Media Release
Mangaluru, Nov 9: Sahyadri College of Engineering and Management is delighted to announce Synergia’26, a national-level technical and innovation festival powered by the SHINE Foundation. This flagship initiative is a multi-layered innovation platform that brings together students from grade 8 through 12, as well as engineering students, to address societal challenges through science, technology, and creativity.
The inauguration ceremony will be held on November 12 and will feature distinguished guests and dignitaries from academia, industry, and government, including Siddalingappa B Pujari, managing director of GTTC and Dr Prakyath Rai, chief data scientist and team manager at EG India as the chief guest. The grand finale and awards ceremony, scheduled for November 14, will feature Shashidhar Hegde as the chief guest, along with other prominent leaders and industry experts. The event is expected to attract more than 5,000 students from over 425 institutions. Synergia’26, an extensive innovation festival, will take place from November 12 to 14.
The 13th edition of the Sahyadri Science Talent Hunt (SSTH) will provide a platform for school and pre-university students to present innovative, community-driven solutions to regional challenges. Selected students will receive seed grants from a pool of Rs 2,00,000 and benefit from on-campus mentorship and access to Sahyadri’s dedicated innovation infrastructure to develop their ideas into proof-of-concept (PoC) models.
The event will also feature the 9th edition of DevHost, with EG as its title sponsor. DevHost is a flagship technical event featuring a 36-hour, national-level hackathon hosted by the Sahyadri Open-Source Community (SOSC). It will also include developer talks, masterclasses, workshops led by industry experts, and exciting technical competitions.
Aerophilia, a national-level aero-tech fest conducted by Team Challengers and sponsored by Ninetron Tech, will celebrate innovation over two days. The fest will feature aeromodelling showcases, drone racing, RC flying, air shows, gaming competitions, and interactive workshops, all designed to spark curiosity and passion for emerging technologies.
The Sahyadri Robotics Club (SRC) will host several engaging robotics challenges, including robo soccer, sumo, and autonomous navigation events. These activities will give students an opportunity to showcase their skills in mechanics, control systems, and automation.
In recent years, Synergia has been a significant source of motivation for young students and has inspired 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’26 is open to the public. We welcome students, educators, and enthusiasts to join this three-day celebration of innovation from November 12 to 14.
Spot registrations are available for interested participants. We also invite industry leaders to collaborate with Sahyadri College to support this inspiring event and foster the development of future changemakers.
For more information, please contact: synergia@sahyadri.edu.in
9448983914 — Dr Prashanth Rao (Faculty coordinator)
9535670414 — Bhavish Shetty (Event coordinator)
7676938425 — Kushi Shetty (Event coordinator)