Archive · 10 Sep 2026
JNTUA to Host National Innovators Conclave in October 2026
JNTU Anantapur is planning a large innovation event in October 2026.
It will last for two days, on October 24 and 25.
Students, startups, companies, researchers and government officials will attend.
More than 10,000 students and young innovators are expected.
Startups will show new products, technologies and business ideas.
Some selected startups may receive up to Rs.
1.20 crore in seed funding.
A hackathon will ask participants to solve problems using technology.
The event also aims to help Anantapur grow in deep technology, defence and aerospace.
JNTU Anantapur will host the two-day Innovators Conclave-2026 on October 24 and 25.
The event will bring together more than 80 experts, over 70 industries, 400 startups and 10,000 students and young innovators.
Discussions will focus on industry-academia collaboration, employment, training, internships, funding and technology centres.
Selected startups may access seed funding of up to Rs. 1.20 crore after selection and evaluation.
A national hackathon will address 10 problem areas and support technology-based solutions through industry mentoring.
- Who
- JNTU Anantapur, with support from the Andhra Pradesh government and partner organisations, will organise the conclave.
- What
- A two-day national-level Innovators Conclave featuring experts, industries, startups, students, a hackathon and industry-academia discussions.
- When
- October 24 and 25, 2026.
- Where
- JNTU Anantapur in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh.
- Why
- To create a common platform for innovation stakeholders, strengthen industry-academia collaboration and support Anantapur’s development as a deep-tech, defence and aerospace hub.
- Event
- Innovators Conclave-2026
- Theme
- Where Innovation Meets Impact
- Dates
- October 24-25, 2026
- Expected participation
- More than 80 national and international experts, over 70 industries, 400 startups and 10,000 students and young innovators
- Startup funding
- Selected startups may access seed funding of up to Rs. 1.20 crore, subject to selection and evaluation
- Hackathon
- National-level competition covering 10 problem areas
- Focus areas
- Defence, aerospace, space technology, artificial intelligence and advanced manufacturing