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Atal Incubation Centre - KUFOS successfully conducted an orientation session on “Academic Entrepreneurship & How to Run IEDC Clubs in Academic Institutions” on 16 October 2026 at the Senate Hall, KUFOS. The session was led by Dr. Dr. Deepu Krishnan P R, Assistant Manager – Translational Research, Kerala Startup Mission, who shared valuable insights into academic entrepreneurship and the effective functioning of IEDC clubs. The Programme also included the selection of the KSUM Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC)-KUFOS Core Committee, marking an important step towards strengthening the campus innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. We extend our sincere thanks to Dr. Deepu Krishnan and all participants for contributing to the success of the Programme.

Blue Innovation – Pitch Fest 2026
Ideas for our oceans. Innovation for our future.
AIC-KUFOS, in association with the Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES), successfully hosted Blue Innovation – Pitch Fest 2026 on 18 September 2026 as part of Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar (SSSS) 5.0.
Under the theme “Marine Litter & Coastal Waste Management,”young innovators and researchers showcased promising solutions for marine litter, microplastics, ghost fishing and coastal waste management.
Congratulations to our winners, Lakshmi Vijayakumar and Chinnu Remanan, for their outstanding ideas and presentations.
Special thanks to our expert evaluators Dr. Girish Gopinath, Dr. Athul Krishna K R and Mr. M. Fasil for their valuable insights and encouragement.
Nurturing ideas. Empowering innovators. Shaping a sustainable blue future.

Atal Incubation Centre - KUFOS organized an orientation session for newly admitted M.Sc. students at KUFOS on “Innovation & Entrepreneurship in the Blue Economy.” The session brought together inspiring insights on the startup ecosystem, student entrepreneurship, opportunity identification, and transforming academic ideas into impactful ventures.
With valuable sessions by Jinesh Mathew, Nasif N.M , Head of Programmes, Kerala Startup Mission , and S R Nair Director on Board Boxpush India Pvt Ltd, participants explored the entrepreneurial journey, innovation, leadership, and real-world problem-solving.
The program also featured a hands-on workshop led by Fathima Asharaf, Ph.D, Technical Manager, AIC-KUFOS, where students worked in groups to identify real-life challenges and propose innovative, technically feasible, and marketable solutions.
Through initiatives like these, AIC-KUFOS continues to inspire students to turn knowledge into innovation and ideas into impactful ventures, contributing to a sustainable and entrepreneurial blue economy.