Engage PES Students ThroughHackathons, Workshops, and Scholarships
The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at PES University invites industry partners to engage our talented student community. Foster innovation, develop skills, and identify top talent through competitive and educational initiatives.
Why Propose Competitions with CIE?
Engaging with PES students through competitions offers mutual benefits for industries and students. Drive innovation, identify talent, and contribute to the next generation of tech leaders.
Foster Innovation
Challenge students to solve real-world problems, as seen in events like inGenius 2019
Identify Talent
Spot top performers for internships, similar to CIE Ignite Ideathon winners securing internships with Cisco in 2024
Enhance Brand Visibility
Gain exposure among tech-savvy students through event sponsorship and participation
Support Skill Development
Share industry expertise through workshops, preparing students for tech-driven careers
Contribute to Education
Offer scholarships to support student innovators, encouraging academic excellence
Competition and Engagement Opportunities
Choose from various engagement formats to connect with PES students
Propose a Hackathon
Most PopularHost a hackathon to challenge PES students to innovate and solve industry-relevant problems
Format:
24-hour or multi-day hackathon with themed challenges
Example Success:
24-Hour Commerce Hackathon 2022 at PESU52 - students built businesses from scratch, top teams won prizes up to ₹10,000
Benefits:
- Identify talent through project submissions
- Offer internships to top teams
- Gain visibility among coding enthusiasts
Host a Workshop
Share your expertise by hosting workshops for PES students on emerging technologies or industry skills
Format:
Half-day or full-day workshops on AI, cybersecurity, Web3, etc.
Example Success:
AI for Road Safety session with Dr. Anbumani Subramanian and Intel AMAs since 2018
Benefits:
- Build connections with interested students
- Enhance reputation as thought leader
- Foster potential collaborations
Offer Scholarships
Support student innovators by offering scholarships to recognize academic and entrepreneurial excellence
Format:
Scholarship programs for top performers in hackathons, ideathons, or academic categories
Example Success:
Similar to PES University's existing scholarship model for top batch performers
Benefits:
- Encourage talent development
- Build lasting relationships with recipients
- Support future employees or collaborators
Ready to Engage with PES Talent?
Join industry leaders in fostering innovation and identifying exceptional talent through CIE competitions