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Exploring Tamil Nadu’s leadership and emerging opportunities in Automotive & EV at the Tamil Nadu Growth Conclave 2026. Join industry leaders and experts as we explore the future of mobility, accelerate electric vehicle adoption, strengthen local manufacturing capabilities and drive innovation across the automotive supply chain to shape the next generation of mobility solutions. 📅 08 December 2026 📍 Chennai Trade Centre By Invitation Only Interested in participating? Register through the link below. lnkd.in/giDkX54p @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #TNGrowthConclave2026 #Automotive #EV #ElectricMobility #FutureMobility #SmartMobility #CleanMobility #SustainableMobility #EVAdoption #AutomotiveInnovation #LocalManufacturing #SupplyChain #MobilitySolutions #TechnologyInnovation #IndustryCollaboration #Manufacturing #TamilNaduGrowth #Chennai #InnovationEcosystem

BuildX Hackathon at BSACIST, Vandalur, was featured in Dina Thodar! Inspiring talks from founders and industry leaders set the tone, as student teams turned fresh ideas into practical solutions for real-world challenges. A celebration of mentorship, teamwork, and learning by doing that left a lasting mark on everyone involved! Read the article here! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #BuildXHackathon #DinaThodar #MediaCoverage #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #FounderTalks #IndustryInsights #Mentorship #Teamwork #LearningByDoing #InnovationInAction #RealWorldSolutions #ProblemSolving #TechnologyInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #FutureBuilders #IdeasToImpact

BuildX hackathon featured in Ullachi Murasu newspaper! Students from institutions across several states came together in teams for a national hackathon, jointly organised by AIC T-Hub and BSACIST. A grand showcase of bold ideas, tireless building, and solutions that matter. Proud of every team that built with us! Check out the article! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #BuildXHackathon #UllachiMurasu #MediaCoverage #AICThub #NationalHackathon #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #BoldIdeas #InnovationInAction #Teamwork #Prototyping #ProblemSolving #TechnologyInnovation #EngineeringInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #FutureBuilders #IdeasToImpact

Dinamani spotlighted the BuildX Hackathon hosted at BSACIST Vandalur! The campus turned into a hub of curiosity and creation, as young builders transformed ideas into working prototypes across space, defence, climate, health and agriculture. Check out the article to read more about the event! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #BuildXHackathon #Dinamani #MediaCoverage #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #InnovationInAction #IdeasToPrototypes #Prototyping #SpaceTech #DefenceInnovation #ClimateTech #HealthTech #AgriTech #TechnologyInnovation #ProblemSolving #EngineeringInnovation #Entrepreneurship #FutureBuilders #IdeasToImpact

BuildX Hackathon 2026 Featured on Raj News Tamil! The spotlight is on B.S Abdur Rehman Crescent Innovation of Science and Technology once again, as bright young minds from far and wide filled our campus with energy, imagination, and a lovely spirit of friendly competition. Ideas were shared, prototypes took shape, and students displayed their innovative spirit throughout the event! Watch the video for the highlights! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #BuildXHackathon #RajNewsTamil #MediaCoverage #Hackathon2026 #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #InnovationInAction #IdeasToPrototypes #Prototyping #CreativeThinking #Teamwork #ProblemSolving #TechnologyInnovation #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem #FutureBuilders #IdeasToImpact

BuildX Hackathon 2026 Featured on PBC News! A 36-hour innovation marathon that brought together 574 young innovators from 29 institutions across 5 states, forming 116 teams to code, build, and solve real-world problems at B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur. Proud to see student's innovation spirit in the spotlight. Check out the video for glimpses of the event! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #BuildXHackathon #PBCNews #MediaCoverage #36HourHackathon #574Students #29Institutions #5States #116Teams #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #Coding #Prototyping #ProblemSolving #TechnologyInnovation #EngineeringInnovation #Entrepreneurship #FutureBuilders #IdeasToImpact

