fields, including women’s safety, renewable energy, and agriculture. The judges particularly praised the students for their ability to address real-world issues with sustainable and impactful solutions. They noted the students’ creativity, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail, which made many of the projects stand out. Furthermore, the judges emphasized the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, as many projects successfully combined insights from multiple domains to enhance their overall quality.
However, the judges also encouraged students to refine their presentation skills, ensuring their ideas could be clearly communicated to both technical and non-technical audiences. They also suggested that future participants explore the scalability and feasibility of their solutions to ensure that they can be effectively implemented on a larger scale.
The event concluded with expressions of gratitude toward the management and faculty of ALIET for their untiring support. Rev. Fr. Dr. B. Joji Reddy, S.J., Secretary and Director, was especially commended for his active involvement in reviewing the projects and ensuring the smooth conduct of the event. His dynamic leadership and dedication to carry out this event to this magnitude is remarkable. Dr. O. Mahesh, Principal of ALIET, played a pivotal role in setting the judgment parameters and providing guidance throughout the event. Special thanks were extended to Rev. Fr. D. Balaswamy, S.J., Assistant Director for his continuous support guidance and the suggestion made. The HoDs and the project coordinators were appreciated for their exceptional efforts in preparing their students.
Overall, Innovathon 2K25 served as a powerful platform for students to showcase their talent, creativity, and commitment to solving real-world problems. The event reinforced ALIET’s commitment to fostering innovation, research, and entrepreneurship, and highlighted the immense potential of its students in shaping the future of technology and society. The management of ALIET appreciated the organizing team members namely Dr. Sr. Candy D’Cunha – IQAC Co- ordinator and team Mrs. E. Kalavathi, Mrs. G. Lalitha Madhavi and Mrs. P. Nancy Anurag for their meticulous planning and execution of the same.