Soumayashree Mishra 
Under Startup Odisha Yatra 2.0, a bootcamp was successfully organised at Veera Surendra Sai University of Technology (VSSUT), Burla, yielding more than 20 ideas from participating students. The concepts ranged from 3D Customised Printers to Agri-tech apps to under-water vehicles, among other things. The Bootcamp was attended by over 150 VSSUT students. The students pitched various solutions and described the problem and the solution they provided.
Dr. Omkar Rai, Executive Chairman of Startup Odisha, paid a visit to the state’s oldest engineering college and shared his vision for encouraging young boys and girls to come up with innovative ideas. He mentioned O-Hub, a world-class Incubation Centre that offers Incubation Support, mentorship, and much more.
Startup Odisha Yatra is our way of educating young boys and girls about the state’s ever-changing startup ecosystem. As the state strives to have 5000 startups by 2025, the Yatra will play a critical role in bringing innovative ideas to the forefront,” said Executive Chairman Dr. Omkar Rai.
Dr. Sanjukta Badhai, Evangelist, Startup Odisha, Mr. Bodhisattwa Sanghapriya, CEO & Founder of IG Drones & VSSUT Alumni, and other Startup Odisha officials were also present at the Bootcamp held at VSSUT, Burla.