BuildX Hackathon 2026 on Sathiyam TV! A wonderful gathering of young innovators from across the country came together at B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur — turning our campus into a buzzing hub of ideas, teamwork, and non-stop building. From spark to prototype, BuildX Hackathon was a truly inspiring celebration of creativity Watch the video for the highlights! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #BuildXHackathon #SathiyamTV #MediaCoverage #Hackathon2026 #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #InnovationInAction #IdeasToPrototypes #Prototyping #Teamwork #CreativeThinking #ProblemSolving #TechnologyInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #FutureBuilders #InnovationEcosystem #IdeasToImpact

BuildX Hackathon in the Spotlight on DD News! Proud moment as BuildX Hackathon at B.S Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Vandalur was featured on DD Tamil News - with 574 students from 29 institutions across 5 states competing in 166 teams. Innovation in action, talent on display, and the future being built at Crescent. Check out the video for the highlights! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #DDTamil #DDNews #Doordarshan #BuildXHackathon #Hackathon2026 #StudentInnovation #574Students #29Institutions #5States #166Teams #YoungInnovators #InnovationInAction #TechnologyInnovation #EngineeringInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #FutureBuilders #CrescentUniversity #IdeasToImpact

Happy Diwali from CIIC & AIC-CIIC! This Diwali, may every spark of imagination grow into an innovation and every dream become a successful venture. From the entire family of CIIC and AIC-CIIC, we wish our startups, mentors, partners, and ecosystem a joyous, prosperous, and innovation-filled Diwali.

Day 2 of BuildX brought an exciting 36-hour innovation journey to a rewarding close! After an intensive build, our young innovators presented their solutions to the jury, showcasing creativity, technical thinking, and their ability to address real-world industry challenges. The journey culminated in the valedictory ceremony, where outstanding teams were recognised and awarded prizes for their innovative work, celebrating their dedication, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit. From brainstorming and prototyping to pitching and recognition, BuildX was a testament to what young minds can achieve when ideas meet opportunity. The competition was fierce across three rigorous evaluation stages, narrowing the field from 166 competing teams down to 24, then to 6 finalists, and finally crowning our top 3 teams!A massive congratulations to our winners: 🥇 Winner: AEROMED PASS (BX-007) – SRM University, Chennai (Team Lead: Balireddi V V N S Abhishek) 🥈 1st Runner-up: Unemployed Coders (BX-130) – BSACIST (Team Lead: Farhaan Hussain) 🥉 2nd Runner-up: Team Xtreme (BX-115) – Sathyabama (Team Lead: Mohammed Shahid) We extend our heartfelt gratitude to AIC T-Hub, Hyderabad, and the leadership of BSACIST for their support and collaboration in bringing BuildX to life and making this initiative a grand success. Our appreciation also goes to the participating institutions, mentors, jury members, and every innovator who made this journey truly memorable.A celebration of innovation, collaboration, and the next generation of builders! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #AICThub #THubHyderabad #HackathonWinners #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #InnovationChallenge #36HourHackathon #AEROMEDPASS #UnemployedCoders #TeamXtreme #SRMUniversity #Sathyabama #DesignThinking #Prototyping #ProblemSolving #TechnologyInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #FutureInnovators #IdeasToImpact

BuildX kicked off with great energy and concluded on a high note, bringing together young innovators for an action-packed 36-hour journey of ideas, collaboration, and innovation! 🚀 A joint initiative of AIC T-Hub, Hyderabad, and B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, BuildX brought together young innovators to bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world industry challenges, with CIIC and AIC-CIIC jointly driving the initiative. The inaugural programme brought together distinguished guests Dr.J A Chowdary, Chairman, International Startup Foundation; Brig.Dr.Inder Sethi, Defence Advisor, T-Hub; Dr.Ramjee Pallela, Director, EY;Mr.Saurabh Kumar, CEO, Kaleesuwari Refinery and former CEO, GMR; and Mr.Somesh Ganti, Director, HR, T-Hub, Dr.A.Peer Mohamed, Vice Chancellor, BSACIST; and Dr.N.Raja Hussain, Registrar, BSACIST, alongside the leadership of BSACIST and AIC T-Hub. Following the inauguration, participants attended orientation sessions, a design thinking session led by Mr.Ganesh Iyer, and an insightful session with Mr.Sunny Kabrawala, Founder and Director – STAR Labs. The sessions set the stage for what followed: 36 hours of building, experimenting, and problem-solving. The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from students representing institutions across multiple cities and states. Over the course of the 36-hour build, teams worked intensively to develop their ideas, exchange perspectives, experiment with new approaches, and turn concepts into working prototypes. The campus buzzed with collaboration and creativity as participants pushed their ideas forward. From ideas to prototypes, and from challenges to solutions, BuildX celebrated the spirit of innovation, collaboration, and the drive to build what comes next! @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #BuildX2026 #AICThub #THubHyderabad #36HourHackathon #Hackathon #StudentInnovation #YoungInnovators #DesignThinking #Prototyping #ProblemSolving #IndustryChallenges #TechnologyInnovation #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #IndustryAcademia #Teamwork #CollaborativeInnovation #FutureInnovators #IdeasToPrototypes #BuildWhatComesNext

