ACIC RISE

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran, successfully hosted RISEON 2.0, an engaging platform promoting innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, and technology-driven problem-solving among young innovators.
The event brought together enthusiastic participants who showcased creative ideas and solutions to real-world challenges.
The event was graced by Mr. Rohit Heera, Digital Forensics Examiner, Cyber Crime, Punjab Police, as the Chief Guest, whose valuable insights encouraged participants to explore emerging technologies and impactful solutions.
The ideas were evaluated by a distinguished panel comprising Mr. Tarun Malhotra (CEO, Cyber Splunk), Dr. Sapna Thakur (CEO, ACIC, Eternal University Foundation), Er. Rupinder Singh (MD, RRIZA Engineering Solutions), Mr. Gurwant Singh (Director, B.G. Innovatech Pvt. Ltd.), and Mr. Prakash Sharma (Penta Virtual).
RISEON 2.0 WINNERS
1st Position
NexWing – Sanya Singh, Saurav, Krish
SafeID – Divyanshi, Gurleen Kaur
2nd Position
FarmFoge – Mohit Kamboj
Hexora – Kashish, Shivam, Seerat
3rd Position
Entanglix Labs – Jaideep, Ipsh*ta, Shradhanjali
Nova – Aksh*t, Aditya, Varun

CONSOLATION PRIZES
Qexeb – Ranveer Vyas, Rashi Raj Mehta, Ayush Dhiman
OreVanta – Mahir Arora, Arvinder Singh, Sagar, Ayush Kamboj
Atlas – Adarsh Yadav
GreenTech Innovators – Manjot Kaur, Prabhjot Kaur
Team Omega – Priyanka Goyal, Yuvraj, Himanshu
Agreevision – Nakul Bansal

Heartfelt congratulations to all the winners and participants for their innovative ideas, dedication, and teamwork.
We gratefully acknowledge the guidance and support of Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean Research & Development, CGC Landran, and Prof. (Dr.) Amresh Kumar, CEO, ACIC RISE Association, in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among young minds.
We sincerely thank the Vertical Heads - Er. Sonia Jindal (Drone Technology), Er. Satwinder Singh (Advanced Manufacturing), and Er. Jaspreet Kaur (Cyber Security Lab) for their valuable support and efforts.
Heartfelt thanks to the RISOVATE Club student coordinators and the entire RISE team for their dedicated efforts in making RISEON 2.0 a success.

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran, is delighted to share that ACIC RISE Association, CGC Landran, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with H.S. Sidhu Farming Solutions, represented by its Founder, Mr. Heera Singh Sidhu, marking a significant step towards strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship in the agri-tech and precision agriculture ecosystem.

H.S. Sidhu Farming Solutions is engaged in precision agriculture and emerging technologies aimed at modernizing farming practices. Through this collaboration, the partnership aims to provide meaningful incubation support, facilitate knowledge exchange, mentorship, networking, technology-driven opportunities, and entrepreneurial growth, while enabling the startup to leverage relevant ecosystem resources and explore avenues for further development.

The MoU reflects a shared commitment towards fostering innovation-driven agriculture, technology adoption, and sustainable entrepreneurial development, while strengthening meaningful linkages between academia, startups, and the emerging agri-tech ecosystem.
This collaboration was strengthened through the constant guidance and support of Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean (R&D), CGC Landran, and Prof. (Dr.) Amresh Kumar, CEO, ACIC RISE Association, whose visionary leadership continues to promote innovation, nurture entrepreneurship, and strengthen the incubation ecosystem.
The Department of RISE continues to foster meaningful partnerships that empower startups, encourage technology-driven innovation, strengthen incubation initiatives, and contribute to the development of a vibrant, sustainable, and future-ready entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Department of RISE is pleased to share that Prof. (Dr.) Amresh Kumar, CEO, ACIC RISE Association, along with Mr. Sheetal, Young Professional and Dr. Gurwinder Singh, Young Professional, actively participated in the National Workshop-cum-Seminar on MSME Development, organized by MSME–DFO, Ludhiana, on 03 September 2026 at Hotel Shivalikview, Sector 17E, Chandigarh. Adding to the significance of the event, Startups incubated at ACIC RISE Association also participated in the workshop, representing the growing entrepreneurial ecosystem nurtured by RISE. The workshop brought together government officials, industry experts, MSME entrepreneurs, Startups, and other stakeholders to facilitate meaningful discussions and knowledge exchange on key areas of MSME development, including innovation, product and process development, technological advancement, EXIM policy, public procurement, e-commerce adoption, design and packaging, market access, vendor registration with CPSUs, and GeM opportunities. The event provided valuable insights into government schemes, support services, business opportunities, and emerging avenues for strengthening the MSME ecosystem.

