Idea Storm evokes enthusiastic response

Visakhapatnam: Idea Storm 2023, an Ideathon organised by ā-Hub and Alcove Partners, here turned into a resounding success in nurturing innovative ideas and bringing them to life.

The event, which was held on Saturday evening, received an overwhelming response from young, dynamic and creative minds from all over the Visakhapatnam region.

Out of 50 entries, the top 10 were shortlisted for the finals, where the participants presented their ideas to a panel of judges. The judges for the event were Kiran Korivi (Director, Alcove Partners), Prof. H. Purushottam (Head, IPR Cell, Andhra University) and Prof K. Satya Murty (Adjunct Professor at Andhra University

School of International Business), all of whom are experts in their respective fields. They evaluated the participants' ideas based on their innovation, practicality and potential for impact.

After careful consideration, the winners were announced and rewarded with trophies. The top three ideas showcased creativity and feasibility, and their creators received high praise from the judges.

First prize winners were Mandapaka K P Vritika, D Manasa, T Dhilleswara Rao, K Aiswarya Jahnavi of Team Green Eco Bin, Dr. Lankapalli Bullayya College. The second place was secured by K Lalitha Srija, Bhavana Reddy, Dia Jain of Team DeCOIR, Andhra University and GITAM. Third position was bagged by M. Bhaskar, I. Sri Surya Varma, Harsha Vardhan, J Bhargavi Durga of Team Campus Deals, GVP College of Engineering.

"We were impressed by the diversity of ideas presented at Idea Storm 2023," said one of the judges, Kiran Korivi. Prof. Purushottam said It was heartening to see so many young minds coming together to solve real-world problems and create a better future for all.

The event was a collaborative effort between ā-Hub and Alcove Partners. The organisers expressed their gratitude to all the participants, judges, and partners for making Idea Storm 2023 a grand success.