The CIIC team was delighted to host Dr.Mirza Yawar Baig, Confidential Advisor, Leadership Strategist and Entrepreneur at Yawar Baig & Associates yawarbaig.com/ Mr.Ashraf Buhari Rahman, Director, CIIC; and Moulavi Dr.P.S.Syed Masood Jamali, Advisor, CIIC, for an interaction focused on exploring potential avenues for collaboration. The discussion brought together perspectives on leadership, entrepreneurship and institutional engagement, opening up possibilities for connecting expertise, networks and resources with CIIC's efforts to nurture startups and strengthen the innovation ecosystem. The interaction also provided an opportunity to explore areas of mutual interest and identify potential pathways for future engagement, with a shared interest in building meaningful collaborations that extend beyond institutional boundaries. @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #YawarBaigAssociates #Leadership #LeadershipStrategy #Entrepreneurship #BusinessLeadership #StrategicCollaboration #InstitutionalEngagement #KnowledgeExchange #ProfessionalNetworking #StartupEcosystem #StartupSupport #InnovationEcosystem #CollaborativeInnovation #LeadershipInsights #EntrepreneurialGrowth #PartnershipsForProgress #IdeaToImpact

The CIIC and AIC-CIIC teams, along with Dr.A.Peer Mohamed, Vice Chancellor, BSACIST, Dr.N.Raja Hussain, Registrar, BSACIST, participated in CABN – Business Leadership Meet 2, organised by the Crescent Alumni Business Network (CABN) in association with the BSA Crescent Alumni Association. CABN, which brings together entrepreneurs, business owners and professionals from the Crescent alumni community, serves as a platform for strengthening business connections and creating opportunities for collaboration among alumni. The meet focused on connecting Crescent alumni entrepreneurs and business professionals with the incubation ecosystem of CIIC and AIC-CIIC, introducing them to available incubation opportunities and encouraging startups and MSMEs to leverage institutional support for business growth. Moving beyond professional networking, the interaction highlighted the potential of the alumni community to become an active part of the institution's entrepreneurial ecosystem, fostering stronger industry connections, collaboration and innovation. @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #CABN #CABNMeet2 #CrescentAlumni #AlumniEntrepreneurs #BusinessLeadership #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #MSME #StartupIncubation #BusinessNetworking #IndustryConnect #AlumniNetwork #InstitutionalCollaboration #InnovationEcosystem #StartupGrowth #BusinessGrowth #EntrepreneurialEcosystem #IdeaToImpact

