JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) in Bengaluru is set to host the Industry and Academia Confab (INAC) 2023 on April 11th and 12th. The two-day event aims to bridge the industry-academia schism, with the ambition to create a synergy between industry and academia. The event will revolve around tackling emergent challenges faced by society that would require a robust scientific innovation. The thrust areas of the event encompass several cutting-edge disciplines such as Health and Pharma, Data Science and Analytics, Food Tech, Agritech, Space Tech and Telecommunication, Semiconductor Sciences, Digital Sciences, Technovations, Green Energy, Smart Mobility, Fintech, Management Sciences, New-Age Forensics, Robotics, Sociotech, Material Sciences, and Computational, AI, ML-related Research and Development. Workvolved, Birds of a Feather, and Caselab are additional segments of the event focused on upskilling the faculties and students towards a more advanced workforce. The event will also host a pitch contest powered by JAIN Launchpad. Dr Apurva Kumar Joshi and Dr S. A. Sheshadri are among the key figures behind the event. To attend, registration costs INR 750 for students and PhD scholars/PostDocs, INR 1500 for Members of Academic/Faculties, and INR 2500 for Participants from Industries.
JAIN University to Host INAC 2023 for Industry and Academia Collaboration
JAIN University, headquartered in Bengaluru, has announced the dates for Industry and Academia Confab (INAC) 2023. The two-day event, scheduled for April 11th and 12th, is aimed at creating synergy between industry and academia to foster advancements in the research and development arena.
INAC 2023 is a gathering of leading academics, students, and high-performing industry experts with the ambition to bridge the industry-academia schism. The event is being organized under the initiative of the dynamic School of Sciences (SoS) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University).
The focus of the event is to tackle emergent challenges faced by society at large, which require robust scientific innovation to tackle. The event will promote a keen academic, research-thinking approach to the industry while also prompting changes in the academic curriculum that are suited to the industry.
The event encompasses several cutting-edge disciplines, including Health and Pharma, Data Science and Analytics, Food Tech, Agritech, Space Tech and Telecommunication, Semiconductor Sciences, Digital Sciences, Technovations, Green Energy, Smart Mobility, Fintech, Management Sciences, New-Age Forensics, Robotics, Sociotech, Material Sciences, and Computational, AI, ML-related Research and Development.
INAC 2023 has a clear industry-oriented goal that attempts to bring about a nobility of purpose inherent in the pursuit of science. It aims to create a platform where the two sectors can seamlessly collaborate and feed into each other’s expertise.
The event seeks to encourage research and development in academia that is relevant to industry needs and vice versa. The ultimate goal is to promote the percolation of a keen academic, research-thinking approach to the industry, and make a positive impact on society at large.
Registration for the event is open, and students, academics, and industry experts are encouraged to register soon.
JAIN University Hosts INAC 2023 to Foster Industry-Academia Collaboration
JAIN University is hosting the much-awaited Industry and Academia Confab (INAC) 2023 on the 11th and 12th of April 2023. The two-day event is aimed at bridging the gap between industry and academia and fostering advancements in research and development.
INAC 2023 aims to bring together leading academics, students, and high-performing industry experts to create a platform for seamless collaboration between the two sectors. The event is being organized under the initiative of the School of Sciences (SoS) at JAIN (Deemed-to-be University). The aim is to tackle emergent challenges faced by society at large, which require robust scientific innovation.
The vision behind INAC 2023 is to create a fine-tuned collaboration of complex theoretical knowledge and its real-world application, filing in a gap between industry and academia. The event espouses the ambition of NEP 2020 to take the potential of the Indian youth to the next level of success with industry-centric education. JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has always striven to create such important dialogues and be a harbinger of change.
The event aims to bring together the Faculties of Sciences, Government R&D Institutes and Labs, Technology and R&D heads, Corporate Chief Strategy Officer, Technology Business Incubators, S&T Advisors and Consultants, Academicians, Early-Stage Startups, Technocrat and Professionals, and Scientists and Researchers to spur engaging and high-intensity dialogues. The event proposes interactions that could lead to organisations amping their access to cutting-edge research, technology, specialised expertise and resources, improved innovation and commercialization, boosted networking among institutions, talent development and opportunities for students and faculty.
