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The Entrepreneurship Cell (E-Cell) of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Nagercoil Campus is an institutional initiative aimed at fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among students. The cell functions under the guidance of faculty mentors and is driven by a dynamic student team committed to promoting innovation, creativity, and startup culture on campus.

E-Cell organizes workshops, hackathons, expert talks, and startup competitions to equip students with essential skills, industry exposure, and networking opportunities. The primary goal is to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world business challenges, enabling students to transform innovative ideas into viable ventures.


Vision, Mission & Objectives

Vision

To establish a vibrant and nationally recognized entrepreneurial ecosystem that nurtures innovative thinkers, empowers future leaders, and contributes to the development of impactful and sustainable ventures.

Mission

To cultivate entrepreneurial skills among students by providing structured guidance, resources, and platforms that support ideation, innovation, and execution. The E-Cell aims to create opportunities for students to engage with real-world challenges and develop practical solutions.

Objectives

  • To promote entrepreneurial awareness and startup culture among students
  • To organize workshops, seminars, hackathons, and speaker sessions
  • To facilitate interaction with industry experts, entrepreneurs, and mentors
  • To support students in developing and transforming ideas into startups
  • To encourage interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation
  • To enhance leadership, problem-solving, and managerial skills

Core Committee

Dr. M. Navaneetha Krishnan

Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty Coordinator

Nandipati Vijaya Sai

Executive (AI & Data Science, III Year)

Student Coordinator

Yashwanth Kapa

Vice Chair (Computer Science & Engineering, III Year)

Student Coordinator

Core Team Members

Aakash Bhogolu

PR Head (AI & Data Science, III Year)

Sri Vyshnavi J

PR & Media Lead (AI & Data Science, III Year)

Thapana Boora

PR & Media Associate (Computer Science & Engineering, III Year)

K S K L K Siri Hamsini

Secretary (Computer Science & Engineering, III Year)

Bodapati Sai Revanth

Technical Lead (Electronics and Communication Engineering, III Year)

Why Join E-Cell?

  • Exposure to entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem
  • Opportunities to participate in competitions and innovation challenges
  • Skill development through workshops and expert sessions
  • Networking with industry professionals and mentors
  • Platform to develop and implement innovative ideas

Key Activities

The Entrepreneurship Cell of the School of Computing was formally inaugurated as a significant step towards promoting innovation and entrepreneurship on campus. The event marked the launch of a structured platform for students to explore entrepreneurial opportunities.

The Faculty Convener, Dr. M. Navaneetha Krishnan, addressed the gathering and emphasized the importance of innovation, startup culture, and industry readiness. The student leadership team was introduced, highlighting their roles and responsibilities in driving the initiatives of the E-Cell.

E-Cell achieved a major milestone with the launch of Eventura, a digital platform designed to serve as a centralized hub for student opportunities.

The platform provides information on:

  • Workshops, hackathons, and competitions
  • Conferences and technical events
  • Both intra-college and external opportunities

Eventura also includes a reminder system to keep students updated on important deadlines and events. This initiative reflects E-Cell’s commitment to connecting students with learning and growth opportunities through technology.

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