Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union MoS) Inaugurates INNOTECH’25 at KIET Ghaziabad, Marks Deemed University Recognition

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The article discusses the KIET Ghaziabad inaugurating the annual national innovation and technology conclave - INNOTECH’25 graced by Dr. Jitendra Singh Union MoS (Ind. Charge). To know more details about the event hosted at KIET Ghaziabad, read the article below.

Ghaziabad, November 14, 2025: KIET Group of Institutions, Ghaziabad, successfully organized its flagship annual national innovation and technology conclave - INNOTECH’25 on 14th November 2025, on the theme “A Step Towards Innovation, Start-ups, and a Sustainable Society.”

Organized in association with the Technology Business Incubator - KIET with the valued support of the MeitY Startup Hub (MSH), Government of India, the event featured inter-college participation and witnessed active involvement of start-ups from across the country along with leading schools of Delhi NCR, who showcased their entrepreneurial initiatives and innovative projects, in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The inaugural ceremony of the event began with ribbon cutting and logo reveal in the presence of the Chief Guest, Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union MoS (Ind. Charge) Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, PP/ DoPT, Atomic Energy, Space) and dignitaries from KIET - Shri Atul Garg (Member of Parliament and Chairman, Board of Governance & TBI–KIET), Shri Sarish Agarwal (Chairman), Shri Sunil P. Gupta (General Secretary), Dr. Manoj Goel (Executive Director), Dr. Adesh Pandey (Director Academics), Dr. Harsh Khatter (Dean CSIT and Convenor Innotech 2025), and Mr. Saurav Kumar (GM TBI-KIET).

Numerous industry experts, including Ms. Namita Singhai (Vice President and Global Delivery Leader, Wipro), and Dr. Prabhat Manocha (Associate Director, India/South Asia, IBM) were also present at the event as distinguished guests and jury members.

The main highlight of the inaugural ceremony was the announcement of KIET getting recognized as a Deemed-to-be University. Expressing his pride on the announcement of KIET being conferred the status of a Deemed-to-be University, Shri Atul Garg (Member of Parliament and Chairman, Board of Governance & TBI–KIET) shared, “This milestone marks a new chapter in KIET’s journey of academic excellence. It is a recognition of the institution’s consistent commitment to quality education, innovation, and nation-building. As a Deemed-to-be University, KIET will continue to expand its global footprint and foster cutting-edge research and entrepreneurial growth.”

Speaking on the occasion, Dr. Jitendra Singh (Union MoS (Ind. Charge) Science & Technology; Earth Sciences; MoS PMO, PP/ DoPT, Atomic Energy, Space) highlighted the growing importance of innovation and entrepreneurship in shaping India’s technological future. He said, “Innotech 2025 is a celebration of technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, which is visible all over the country and most prominently in KIET’s campus today. Our scientific innovation is enhancing its role, not only in the country, but also in the global landscape.

The Department of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Earth Sciences and the Department of Biotechnology have been close partners in all such endeavours.” He further advised the students to make the most of the facilities and education schemes offered by the government, such as VAIBHAV (VAIshwik BHArtiya Vaigyanik) Fellowship Program and Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC).

He also congratulated KIET on being conferred the status of a Deemed-to-be University and commended its contribution to advancing research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in higher education.

This year’s edition witnessed participation from over 5,000 students representing 150+ projects and 900+ teams. Numerous schools across Delhi-NCR showcased innovative projects, while college-level entries were presented across seven thematic categories — Automation and Robotics, From Concept to Reality, Start Small–Scale Big–Sustain Always, Gen Z to Budding Engineers, Creative Visions for a Sustainable Future, Smart Solutions–Smarter Society, and AI Solutions for Automation.

The event also hosted an Investor Connect under “TWARAN” Initiative by TBI–KIET, encouraging start-up discussions, mentorship, and funding opportunities. Eminent industrialists from reputed organizations, including IBM, interacted with participants, encouraging the students and appreciating their innovative approach. The jury panel included distinguished KIET alumni and industry experts, who evaluated the projects across diverse categories.

The best projects, models, posters, and start-up ideas across categories were recognized with certificates of merit and attractive cash prizes with a total prize pool exceeding Rs 3 lakhs.

All the Deans, Heads, and Functional Heads along with 10,000+ students of KIET were present at the event and appreciated the innovation, creativity, and technical proficiency demonstrated by the participating students through their projects.

With each edition, INNOTECH continues to create a meaningful platform for learning, collaboration, and innovation-driven growth. INNOTECH’25 reflects KIET’s ongoing commitment to nation-building through technology, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development — contributing to the vision of a Viksit Bharat @2047.

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