Media Release

Mangaluru, July 23: Mangaluru’s quizzing landscape is poised for a significant boost with the launch of AccuMind, a first-of-its-kind corporate quiz competition. The quiz is designed to bring together professionals and students for a high-stakes intellectual challenge. The event will be held on August 8, 2025 at Vivanta, Mangaluru.

Curated by Lykora Consulting Services Private Limited and supported by EGDK India Private Limited (EG India), the quiz is open to full-time corporate employees as well as students pursuing engineering, management, and other undergraduate or postgraduate courses. With zero registration fees, AccuMind offers an intellectual experience that celebrates business acumen and problem-solving—along with the chance to win exciting prizes. Bright minds from across Karnataka, Kerala, and Goa are invited to participate.

The quiz will be hosted by renowned quizmaster Giri Balasubramaniam, popularly known as ‘Pickbrain’, alongside Rashmi Furtado, Asia’s only professional woman quiz host.

AccuMind aims to bridge the worlds of business, technology and academia through a shared platform of competitive learning. “Mangaluru is rapidly emerging as a regional hub for technology and talent. AccuMind is our attempt to channel that energy into a platform that celebrates sharp thinking and team spirit,” said Keith Lobo, MD of Lykora Consulting. “We see this as the beginning of a long-term effort to position Mangaluru on the national quizzing map.”

EG India, a wholly owned subsidiary of Denmark-based EG A/S, is backing the initiative as part of its commitment to fostering talent in India’s tech sector. The company, which specialises in domain-specific software solutions, views the event as a way to support curiosity and leadership among the next generation.

“As Mangaluru grows into a hub for technology and innovation, EG is proud to support initiatives like AccuMind that encourage curiosity, community, and healthy competition. Events like this help connect industry and academia, creating space for shared learning and real innovation, that’s where true progress begins” said Anand Fernandes, CEO & director of EG India.

"EG is committed to supporting the talent community in Mangaluru, by engaging with platforms that celebrate knowledge, collaboration" said Country HR lead, Jeevan D'Souza. 

“AccuMind aligns with our values of encouraging future-ready thinking. It’s more than a quiz—it’s a way to nurture the qualities we believe drive growth in both people and organisations,” he added.

With participants expected from across the coastal belt, AccuMind hopes to attract a diverse mix of quizzing enthusiasts eager to test their knowledge and engage in intellectual exchange.

For more information, visit: https://www.lykoraconsulting.com/accumind