ACIC-CBIT • Institutional Outreach
Executive Summary
Between the two outreach drives covered in this report, Team ACIC-CBIT engaged three Government ITI campuses in and around Hyderabad, namely ITI Khairatabad, ITI Sanathnagar, and the Advanced Training Centre at ITI Patancheru, to build awareness of the ACIC-CBIT innovation ecosystem and to invite students to participate in GRIP Cohort IV. Sessions introduced students and faculty to ACIC-CBIT's flagship programmes, Makerspace facilities, and incubation support, and were met with a strongly positive response across all three campuses.
This report consolidates two site visit reports: the Khairatabad and Sanathnagar outreach conducted on , and the Patancheru capacity-building and outreach programme, into a single record for institutional reference.
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Government ITI Campuses Engaged
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Outreach Drives Consolidated
GRIP IV
Cohort Participation Encouraged
Part A • 01 May 2026
Government ITI Khairatabad & Government ITI Sanathnagar
On 01 May 2026, Team ACIC-CBIT conducted institutional outreach visits to Government ITI Khairatabad and Government ITI Sanathnagar to inspire students towards innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-based problem-solving. The sessions introduced students to ACIC-CBIT's innovation ecosystem under the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, and encouraged participation in GRIP Cohort IV.
Objectives
- Create awareness about ACIC-CBIT and its innovation ecosystem.
- Introduce flagship programmes including CIF, SIP, Smart Kisan, Stree Shakti, and Grama Prerana.
- Showcase Makerspace facilities such as 3D printers, laser cutters, drones, and AR/VR.
- Encourage students to identify community problems and build innovative solutions.
- Invite ITI students to participate in GRIP Cohort IV.
Outreach Outcome
The outreach successfully connected ITI students with the ACIC-CBIT innovation ecosystem. Students were encouraged to transform practical technical skills into innovative solutions through mentorship, prototyping, and incubation support.
Khairatabad & Sanathnagar
Activity Flow
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Meeting with Principal
The ACIC-CBIT team met with the Principal and faculty members to discuss opportunities for collaboration and future innovation initiatives.
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Student Awareness Session
Interactive sessions highlighted innovation, entrepreneurship, startup opportunities, and the importance of solving grassroots problems.
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Programme Presentation
Students were introduced to ACIC-CBIT, flagship programmes, Makerspace facilities, and incubation support.
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Interaction & Q&A
Students actively discussed ideas, career opportunities, prototype development, and mentorship.
Part B • Advanced Training Centre
Government ITI Patancheru
The ACIC-CBIT team visited the Advanced Training Centre at Government ITI Patancheru to conduct a capacity-building and innovation awareness programme. Students were introduced to the ACIC-CBIT innovation ecosystem, GRIP Cohort IV, Makerspace facilities, and entrepreneurship opportunities.
Objectives
- Promote innovation.
- Create awareness of ACIC-CBIT programmes.
- Scout innovators for GRIP Cohort IV.
- Strengthen collaboration under the existing MoU.
- Encourage entrepreneurship.
Capacity Building & Innovation Awareness
The Capacity Outreach Programme conducted at the Advanced Training Centre, Government ITI Patancheru, marked another significant milestone in ACIC-CBIT's mission to build a vibrant grassroots innovation ecosystem across Telangana.
The programme successfully introduced students to the immense opportunities available through innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology-driven problem-solving. Through interactive discussions, institutional engagement, and awareness of GRIP Cohort IV and other flagship initiatives, students gained valuable insights into transforming practical skills into impactful innovations.
Innovation Ecosystem Introduced to Students
Flagship Programmes
CIF, SIP, Smart Kisan, Stree Shakti, and Grama Prerana.
Makerspace Facilities
3D printers, laser cutters, drones, and AR/VR.
GRIP Cohort IV
Students were invited to participate, with potential innovators identified for further support.
Mentorship & Incubation
Support to transform practical technical skills into innovative solutions through mentorship, prototyping, and incubation.
Overall Impact
Across Government ITI Khairatabad, Government ITI Sanathnagar, and Government ITI Patancheru, the outreach drive connected students and faculty with the ACIC-CBIT innovation ecosystem and generated strong interest in GRIP Cohort IV. Together, the three sessions reinforced ACIC-CBIT's mission of building a grassroots innovation pipeline across Telangana's technical and vocational institutions, and identified a pool of potential innovators for continued mentorship, prototyping, and incubation support.
ACIC CBIT vision is to encourage a spirit of entrepreneurship in the underserved/unserved regions by providing enabling infrastructure and facilitating an environment for innovations.
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