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran is delighted to share the proud moments from the Teachers’ Day Celebration 2026, where the dedication and excellence of our team members were recognised and celebrated.
Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean (R&D), CGC Landran, was honoured with the Award for Special Achievement, 2026 in recognition of her significant contributions to research, grant acquisition, and institutional development; Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Arora, Professor & IPR Head, was honoured with the Award for Special Achievement, 2026, for his contributions to Patent and Startup mentoring, along with the Award of Appreciation, 2026, commemorating his splendid 10 years of dedicated service; Dr. Deepika Sharma, Associate Professor & Publication Head, received the Award for Special Achievement, 2026 in recognition of her contributions to Patent and grant acquisition; Er. Satwinder Singh, Vertical Head – Advanced Manufacturing Lab & Tech Guru – AICTE IDEA Lab, received the Award for Special Achievement, 2026 for his contributions to Patent and Startup enrolment; Er. Sonia Jindal, Assistant Professor & Vertical Head – Drone Technology, received the Award for Special Achievement, 2026 in recognition of her contributions to Startup mentoring and enrolment, and grant acquisition; and Mr. Harsh Koushal, Publication & Research Assistant, was honoured with the Award for Special Achievement, 2026 for his contributions to Patent and academic publication initiatives. Er. Charanpreet Kaur, Patent Associate, received the Award for Best Coordinator, 2026 in recognition of her dedication, coordination, and efficient ex*****on of responsibilities.
Heartiest congratulations to all the awardees on this well-deserved recognition!

Capacity Building & Outreach Programme on 3D Printing and Drone Technology

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran successfully organized a Capacity Building & Outreach Programme on 3D Printing and Drone Technology on 1 September 2026 at Govt. Senior Secondary School, Machhlikalan.

The programme aimed to introduce students to emerging technologies and create awareness about their applications in education, industry, innovation and entrepreneurship.

The interactive session on 3D Printing was conducted by Er. Satwinder Singh, Vertical Head – Advanced Manufacturing, covering the fundamentals, working process, materials and practical applications of additive manufacturing.

Students were also introduced to Drone Technology by Er. Sonia Jindal, Vertical Head – Drone Technology, who explained the basic components, working principles, applications and career opportunities in the field.

A key highlight was the live drone flying demonstration, giving students practical exposure to drone operation, flight control and its potential applications across various fields.

A sincere gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma Dean (R&D), CGC Landran, for her continued guidance, encouragement, and leadership in promoting innovation, research, and technology-driven learning across the institution.

✨ The programme provided students with valuable exposure to emerging technologies while encouraging curiosity, innovation and technology-driven learning.

🚀 RISEON 2.0 – Turning Ideas into Innovation! 🚀

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran, is delighted to announce RISEON 2.0, an exciting innovation and entrepreneurship platform designed to encourage students, startups, and aspiring innovators to transform creative ideas into impactful solutions.

Scheduled for 9 September 2026 at the Seminar Hall, Block-3, Department of RISE, CGC Landran,the event will bring together young innovators to explore opportunities across key thrust areas including Drone Technology & 3D Printing, Cybersecurity & AI, Pharmaceutical Science, Biotechnology, Food & Nutrition, Agriculture, FinTech Solutions & E-Commerce, and Waste Management & Circular Economy.

RISEON 2.0 will provide participants with an engaging platform for idea generation, prototype development, startup pitching, expert interaction, and networking, enabling them to gain valuable exposure to the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

The event welcomes UG and PG students from technical and non-technical streams, startups incubated at ACIC RISE, and registered startups, providing an inclusive platform to connect, collaborate, and compete.

📲 Registration is easy! Scan the QR code on the creative to register and be a part of RISEON 2.0.

🏆 Exciting Rewards Await!
🥇 First Prize – ₹15,000/-
🥈 Second Prize – ₹10,000/-
🥉 Third Prize – ₹5,000/-
✨ Consolation Prizes – 6 × ₹1,000/-

Participants will also receive certificates of participation, while winners will be felicitated with trophies.

A sincere appreciation to Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean (R&D), CGC Landran, for her continued guidance and encouragement in strengthening the culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and research.

Through RISEON 2.0, the Department of RISE continues its commitment to providing young minds with the right platform to ideate, innovate, prototype, pitch, and create meaningful impact.

💡 Every breakthrough begins with an idea—and every idea deserves an opportunity to RISE!

A Proud Milestone for CGC Landran!
The Centre for Baudhik Sampada, Department of RISE, CGC Landran, proudly announces the successful completion of 18 IPR Consultancies provided to innovators, researchers, faculty members, and startups across various sectors during the Academic Year 2025–2026.

We wish them all the very best in taking their innovations forward and achieving greater milestones.

This milestone reflects our institution’s growing culture of innovation, research excellence, creativity, and intellectual property development.

Our sincere gratitude to the Management of CGC Landran for their visionary support and encouragement in fostering an environment where innovation can thrive.

