The Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (CIIC) hosted its prestigious annual event, marking a day of new launches, strategic partnerships, and key speeches from torchbearer of startup ecosystem. Held at the CIIC Seminar Hall, the event underscored the role CIIC plays in nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship in Tamil Nadu and across India The Honourable Chief Guest, Thiru. T. M. Anbarasan, shared his thoughts on the importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in the context of the government’s vision for economic growth and job creation.
In the presence of Mr. Abdul Qadir A. Rahman Buhari, Chairman of CIIC and Pro Chancellor of B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology (BSACIST), The event began with a warm welcome address from Mr. M. Parvez Alam, Executive Director of CIIC. He expressed his excitement about the incredible potential of the startups participating in this year's Mega Demo Day. Mr. Alam reaffirmed CIIC’s commitment to fostering innovation,Thiru. S. Arun Raj (IAS), District Collector, Chengalpattu, Tmt. Archana Patnaik (IAS), MSME Secretary, Thiru. P. Poongumaran, Managing Director, TICEL Bio Park, Thiru. R. Ambalavanan (IAsAS), Director, EDII TN, Thiru. Sivarajah Ramanathan, Mission Director s CEO, Startup TN, Mr. Omkarnath Suprabhat Rath, Program Director, MeitY Startup Hub.
As part of CIIC's mission to foster product innovation, several new startup products were launched at the event, addressing challenges in various sectors showcasing their cutting-edge solutions to real-world challenges.