Driving Innovation in Sustainable Mobility! AIC – Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council (AIC-CIIC) was proud to serve as the Incubation Partner for the 9th Edition of the SAEINDIA Southern Section – Bicycle Design Challenge 2026–27, organised in association with Nandha Engineering College (Autonomous), Erode. The AIC-CIIC team participated in the event held on 30–31 October 2026 at Nandha Engineering College, where student teams showcased their innovative bicycle designs, engineering capabilities, and creative approaches to mobility challenges. The event provided a valuable platform for students to demonstrate their technical skills, gain industry exposure, and connect with experts from the mobility sector, including leading OEMs. As an incubation centre focused on Smart & Clean Mobility, AIC-CIIC continues to encourage young innovators, support emerging mobility solutions, and build stronger connections between academia, industry, and entrepreneurship. Through initiatives like the Bicycle Design Challenge, we look forward to nurturing innovative ideas and empowering the next generation of engineers to shape the future of sustainable transportation. @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #SAEINDIA #BDC202627 #BicycleDesignChallenge #NandhaEngineeringCollege #BicycleInnovation #SustainableMobility #SmartMobility #CleanMobility #FutureMobility #MobilityInnovation #StudentInnovation #EngineeringInnovation #YoungInnovators #AutomotiveEngineering #IncubationPartner #IndustryAcademia #Entrepreneurship #InnovationEcosystem #FutureTransportation #IdeaToImpact

🚘 EXHIBITOR CONFIRMED: AIC-CIIC! We are delighted to announce that AIC-CIIC has confirmed its participation in the APAC23 Expo 2026. APAC23—the Asia Pacific Automotive Engineering Conference & Expo—is SAEINDIA’s flagship biennial international automotive engineering event, organized in association with SAE International and FISITA. The event will bring together industry leaders, researchers, technology experts and innovators to advance safe, secure, sustainable and intelligent mobility. Meet AIC-CIIC and explore the technologies, ideas and collaborations shaping the future of mobility! 📅 13–14 November 2026 📍 Yashobhoomi Convention Centre, New Delhi Connect. Collaborate. Innovate. #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #APAC23 #APAC23Expo2026 #SAEINDIA #SAEInternational #FISITA #AutomotiveEngineering #FutureMobility #SmartMobility #CleanMobility #SustainableMobility #IntelligentMobility #MobilityInnovation #AutomotiveTechnology #EngineeringInnovation #IndustryConnect #ResearchAndInnovation #TechnologyShowcase #InnovationEcosystem #NewDelhi #ConnectCollaborateInnovate

The CIIC and AIC-CIIC team visited StartupTN startuptn.in/ for an interaction with Thiru.Singai G.Ramachandran, Chairperson of StartupTN, to discuss potential avenues for collaboration and further strengthen their engagement within Tamil Nadu’s startup and innovation ecosystem. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange perspectives on supporting startups, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, and exploring initiatives that can create greater value for emerging ventures. As part of Tamil Nadu’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem, CIIC and AIC-CIIC look forward to continuing their engagement with StartupTN and exploring opportunities to strengthen collaboration in support of startups and innovation-led growth. @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #StartupTN #TamilNaduStartups #StartupEcosystem #StartupCollaboration #StartupSupport #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #EmergingStartups #StartupIndia #StartupIncubation #StrategicPartnerships #InstitutionalCollaboration #InnovationLedGrowth #IndustryAcademia #TechnologyInnovation #CollaborativeInnovation #TamilNaduInnovation #IdeaToImpact

Strengthening the Innovation Ecosystem: MoU Signing Between AIC-CIIC and AIC-FAST A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between AIC-CIIC and AIC-FAST at the Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR), igcar.gov.in/ marking an important step towards fostering collaboration and strengthening the startup incubation ecosystem. The AIC-CIIC team visited the innovation labs at IGCAR and exchanged the MoU with Mr.Sreekumar G.Pillai, Director, IGCAR. The programme was coordinated in collaboration with Dr.N.Subramanian, Head, Incubation Centre – AIC-FAST. The MoU aims to establish a collaborative framework between the two Atal Incubation Centres, encouraging the exchange of knowledge, expertise, resources and technology translations to support innovation and entrepreneurship. Such partnerships can help strengthen institutional networks, facilitate engagement with emerging technologies, and create opportunities for startups to benefit from shared capabilities and collaborative initiatives. This collaboration marks a positive step towards building stronger institutional partnerships and advancing a supportive ecosystem for innovation, technology development and startup growth. @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #AICFAST #IGCAR #MoUSigning #AtalIncubation #StartupIncubation #InstitutionalCollaboration #StrategicPartnerships #StartupEcosystem #InnovationEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #TechnologyTransfer #TechnologyTranslation #ResearchAndDevelopment #EmergingTechnologies #KnowledgeExchange #ResourceSharing #StartupGrowth #CollaborativeInnovation #IdeaToImpact