We are equally grateful to our Campus Director, Prof. (Dr.) Rajdeep Singh, Dean Research, Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, and IPR Head, Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Arora, for their continuous guidance, cooperation, and unwavering support in strengthening the research and innovation ecosystem at CGC Landran.

For consultancy related queries, kindly contact:

Prof. (Dr.) Dinesh Arora, IPR Head: 9814060260

🚀 Launching of RISOVATE – Stuprepreneur Consortium 🚀

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran, is delighted to announce the launch of RISOVATE – Stuprepreneur Consortium, an initiative dedicated to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and impactful ideas among students and aspiring innovators.

The launch marks an important step towards creating a vibrant platform where young minds can connect, collaborate, innovate, and transform their ideas into meaningful solutions. The consortium aims to provide students with opportunities to explore entrepreneurship, startups, intellectual property, events, media, industry engagement, and other key dimensions of the innovation ecosystem.

As part of the Ceremonial Welcome & Onboarding of the Consortium Bearers, Mr. Rahul Chhabra President– Devantra Innovations Pvt. Ltd. – RISOVATE, will lead the consortium along with dedicated representatives across various functional domains.

The consortium brings together functional domains including Event, Startup, IPR, Media, Documentation, and Sponsorship, creating a structured platform for students to actively contribute, develop leadership skills, and gain practical exposure to entrepreneurship and innovation.

Special appreciation to Er. Sonia Jindal, Convener, RISOVATE, and Er. Jaspreet Kaur, Co-Convener, RISOVATE, for their valuable coordination and contribution towards strengthening the consortium and its vision.

A sincere gratitude to Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean Research, CGC Landran, for her continued guidance, encouragement, and leadership in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship across the institution.

Through RISOVATE – Stuprepreneur Consortium, the Department of RISE looks forward to building a dynamic ecosystem where ideas are nurtured, talent is empowered, and innovation is transformed into meaningful impact.

✨ Lead Today. Innovate Tomorrow. Create Impact Forever.

🚀 One-Month Industrial Research Project Evaluation | Cyber Security Lab

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran, in collaboration with Devantra Innovations Pvt. Ltd. and the CIO Association, Punjab Chapter, is pleased to announce the One-Month Industrial Research Project Evaluation in the Cyber Security Lab.

After a month of industry-oriented project development, hands-on learning, research, and practical exploration, participants are now ready to showcase their cybersecurity projects before an industry expert.

🔹 Evaluation Date: 1 September 2026
🔹 Time: 02:00 P.M. onwards
🔹 Venue: Cybersecurity Lab, Block-3, Department of RISE, CGC Landran, Mohali, Punjab

👨‍💻 Evaluator-cum-Cybersecurity Expert
Mr. Tarun Malhotra
Founder & CEO, Cyber Splunk
Cyber Security & Compliance Auditor

The projects will be evaluated on key parameters including:

🔹 Project Innovation – Originality and uniqueness
🔹 Technical Excellence – Technical implementation, security approach & vulnerabilities
🔹 Functionality & Performance – Working, accuracy & overall performance
🔹 Practical Application – Real-world usability, industry relevance & future scope
🔹 Project Presentation – Clarity, demonstration & response to expert questions

This evaluation marks an important milestone in the one-month industrial research journey, providing participants with an opportunity to present their work, demonstrate their solutions, receive expert feedback, and showcase their technical capabilities in cybersecurity.

We look forward to witnessing the innovative projects and cybersecurity solutions developed by the participants. 🚀🔐

📩 For More Information:
Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean (R&D), CGC Landran, Email id: [email protected]
Er. Jaspreet Kaur, Vertical Head – Cybersecurity Lab, Email id: [email protected]
Mr. Rahul Chhabra, Director – Devantra Innovations Pvt. Ltd. | Startup Coordinator

The Department of RISE, CGC Landran is delighted to share the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC) RISE Association, CGC Landran, and the newly constituted ACIC-Eternal University Foundation, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, hosted under the aegis of The Kalgidhar Trust, on 26 August 2026.

This collaboration brings together two government-supported community innovation incubators funded by NITI Aayog, marking an important step towards promoting innovation, entrepreneurship, knowledge exchange and community-focused development.

The MoU was signed by Prof. (Dr.) Neha Sharma, Dean Research, CGC Landran, Prof. (Dr.) Amresh, CEO, ACIC RISE Association, CGC Landran, and Dr. Sapna Thakur, Chief Executive Officer, ACIC-Eternal University Foundation, Eternal University, Baru Sahib, Himachal Pradesh, marking a significant step towards fostering institutional collaboration in innovation, incubation, entrepreneurship and community-focused development.

At ACIC RISE Association, CGC Landran, we remain committed to advancing the innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem through incubation, mentorship, technology validation, industry partnerships and commercialization support, enabling promising innovations to progress towards scalable solutions with meaningful societal impact and contribute to sustainable development.