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UPRISE 2026 Ignites Student Innovation in UP
30 Sep
Summary
- UPRISE 2026 initiative fosters innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Build for UP Pitch Finale saw 12 teams present local solutions.
- Nearly 2 lakh reached digitally, 8,000 offline across UP cities.
The Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET) recently hosted UPRISE 2026, an initiative focused on campus innovation and career development. This event aligns with the Uttar Pradesh government's youth empowerment agenda, bringing together students, entrepreneurs, mentors, and industry experts. It aims to stimulate innovation, entrepreneurship, career exploration, and practical problem-solving among young individuals.
The 'Build for UP' Pitch Finale was a major highlight, where 12 student teams presented their innovative solutions tailored to address local challenges. These ideas were evaluated by an expert advisory panel. 'Petro Water' emerged as the winner, followed by 'Neuro Grip' as the first runner-up and 'Agri Nova' as the second runner-up.
Through its university outreach campaign, UPRISE 2026 has provided students with platforms to showcase ideas and gain exposure to the startup ecosystem. The campaign has extended to cities like Kanpur, Agra, Lucknow, and others. The event saw substantial engagement with around 1,650 participants registered. Digital platforms reached nearly 2 lakh people, while offline engagement touched approximately 8,000, underscoring the growing enthusiasm for innovation-driven growth among Uttar Pradesh's youth.