CIIC and AIC-CIIC team welcomed Dr.A.Srivatsan, Head of CRDF crdf.org.in/, Dr.Jaffer AA Khan, Director of the the RICS Crescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment lnkd.in/gMSqA6ub and Mr.Sajid Sathak, Co-Chair of the RICS Crescent Centre of Excellence for Built Environment, to explore potential collaborative opportunities. The visit provided an opportunity to exchange ideas, share expertise, and discuss avenues for collaboration in innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. At CIIC and AIC-CIIC, we believe that meaningful partnerships can bring diverse perspectives together, create new possibilities, and strengthen the innovation ecosystem. @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #CRDF #RICS #BuiltEnvironment #ResearchCollaboration #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IndustryAcademia #InstitutionalCollaboration #KnowledgeExchange #StrategicPartnerships #TechnologyInnovation #StartupEcosystem #InnovationEcosystem #CollaborativeInnovation #ResearchImpact #PartnershipsForProgress #IdeaToImpact

Dr.Parvez Alam, Executive Director of CIIC and AIC-CIIC, along with Dr.Rajan Srikanth, Governing Body Member, AIC-CIIC, was invited to serve as a Jury Member for the 7th edition of the CII Startupreneur Awards 2026, organised by the CII Centre of Excellence for Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Startups (CII CIES) ciicies.in/ alongside the ICONN Summit 2026, held on October 21–22, 2026, in Chennai. The event also featured addresses by Mr.Arun Balachandran, Convenor, CII TN MSME Panel; Mr.Tobias Hanssen, Director, DI Denmark; Mr.Ravichandran Purushothaman, Chairman, CII Southern Region; and Mr.Kris Gopalakrishnan, Chairman, CII CIES. The CII Startupreneur Awards recognise entrepreneurs and startups driving innovation, creating business impact, and contributing to India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Through such engagements, CIIC and AIC-CIIC remain committed to fostering entrepreneurship, nurturing innovative startups, and strengthening India’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. ciicies.in/ @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #CII #StartupreneurAwards2026 #ICONNSummit2026 #CIICIES #StartupAwards #Entrepreneurship #StartupEcosystem #Innovation #StartupIndia #StartupRecognition #BusinessInnovation #EmergingStartups #StartupLeadership #MSME #IndustryConnect #InnovationEcosystem #Chennai #IdeaToImpact

The CIIC and AIC-CIIC team welcomed Dr.Dipan Sahu, Assistant Innovation Director at the Ministry of Education’s Innovation Cell, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) aicte.gov.in/ for a discussion on potential collaboration opportunities. With over 19 years of experience in policy development and entrepreneurship, Dr.Sahu has contributed to strengthening India’s innovation ecosystem, including initiatives supporting innovation, startup development, and entrepreneurship in higher education institutions. His work includes involvement in national initiatives such as the National Innovation and Startup Policy (NISP), the Institution’s Innovation Council (IIC), and the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARIIA). The interaction provided an opportunity to explore synergies between Dr.Sahu’s experience in advancing institutional innovation and AIC-CIIC’s work in nurturing startups, supporting entrepreneurs, and fostering industry–academia collaboration. The discussion centred on identifying potential avenues for collaboration that could further strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship initiatives and create new opportunities for emerging ventures. CIIC looks forward to building meaningful partnerships that contribute to a stronger, more connected startup ecosystem @bsacrescentinst @aimtoinnovate @NITIAayog @ciicupdates #AICCIIC #CIIC #BSACIST #AICTE #InnovationCell #DrDipanSahu #NISP #IIC #ARIIA #InstitutionalInnovation #InnovationEcosystem #StartupEcosystem #Entrepreneurship #StartupDevelopment #HigherEducation #IndustryAcademia #Collaboration #StrategicPartnerships #StartupSupport #EmergingVentures #InnovationForImpact #IndiaInnovates