The Department of Aeronautical and Automobile Engineering, along with AMARA, Yukthi Innovation Cell, Incubation & Startup Cell, EDP Cell, and IIC, organized a program titled “Future Mobility Innovation Forum” on 9th March 2026, 11th March 2026 and 12th March 2026 in Room M503, Mechanical Block, SIT, Mangaluru.

The main aim of the program was to encourage students to present their innovative ideas and explore opportunities in entrepreneurship with the support and guidance of Yukthi Innovation Cell, Entrepreneurship Development Program (EDP) Cell, Incubation & Startup Cell and the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC).

During the event, students presented their project ideas as startup pitches. These ideas were evaluated by faculty mentors and subject experts, who provided useful suggestions to improve the projects and help develop them into practical and feasible solutions. The program helped students gain confidence in presenting their ideas and highlighted the important role of Yukthi Innovation Cell, EDP Cell, Incubation & Startup Cell and IIC in guiding students and supporting them in transforming their ideas into successful entrepreneurial ventures.

The event was organized under the guidance of Dr. Praveen Shenoy, Head of the Department of Aeronautical Engineering and IIC Coordinator. The program was led by Dr. Soorya Krishna K, EDP Cell Coordinator; Prof. Shailesh Shetty, Incubation & Startup Cell Coordinator; Prof. Vivek Vijay Kumar, Yukthi Cell Coordinator and Dr. Sandesh Kumar Rai, Head of the Department of Automobile Engineering. The Principal, Dr. Shrinivasa Mayya D., emphasized the importance of creativity and entrepreneurship in supporting institutional growth and development.

The successful conduct of the program was supported by Mr. Prakash S. T. and Mr. Jagadeesh B, AMARA Coordinators with Mr. Jagadeesh B also serving as the Yukthi Cell, EDP Cell and I&SC Department Coordinator, playing a key role in facilitating the smooth and successful conduct of the program.