The Selection Committee Meeting marked a significant milestone in CLICY's mission to nurture young innovators, strengthen the innovation ecosystem, and accelerate the development of impactful, technology-driven solutions for a more sustainable future.

Twelve shortlisted teams from colleges across Karnataka presented their innovative ideas before an eminent Selection Committee comprising experts from sustainability, technology, academia, incubation, and industry. The Committee included Dr. Santanu Basu, Project Director, Harit, HCLFoundation; Dr. Livleen K. Kahlon, Director, TERI; Mr. Sudheendra Nadig, Associate Director, Sustainability Team, HCLTech; Mr. Revanur HariKrishna, Director, Cloud Delivery & Platform Engineering, HCLSoftware; Mr. Venkatesh Raju, Senior Solution Architect, HCLTech; Mr. Mahesha H. K., Associate General Manager, HCLTech; Mr. Abrar Ahmed, Assistant Vice President, Bangalore Bioinnovation Centre; Mr. Puneeth S., Incubation Manager, Siddaganga Incubation Foundation; Dr. Manesh Thomas, CEO, Manipal-Government of Karnataka Bio Incubator, K-Tech Innovation Hub & BIRAC-BioNEST; Ms. Malathi R., Senior Manager, University Industry Interaction Center, REVA NEST; and Ms. Lekhashree B. R., Incubation Manager, RVEI Incubation Foundation.

The selected teams represented RV College of Engineering, Christ University, Mysore School of Architecture, Sri Jayachamarajendra College of Engineering, and Sri Venkateshwara College of Engineering.