The Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development (ED) Cell (PG) of SDM Post Graduation Centre organised Yuva Biz 2026, a business plan competition for PG and B.Voc students, on 14 October 2026. Six teams participated, presenting innovative business ideas and entrepreneurial plans.
The jury comprised Dr Suchetha N V, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, SDM Institute of Technology, and Mr Harish Shetty, Assistant Professor, Department of Commerce, SDM College, Ujire. The competition aimed to nurture entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and business planning skills among students.
Mr Faizal, Mr Akash R and Ms Apoorva, final-year students of B.Voc in Retail and Supply Chain Management, secured the first prize, receiving ₹3,000 and certificates. Mr Kishore, a final-year student of the same programme, won the second prize of ₹2,000.
Dr Shashiprabha, Coordinator of the Incubation and ED Cell; Mr Pradeep K, Event Coordinator; and Mr Praveena D, Member of the Incubation and ED Cell, were present during the event.