Dr. Sri Phani Krishna Karri
Faculty CoordinatorNIT Andhra Pradesh sriphani@nitandhra.ac.in
About Innovation & Entrepreneurship Cell
About the Cell
Launched on 29th October 2018, the Innovation & Entrepreneurship (I&E) Cell at NIT Andhra Pradesh was founded to build a campus where ideas turn into ventures and students transform into innovators, leaders, and founders.
Under the dynamic guidance of Faculty Coordinator — Dr. Shri Phani Krishna Karri and Secretary — Vipul Yadav, the I&E Cell today stands as one of the most impactful student-run bodies on campus, dedicated to fostering an ecosystem where passion meets purpose, and ideas meet execution.
Since its inception, the Cell has actively shaped the startup culture on campus through marquee initiatives such as Pitch-O-Perfect, Smart India Internal Hackathon, Bizz Quest & Bizz Quest 2.0, TEDxNITAndhraPradesh, IIT Bombay E-Summit Delegation, Startup Expo Series, Zerodha Varsity Quiz, and a series of skill-building workshops, innovation challenges, and entrepreneurship mentorship programs. The Cell continues to expand its horizons with upcoming flagship initiatives including a signature Podcast Series on entrepreneurship and innovation.
We believe that innovation fuels entrepreneurship, and entrepreneurship builds change-makers. Our culture is built around empowering students to think boldly, challenge convention, and create value for society through technology, creativity, and leadership.
Our Vision
To create India’s next generation of founders and innovators by nurturing a campus where every student has the mindset, resources, and confidence to think big, build bold, and lead global impact-driven startups.
Our Mission
Our mission is to build a vibrant and inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus where students are inspired to think fearlessly, innovate purposefully, and execute confidently. We strive to equip aspiring innovators with the skills, mentorship, and resources needed to transform raw ideas into impactful prototypes and scalable ventures. By connecting students with industry leaders, startup founders, and innovation networks, we foster hands-on learning, leadership development, and real-world exposure. Above all, we are committed to nurturing a mindset of resilience, creativity, and social responsibility — empowering every student to become a builder, problem-solver, and change-maker who creates value for society and contributes to India’s growing startup revolution.
Announcements
Events
1. PODCAST SERIES
Date: To be announced soon
The Entrepreneurship Podcast Series brings you candid conversations with professionals, innovators, and changemakers who dared to dream differently. Through engaging discussions, the series explores real stories, challenges.
2. BIZZ QUEST 2.0
Date: 4th November 2025
Bizz Quest 2.0 is an engaging and intellectually stimulating business quiz competition that aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and assess the business acumen of participants through thought-provoking rounds spanning various domains, including startups, finance, marketing, economics, and corporate strategy.
3. SMART INDIA HACKATHON
Date: 16th September 2025
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) 2025 served as a dynamic platform for students to showcase innovative solutions to pressing real-world problems.
4. ZERODHA VARSITY QUIZ
Date: 7th April 2025
The Zerodha Varsity Quiz is in partnership with Zerodha Varsity, India’s top financial education platform. The event aimed to promote financial literacy through a dynamic, multi-round quiz competition open to students from all departments.
5. IITB E-SUMMIT’25
Date: 12th February 2025
E-Summit'25, hosted by IIT Bombay – Asia’s largest business and entrepreneurship conclave. Themed “Pursuit of Eminence,” the summit featured keynote addresses, workshops, competitions, and networking events designed to empower future entrepreneurs.
6. BIZZ QUEST
Date: 27th January 2025
The event aimed to foster entrepreneurial knowledge and critical thinking through a series of engaging quiz rounds. With multiple teams competing across various quiz formats, the event tested participants' business acumen and quick decision-making skills.
7. TEDXNITANDHRAPRADESH
Date: 5th October 2024
TEDx NIT Andhra Pradesh aims to ignite the spirit of innovation and transformation, embracing the essence of “Alchemy”—a theme reflecting the journey of ideas from mere concepts to groundbreaking realities. The event attracted visionaries from various fields who shared unique insights on achieving the extraordinary through continuous evolution and exploration.
8. PITCH-O-PERFECT
DATE: 30th September 2024
The pitching competition is to foster entrepreneurship and provide early-stage startups a platform to showcase their ideas. The event served as a gateway to participate in Eureka! 2024, a prestigious startup competition.
9. SMART INDIA HACKATHON
DATE: 10th September 2024
The Smart India Hackathon (SIH) is an annual innovation challenge that encourages students to tackle real-world issues proposed by government bodies and private industries.
Annual ReportsTeam
Members
| S.No | Name | Roll No | Year | Designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vipul Yadav | 522255 | IV | Secretary |
| 2 | Tejendra Vijayvargiya | 523180 | III | Co-Secretary |
| 3 | Vedant | 524188 | II | Team Lead |
| 4 | Srikari Obulsetty | 423164 | II | Team Lead |
| 5 | Singh Adarsh Ramkripal | 224128 | II | Team Lead |
| 6 | Chiranth M | 524120 | II | Team Lead |
| 7 | Abhijeet Pratap Singh | 224102 | II | Team Lead |
| 8 | Pulipati V V Pardhiv Krishna Subhash | 524164 | II | Senior Executive |
| 9 | Ayushmaan Rawat | 624104 | II | Senior Executive |
| 10 | Partha Sarathi Srivastava | 524159 | II | Senior Executive |
| 11 | Shivam Mishra | 824121 | II | Senior Executive |
| 12 | Aadesh Sharma | 824101 | II | Senior Executive |
| 13 | Akshatha M | 524106 | II | Senior Executive |
| 14 | Akash Reddy | 224122 | II | Senior Executive |
| 15 | Shriya Rathaur | 524175 | II | Senior Executive |
| 16 | Mann Gupta | 524147 | II | Executive |
| 17 | Lokesh Aloriya | 324121 | II | Executive |
| 18 | Shravan Shetty | 424175 | II | Executive |
| 19 | Manoj Kumar Sunda | 524148 | II | Executive |
| 20 | Sampath P | 724134 | II | Executive |
| 21 | Sandeep Kumar Saini | 324141 | II | Executive |
| 22 | Anand Pal | 423164 | II | Executive |
| 23 | Sankisa Sai Haasini | 324142 | II | Executive |
| 24 | Januja M | II | Executive | |
| 25 | Nachikethus V K | 524153 | II | Executive |
| 26 | Pradhyumn Chaudhary | 523162 | III | Executive |
| 27 | Akash Sinha | 423108 | III | Executive |
| 28 | Heerekar Sneha Sree | 523180 | III | Executive |
| 29 | Tanmay Bilbile | 524130 | II | Executive |
| 30 | Anumay Tiwari | II | Executive | |
| 31 | Raj Pandey | 223122 | II | Executive |
| 32 | Kshirja Challa | 524143 | II | Executive |
| 33 | Imaduddin Hammad | 524134 | II | Executive |
| 34 | Varun Tej | 524190 | II | Executive |