INAC 2023 is set to be a landmark event that would ideally foster many invaluable collaborations and begin a ripple effect of innovations and advancements. The event proposes the exchange of ideas and knowledge that could culminate in real-world application of research, much-needed technology transfer from industry to academia or vice versa, and importantly, the enhanced scope of economic and societal impact via science.
The event has some notable speakers such as Dr Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre, and Anshav Jain, Investor & Mentor, Founder & MD, Bringle UK & India, Design Your Unicorn, who would set the tone for the event. Additionally, the event highlights the Fireside Chat, a one-on-one interview session moderated by the Faculties of SoS, JAIN, where industry leaders share their insights, success stories, industrial challenges, and the way ahead.
Noteworthy names such as Dr Chandrashekaran Siddamadappa, Chairman and Managing Director, Vipragen Biosciences, Ananth Srinath, Director-Community Oncology, Sri Shankara National Centre for Cancer Prevention and Research, Ms Malini S, Scientific Manager, Biocon Biologics, and Utpal Chakraborty, AI & Quantum Scientist, Chief Digital Officer-Allied Digital, are the speakers at the Fireside Chat.
Registration for the event is open, and students, academics, and industry experts are encouraged to register soon.
INAC 2023 Workshops, Pitch Contest, and Caselab: A Comprehensive Entrepreneurial and Innovation-based Event
INAC 2023, organized by JAIN (Deemed-to-be University), is not just about bridging the gap between industry and academia but also about upskilling faculties and students towards a more advanced workforce. The event features several expert-driven workshops under the segment Workvolved, with reputed players such as Sartorius, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Kwicksoft, TechByHeart, Behavioural Foresight and Machstar Group and Srusthi Engineering offering training sessions. Additionally, Birds of a Feather aims to bring together people of similar interests to collaborate informally or engage in dialogues, increasing networking among industry and academic leaders.
The event is also reflective of the entrepreneurial and innovation-based inclination, with a pitch contest powered by JAIN Launchpad. Divided into three stages–ideation, proof of concept, and market readiness–the competition provides a platform for startups to present their ideas and ventures to VPs, leading entrepreneurs, serial founders, and other leaders. Startups also get expert insights and networking opportunities. Winners of all three stages receive mentorship from Launchpad at multiple stages and Amazon Credits worth thousands.
Caselab is another platform at INAC 2023 that showcases stories of successful, dynamic startups and how they brought in solutions to the problems they were passionate about. The event helps attendees connect with the inspiring stories of ventures such as AthleteBit, Dextrose, Yoga Bars, Seek Forensic, Impede, Nimaya Robotics, Oscillo Machines, and Delta X Automotive – Kix Scooter.
The tireless efforts of Dr Apurva Kumar Joshi and Dr S. A. Sheshadri, continually supported by Sundar M. N. and other members of the organizing committee for INAC 2023, including Dr Suphiya Parveen, Dr Asha Kademane, Pallavi P., Vishnu Venkatesh N., and Dr Santosh S. Chowhan, power the event. Dr Chenraj Roychand, President, JAIN University Trust, and other Principal Officers of the University also provided inputs towards the envisioned success of the event.
The event registration costs Rs. 750/- for students and PhD Scholars/PostDocs, Rs. 1500/- for Members of Academic/Faculties, and Rs. 2500/- for Participants from Industries. It’s an ideal event for experts, leaders, and those looking forward to leading a lucrative R&D career.
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has earned an A++ accreditation from NAAC with a CGPA of 3.71 and is ranked 79th in the NIRF Ranking 2022. The university’s School of Sciences, located in Bengaluru, offers undergraduate, postgraduate, and research programs across several disciplines. SoS is an ISO 21001:2018 certified institution and conducts cutting-edge research programs in 10 academic fields, with a focus on interdisciplinary projects at every level. To learn more about INAC 2023, visit www.inac2023.wordpress.com and register for the event by clicking: https://bit.ly/3xTtV3m. This article was provided by SRV, and ANI will not be responsible for the content.
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