About Rural Ankura Bus Yatra
Rural Ankura Bus Yatra, an initiative led by the International Startup Foundation (ISF), is dedicated to igniting innovation and entrepreneurship at the grassroots level. It aims to empower tier 2 & 3 cities, along with rural areas, by nurturing latent entrepreneurial talent. By fostering a culture of local problem-solving through grassroots innovations and expanding business opportunities across all districts of AP, Rural Ankura Bus Yatra strives to fuel the next wave of growth.
Why Rural Ankura Bus Yatra
- Unlocking Latent Potential
- Promoting Local Problem-Solving
- Decentralizing Growth
- Strengthening the Rural Economy
- Building a Supportive Ecosystem
- Celebrating Entrepreneurial Spirit
- Catalyzing Sustainable Development
Distinguished Guests at Rural Ankura Bus Yatra
Sri Konidela Pawan Kalyan
Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Dr Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar
Hon’ble Minister of State for Rural Development & Communications
Govt. of India
Sri Nara Lokesh
Hon’ble Minister of IT & Education
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh
Why Sponsor
Sponsoring the Rural Startup Bus Yatra is not just a financial contribution; it’s an investment in social impact, brand reputation, and future market opportunities. It offers sponsors a unique platform to drive change, foster innovation, and build lasting relationships with emerging entrepreneurs and communities.
- Align with Social Impact and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Goals
- Supporting Local Innovation
- Corporate Networking and Mentorship Opportunities
- Long-Term Investment in India’s Growth
- Enhancing Employee Engagement
Due to recent heavy floods in Andhra Pradesh, and in consideration of restoring facilities and avoiding any inconvenience to startup entrepreneurs, we have decided to cancel the physical event that was scheduled for 1st October. Instead, the Local, Regional, and State finals will now be conducted virtually.
Rural Ankura Bus Yatra Agenda
DAY 1 – 1st Oct 2024 (Tuesday)
KL Deemed to be University
08:30 – 09:30
Registration & Breakfast
09:30 – 12:00
Pitch Fest/ Demo Day
12:00 – 13:00
Networking Lunch with CXOs
13:30 – 15:00
Round Table
15:00 – 16:00
Interactive Session – Hon’ble Minsiters will address
16:00 – 16:30
Awards and Feliciation Session
16:30 – 17:30
Hi-Tea / Closed Door meeting with Hon’ble Ministers
19:30 – 20:30
CXOs Networking Dinner with Hon’ble Ministers
DAY 2 – 2nd Oct 2024 (Wednesday)
KL Deemed to be University
07:30 – 09:00
Breakfast
09:00 – 10:30
Flag off Ceremony. Speaches by Ministers. Flag off
10:30
Buses leave to Sri City
12:30 – 13:30
Lunch Break at …. College (ongole region)
16:30-17:30
Snack break at ….. College (Nellore region)
21:00
Dinner at Sri City
DAY 3 – 3rd Oct 2024 (Thursday)
Sri City
07:30 – 09:00
Breakfast
Rural Ankura Yatra Curtain Raiser Ceremony
Sponsors
Regional Contest Dates for Ideathon/Pitchathon
Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology, Duvvada, Gajuwaka, Visakhapatnam
Date – 18th Sept 2024
Kakinada – Aditya University
Date – 18th Sept 2024
Amaravati – SRM University
Date – 11th Sept 2024
Anantapuram – Anantha Lakshmi Institute of Tech & Sciences
Date – 12th Sept 2024
Tirupati – IIT, Tirupati
Date – 21st Sept 2024
Kuppam – Kuppam Engineering College
Date – 19th Sept 2024
Registered Colleges
Anantha lakshmi Institute of Technology and Sciences
Koneru Lakshmaiah Education Foundation
KKR & KSR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCES
Kuppam Engineering College
Prakasam Engineering College
Bapatla Engineering College(Autonomous)
Aditya Institute of Technology and Management
Chaitanya Bharathi Institue of Tech, Proddatur
Dhanekula Engineering Collage
Ramachandra College of Engineering
NRI Institute of Technology
Godavari Global University
Rajeev Gandhi Memorial College of Engg & Technology
B.V.Raju College
Vishnu Engineering College for Women
Vishnu Foundation TBI
SHRI VISHNU COLLEGE OF PHARMACY
Vishnu Institute of Technology
Vignan’s Institute of Information Technology
Viswam Engineering College
Best innovation university
Andhra Engineering College
Smt.B.seetha polytechnic
Avanthi institute of engineering and technology
Vijaya Institute of Technology for Women
Gates Institute of Technology
Mother Theresa Institute of Engineering and Technology
Government degree College rampa chodavaram
Avanthi institute of engineering and technology, Vijayanagaram
Avanthi institute of engineering and technology, Srikakulam
DVR & Dr HS MIC College of Technology
Govt degree college ARAKU valley
Raghu Engineering College
VEMU Institute of Technology
Vasireddy Venkatadri (VVIT)
Narsaraopet Engineering college
Srinivasa Institute of Engineering and Technology
Vignan University
K.S.R.M. College of Engineering
IIT Tirupati
Madanapalle Institute of Technolog & Sciences
Narayana Engineering College, Nellore
VSM College of engineering
Dr.K.V.Subba Reddy Institute of Technology
Andhra Loyola institute of Engineering and Technology
Malineni Lakshmaiah Women’s Engineering College
PSCMR College of Engineering and Technology
St Mary’s Women’s Engineering College
Sai Rajeswari Institute of Technology, Proddatur.
Audisankara College of Engineering and Telchnology
BVC ENGINERRING COLLEGE
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE FOR WOMEN
Dadi Veerunaidu College
Kakinada Institute of Technological and sciences
Raja Ratna KITS Engineering College
IDEAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
KORM College of Engineering
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering for Women(Autonomous)
Gayatri Vidya Parishad College of Engineering(Autonomous)
KLM College of Engineering for Women
Usharama college of engineering and technology
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