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SSN Institutions and Shiv Nadar University Chennai Incubates

SSN Institutions and Shiv Nadar University Chennai recently concluded its annual technology fest, INVENTE ’22. The two-day intercollegiate fest was held at the campus and aimed at encouraging students to showcase their talent across a range of disciplines that they are passionate about.

SSN Institutions and Shiv Nadar University Chennai recently concluded its annual technology fest, INVENTE ’22. The two-day intercollegiate fest was held at the campus and aimed at encouraging students to showcase their talent across a range of disciplines that they are passionate about.

The fest witnessed enthusiastic participation from over two thousand students across both institutions, which are part of the Shiv Nadar Foundation. The goal was to display technical knowledge and innovation. The highlight of INVENTE was the Artificial Intelligence, Optics, and Fintech workshop facilitated by industry professionals to provide skill development opportunities to students.

The chief guest at the event was Mr. Nandakumar Subburaman, CEO, Co-Founder of Perfint Healthcare Pvt Ltd. In his address, Mr. Subburaman highlighted the impact of technology in transforming the medical profession.

He talked about new path-breaking innovations, such as robotic surgery, as well as other exciting emerging technologies, which promise to bring futuristic change to this sector.

Dr. Kala Vijayakumar, President SSN Institutions and Pro-Chancellor, of Shiv Nadar University Chennai, said, “At the Shiv Nadar Foundation, we believe in a 360-degree approach to education. In addition to ensuring a sound grounding in academics, we also encourage our students to pursue excellence in their individual interests.

INVENTE was conceptualized six years ago for SSN College of Engineering and has now been introduced in Shiv Nadar
University, Chennai as well.  We are excited to see different innovative ideas and workable solutions from our students that have been showcased here across events. A big thanks to our honored chief guest and a special mention to all the students for their enthusiastic
participation. I am determined that we will continue to offer our students multi-dimensional platforms to showcase their talent and innovativeness.” As part of INVENTE, ‘Hackinifinity’, the flagship 24-hour-long hackathon at SSN College of Engineering, was also held.

It included students from Shiv Nadar University Chennai as well. It
was concluded successfully with some of the winning hacks.Invente was launched in 2016, aiming to create, sustain and elevate technology enthusiasts. It has evolved into an incubator of talent and innovation, allowing students to achieve early recognition for their talents.

About SSN Institutions
SSN Institutions, located in the Old Mahabalipuram Road, is spread over 250 acres with a built-up area of over 1.8 million sqft and is equipped with state-of-the-art infrastructure for learning including computers and Internet facilities networked by optic fiber links, modern workshops & labs, seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, gymnasium, a sports complex and hostels for men and women. The campus is entirely wi-fi enabled with 24/7 internet access.
The total students’ strength is 4200. SSN has one of the highest percentages of Ph.D. holders in its faculty among all private educational institutions. SSN Institutions currently comprise a College of Engineering, School of Management, School of Advanced Software Engineering, School of Advanced Career Education, and the Research Center.
About Shiv Nadar University Chennai
Shiv Nadar University Chennai (https://www.snuchennai.edu.in/) is a research-focused University offering wide-
range of specialized academic programs at the undergraduate level. The University has been set up by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, a philanthropic foundation established by Mr. Shiv Nadar, Founder, HCL – a US$12.1 billion leading global technology enterprise. The University endeavors to become a pioneering institution of higher education, setting new global academic benchmarks and revolutionizing the education landscape in the country.
 
The University campus features state-of-the-art infrastructure for learning, including seminar halls, auditoria, libraries, a gymnasium, a sports complex, and hostels for men and women. The campus is entirely wi-fi enabled with 24/7 internet access.
 
Shiv Nadar University Chennai offers a holistic educational environment that is continually evolving to bridge the gap between the classroom and global demands by world-class faculty who are progressive academicians, leading thinkers, and innovative educators from ranked global universities. The University commenced its journey towards becoming a globally acclaimed centre for learning and innovation in 2018 and offers innovative undergraduate programs in the fields of engineering and commerce and has now also introduced doctoral programs across various disciplines.
About Shiv Nadar Foundation 
Established in 1994 by Shiv Nadar, Founder of, HCL – a US$12.1 billion leading global technology enterprise, the Foundation is committed to the creation of a more equitable, merit-based society by empowering individuals through transformational education and bridging the socio-economic divide. Over the last 27 years, the Foundation has directly touched the lives of over 30,000 alumni and students through its marquee institutions in literacy, K12, and higher education.
Today, the Foundation has a community of over 100,000 constituents, which includes not only globally dispersed alumni and students but also faculty members, corporate executives, and extended families. The Foundation has invested over US$ 1 billion in its seven landmark institutions and initiatives across education and art. Currently, over 13,000 students and over 2,000 faculty are part of the Foundation, along with around
21,000-strong globally dispersed alumni community.
The Foundation’s students have gone to study at some of the best institutions globally, including the Ivy League in the US and top universities in other countries, including Australia, Singapore, China, and the UK. Students are also working in major corporations, including Goldman Sachs, Honda, HP, Schindler, and several others, both in India and across other geographies.
Faculty across the Foundation institutions are drawn from the best Indian and international universities, with a strong focus on research and innovation. The Shiv Nadar Foundation pursues the philosophy of ‘Creative Philanthropy. It is a powerful model which envisages the creation of institutions that are built to last and continue to impact future generations. It is an approach that allows sustained institutionalized philanthropy for long-term, high-impact, socio-economic transformation.
This article was shared with Prittle Prattle News as a Press Release.
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