A workshop on “Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Startups,” jointly organized by the Pinnacle IT Club and the IICs, Department of Computer Science, St Philomena College on 04 March 2024 at Spandana Seminar Hall. Presiding over the inaugural program, Rev. Dr Antony Prakash Monteiro, the principal of the college, emphasized that startups are not merely businesses but manifestations of creativity. He emphasized how small ideas can evolve into transformative ventures, urging students to consider entrepreneurship as a means to create employment opportunities.

Mr Madhuranath R, Head of Marketing Department at Slang Lab, Bengaluru, served as a resource person. He described startups as solutions to prevalent issues and stressed the importance of collaborative efforts in their establishment. Throughout the workshop, he explicated on the process of initiating a startup, addressing challenges, mobilizing resources, and accessing government assistance.

Mr Vinayachandra, Dean and Head of the Computer Science Department, extended a warm welcome, Mrs Soumya, the IT club coordinator, expressed gratitude and the program was compered by Mrs Geeta Poornima, President St Philomena College Institution’s Innovation Council.