Media Release

Mangaluru, Nov 3: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management is thrilled to announce Synergia’ 25, a national level event powered SHINE Foundation. This flagship initiative is a multi-layered innovation platform dedicated to unifying students from grade 8 to 12 up to Engineering, to address societal problems through Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) through their Creative ideas.

The inauguration ceremony is scheduled on Nov 6, 2025 and will feature esteemed personalities and dignitaries from Academia and Industry with Allan Bech, Chief Technology Officer (CTO), EGDK, and Tina Bodin, head of Human Resources, EGDK as chief guests. The grand finale and award ceremony will be on Nov 8, 2025, which will also be graced by prominent leaders and industry experts.

Synergia’ 25, is an extensive innovation festival, scheduled to take place from November 6 to 8, 2025, and is anticipated to attract over 20,000 students from more than 425 institutions. The 3-days mega fest has four major events

The 12th edition of the Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt (SSTH) of this year will provide a platform for school and Pre-university students to present Innovative solutions to community driven regional challenges. The selected students will receive seed grant totalling to Rs 2,00,000 and benefit from on-campus mentorship and also access to Sahyadri's dedicated innovation infrastructure to develop their ideas into Proof of Concepts (POCs).

The 8th edition of Devhost sponsored by EG, a flagship technical event featuring a 36-hour National-level Hackathon hosted by the Sahyadri Open-Source Community (SOSC). It also includes developer talks, master-classes, and workshops led by industry experts along with exciting technical competitions.

Aerophilia, a National-level Aero-tech fest conducted by Team Challengers. This two-day celebration of innovation will feature aeromodelling showcases, drone racing, RC flying, air shows, gaming competitions, and interactive workshops, all designed to spark curiosity and passion in emerging technologies.

The Sahyadri Robotics Club (SRC) will host several engaging robotics challenges, including robo soccer, sumo, and autonomous navigation events, offering students a chance to display their skills in mechanics, control systems, and automation.

In recent years, Synergia has served as a significant motivator for young minds, inspiring numerous regional start-ups. Success stories from the Sahyadri incubation ecosystem include the STEM toy brand Dreamkit.cc, the assistive technology venture Prafal, and the deep-tech audio start-up Sonic Lamb.

Synergia’25 is open to the public. The students, educators, and enthusiasts welcomes to join this three-day convergence of innovative young minds from November 6 to 8, 2025. Spot registration is available for other interested participants. We invite industry leaders to collaborate with Sahyadri College to support this inspiring event and foster the development of future changemakers.