TMU Hosted UP Rise 2026 to Promote Campus Innovation, Careers and Startups
Teerthanker Mahaveer University hosted UP Rise 2026 – “Samvad, Sankalp, Safalta” in collaboration with Times Network and Zoom. The event brought together students, industry experts, mentors and entrepreneurs to discuss job opportunities, startup funding and innovation. Promoted as “UP’s Biggest Campus Innovation & Career Drive”, the programme focused on connecting young talent with career opportunities and helping students explore their entrepreneurial ideas.
The Vice Chancellor of TMU addressed the gathering and highlighted the importance of providing students with opportunities in innovation, career development and entrepreneurship. Dr. Pranjal Jain, IRTS Officer, and Mr. Anubhav Dubey, Founder of Chai Sutta Bar, attended the event as chief guests. Their presence added an industry and entrepreneurship perspective to the programme.
Mr. Amrit Chaudhary, Director of Nick IT Solutions Pvt. Ltd., and Mr. Jose Leon, Strategic Advisor to the Board at Webcrs Travel Technologies Pvt. Limited, participated as panellists. They joined the discussions around industry opportunities, innovation and business development.
UP Rise 2026 Focused on Jobs, Funding and Mentorship
The main objective of UP Rise was to create a platform where students could explore employment opportunities, learn about startup funding and connect with experienced mentors. The programme encouraged young participants to think beyond traditional career paths and consider entrepreneurship as another career option.
The event also focused on campus innovation and the startup ecosystem. Students received an opportunity to present their ideas, share innovative solutions and interact with experts from different professional backgrounds.
Dr. Neha Anand, Assistant Director, Academics, TMU, and the Single Point of Contact (SPOC) and Convener of UP Rise 2026, delivered the vote of thanks and acknowledged the contributions of those involved in organising the programme.
Pitching Session Showcased Student Innovation
The pitching session was one of the key highlights of the event. A total of 12 teams participated and presented their ideas. The session provided a platform for students to showcase their creativity, explain their proposed solutions and demonstrate their entrepreneurial potential.
The competition concluded with a prize distribution ceremony attended by the Vice Chancellor of TMU. The Oral Care Innovators team emerged as the winner and received a cash prize of ₹25 lakh. The Socket Server team secured the first runner-up position, while the Vastavikta team finished as the second runner-up.
The awards recognised the participating teams and highlighted the role of student-led innovation in developing ideas with practical applications.
Conclusion
UP Rise 2026 brought students, entrepreneurs, industry experts and mentors together at Teerthanker Mahaveer University. Through discussions on employment, startup funding and mentorship, along with the pitching competition, the event encouraged students to explore new career paths and develop innovative ideas. The programme reflected TMU’s efforts to support entrepreneurship, promote campus innovation and connect students with opportunities beyond the classroom.
