The V-Launchpad 2025 – Global Innovators Challenge for Swarna Andhra @2047 concluded with a grand valedictory function held at VIT-AP University, featuring the prize distribution ceremony for the winning teams. The event was graced by Dr. Pemmasani Chandrasekhar, Hon’ble Union Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications, Government of India, who attended as the Chief Guest. Sri Murali Bukkapatnam, Chairman of TiE Global and Founder-CEO of Volksy Technologies, joined as the Guest of Honour.
Distinguished dignitaries on the dais also included Ms. Edyta Wołczyk, CEO of IBS GLOBAL and Director of Marketing Development at WIIPA, Poland, and Sri Sankar Viswanathan, Vice President of the VIT Group. The V-Launchpad 2025 – Global Innovators Challenge is a ground-breaking event, offering a premier platform for celebrating innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership skills among students and startups.
The 4th edition, V-Launchpad 2025 was conducted on a global scale, with a focus on Sustainable Solutions for Swarna Andhra @2047. The goal is to inspire and empower aspiring innovators to develop sustainable solutions that address some of the world’s most pressing challenges, in line with the vision of a prosperous and sustainable Andhra Pradesh by 2047. In line with the theme Sustainable Solutions for Swarna Andhra @2047, this edition brought together the brightest minds from around the world, with over 800 teams registered, representing from top-tier institutions such as IITs, IIITs, IIMs, NITs, and other prestigious national and international universities.
Institutions like Rochester Institute of Technology (USA), Arizona State University (USA), Binghamton University (USA), TiE University, the Malaysian Innovation Association, Junior Academy of Science (Ukraine), Indonesian Young Scientist Association, and IBS Global (Poland) are among the distinguished international partners collaborating on this monumental event
Speaking on the occasion Dr.Pemmasani Chandrasekhar - Minister of State for Rural Development and Communications Government of India Said "The most important step in entrepreneurship is initiation. Those who think differently and act decisively will find success. True innovation comes from identifying real problems and creating solutions, not just building products.
Many entrepreneurs build what already exists — but to truly succeed, you must bring new and innovative ideas to life. Keep searching, learning from failures, improving prototypes, and never fear setbacks. Every failure is a lesson toward achieving your goal."Sri Murali Bukkapatnam, Chairman, TiE Global & Founder-CEO, Volksy Technologies, who graced the event as Guest of Honour, emphasized the importance of entrepreneurial mindset and global collaboration.
"Innovation is no longer a choice—it’s a necessity for building a sustainable and prosperous future. V-Launchpad 2025 has proven that young minds, when empowered with the right platform and mentorship, can drive impactful change. The journey of entrepreneurship is about solving real-world problems with scalable and sustainable solutions.
Ms. Edyta Wołczyk, CEO of IBS GLOBAL (Poland), participated as a global partner, highlighting the event’s commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership among students and start-ups. Ms. Wołczyk commended VIT-AP’s infrastructure and vision, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in nurturing future leaders and innovators for a sustainable tomorrow.
Dr. S.V. Kota Reddy, Vice Chancellor of VIT-AP University, in his welcome address, highlighted the significance of nurturing innovation and entrepreneurship, and said that "V-Launchpad 2025 is more than a competition—it's a celebration of visionary thinking and purposeful innovation. At VIT-AP, we are committed to fostering a culture where young minds are encouraged to think boldly, act ethically, and innovate sustainably.
Events like these provide a global platform for students and startups to collaborate, solve real-world challenges, and contribute meaningfully to the vision of Swarna Andhra @2047. We believe that empowering youth with the right ecosystem today lays the foundation for a resilient and progressive tomorrow."
The winning teams under various tracks for V-Launchpad 2025 are as follows – Startup VC Pitching Track - Netts Mobility Pvt. Ltd. First cash prize Rs. 1.00L, Hanumax Technologies Pvt. Ltd., Second cash prize of Rs. 75K, ProjectB Third cash prize Rs. 50K. Ideation Track (External) – Vividhra Pvt. Ltd, Satyabhama University - First Prize Rs. 20K, Snack Sense, SRAM-AP University – Second Prize Rs. 10K, JNH Industry , SSIIE-TBI Tirupati – Third Prize Rs.5K. . Ideation Track (VIT-AP University) - Hover Charge-First Prize Winner, Craft Sphere- Second Prize, and Chaithanya Vriksha- Third Prize, Dr. Ameet Chavan – Director IIEC, Dr.Arunkumar Sivakumar Dean,School of Business (VSB) VIT-AP Faculty,Staff,Participants of Vlaunchpad 2025,Students were also present on the occasion