AIM Team Visit to AIC-SKU, Anantapuramu

AIC-SKU had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Alokik on 12 January 2026 for an insightful visit and interaction with its startup ecosystem, during which he engaged extensively with startups both in person and virtually, listened to founders present their innovations, problem statements, progress, and future plans, and appreciated their clarity, confidence, and impact-driven approach. He also held detailed discussions with the Board of Directors, the AIC-SKU team, and startup founders during a networking lunch, covering AIC-SKU’s current operations, challenges faced by startups and incubation centres, the forward-looking vision for scaling impact, and opportunities under AIM 2.0 and other upcoming programs. Mr. Alokik reviewed the AIC-SKU facilities and expressed appreciation for the robust infrastructure, mentoring support, and structured ecosystem nurturing early-stage innovators. As part of the visit, he also visited the ADI Foundation, where he observed the work of Dhanwin Eco Woods, a startup leveraging small-scale machinery to create eco-friendly products, and commended its practical, sustainable, grassroots innovation. Overall, Mr. Alokik conveyed that he was highly impressed with AIC-SKU’s efforts in supporting startups and fostering innovation, and the visit concluded on a positive note with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration and further support the startup ecosystem.

AIC-SKU had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Alokik on 12 January 2026 for an insightful visit and interaction with its startup ecosystem, during which he engaged extensively with startups both in person and virtually, listened to founders present their innovations, problem statements, progress, and future plans, and appreciated their clarity, confidence, and impact-driven approach. He also held detailed discussions with the Board of Directors, the AIC-SKU team, and startup founders during a networking lunch, covering AIC-SKU’s current operations, challenges faced by startups and incubation centres, the forward-looking vision for scaling impact, and opportunities under AIM 2.0 and other upcoming programs. Mr. Alokik reviewed the AIC-SKU facilities and expressed appreciation for the robust infrastructure, mentoring support, and structured ecosystem nurturing early-stage innovators. As part of the visit, he also visited the ADI Foundation, where he observed the work of Dhanwin Eco Woods, a startup leveraging small-scale machinery to create eco-friendly products, and commended its practical, sustainable, grassroots innovation. Overall, Mr. Alokik conveyed that he was highly impressed with AIC-SKU’s efforts in supporting startups and fostering innovation, and the visit concluded on a positive note with a shared commitment to strengthen collaboration and further support the startup ecosystem.