ITER Students Win People's Choice Award at National Innovation Competition
ITER team wins award at national-level innovation competition
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Students from the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, won the People's Choice Award at TECHgium 2026, a national innovation competition organized by L&T Technology Services. Their project, C.H.I.R.A.N.J.E.E.V.I, was selected from over 62,000 participants from 540 engineering institutions across India.
- 01The award-winning team included Koustav Bera, Tanishq Bhakuni, Swetanjana Maity, and Ayan Bhattacharjee, mentored by Ayes Chinmay.
- 02TECHgium 2026 featured a rigorous nine-month evaluation process, with only 34 teams reaching the final round.
- 03The competition offered prizes totaling over ₹18 lakh (approximately $22,000 USD).
- 04The project C.H.I.R.A.N.J.E.E.V.I was recognized for its innovative approach among a vast pool of entries.
- 05The event highlights the growing emphasis on innovation and technology in engineering education in India.
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Students from the Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER) in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, achieved remarkable success by winning the People's Choice Award at TECHgium 2026, a prestigious national-level innovation competition organized by L&T Technology Services. Their project, C.H.I.R.A.N.J.E.E.V.I, was selected from an impressive pool of over 62,000 participants representing more than 540 engineering institutions across India. The award-winning team comprised Koustav Bera, Tanishq Bhakuni, Swetanjana Maity, and Ayan Bhattacharjee, all mentored by Ayes Chinmay. The competition involved a rigorous nine-month evaluation process, culminating in a final round where only 34 teams presented their prototypes to a distinguished jury. The total prize money for the competition exceeded ₹18 lakh (approximately $22,000 USD), underscoring the significance of innovation in engineering education. This recognition not only highlights the students' hard work but also emphasizes the importance of fostering creativity and technological advancement within India's educational landscape.
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The success of ITER students at TECHgium enhances the reputation of engineering education in Bhubaneswar, encouraging future innovation.
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