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- NIAT students showcased fully functional apps and websites they developed during the hackathon at Mumbai Tech Week, garnering attention from industry leaders and government officials.
- Their participation highlighted the institute's practical approach to technical education and drew interest from top executives and investors.
NIAT (NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies), a leading institution focused on practical, industry-relevant technology education, is proud to announce the success of its students at Mumbai Tech Week 2024. The students participated in a hackathon where they presented fully functional apps and websites they developed, drawing attention from industry leaders, investors, and government officials. Their innovative work was recognised for its quality and execution, earning them a prominent place at Asia's Largest Technology Event.
At Mumbai Tech Week, NIAT’s students who had just completed their first-semester of technical education showcased their proficiency in AI, ML, and Full-stack development. Despite being early in their studies, the students demonstrated exceptional technical skills that made a significant impact at the event, which was attended by key figures such as the IT Minister of Maharashtra - Shri Ashish Shelar, and prominent tech executives.
The hackathon, organised by NIAT’s Gen AI Club, featured over 200 AI-powered full-stack projects. Notably, 17-year-old Vega Darsi presented a gamified productivity app to Harsh Jain, CEO of Dream11, who expressed interest in exploring deeper opportunities in gaming. IT Minister of Maharashtra - Shri Ashish Shelar was also impressed by the students' work, commenting, “In three years, I will be taking all of your autographs.” Additionally, Ritesh Agarwal, CEO of OYO, engaged with the students about their projects and praised their commitment. Venture Capitalists like Sequoia Capital and others were also impressed by the exceptional knowledge and skills demonstrated by the students who are just 17 years old. They expressed admiration and excitement about their potential and praised them for their strong execution and the innovative startup ideas.
Mumbai Tech Week, Asia's Largest Tech Event, is a premier platform for innovation, bringing together key players from the tech industry. The event provided NIAT students the opportunity to demonstrate their skills and connect with influential individuals in the technology sector. NIAT’s approach to education focuses on equipping students with real-world, industry-ready skills. By combining a curriculum that integrates theory with hands-on learning, the institute ensures that its students are prepared to meet the challenges of today’s fast-evolving tech landscape. NIAT emphasises live coding, practical projects, and industry interaction from day one, allowing students to develop professional-level skills early in their academic careers.
About NIAT
NxtWave Institute of Advanced Technologies (NIAT) is one of India’s Best Institutes for Computer Science Education. With its 4-year B.Tech in Computer Science, it offers specialisation in Software Engineering, AI/ML, and Data Science, which is designed to bridge the gap between traditional engineering and modern tech industry demands.
Founded by IIT & IIIT Alumni, Sashank Gujjula (Co-Founder & Head of AI, ML and Data Science, NxtWave and NIAT), Anupam Pedarla (Co-Founder & COO, NxtWave and NIAT) Rahul Attuluri (Co-Founder & CEO, NxtWave and NIAT), NIAT offers an industry-aligned, real-time adaptive curriculum that updates every semester to match evolving tech trends.
NIAT operates across 10 campuses in India, strategically designed to promote innovation, collaboration, and hands-on learning. NIAT campuses are located in Hyderabad (2), Pune, Kolhapur, Mangalore, Bengaluru, Chennai, Vijayawada, Jaipur, and Delhi.
With a curriculum built with inputs from 3,000+ companies, mentorship from top tech leaders, and a focus on real-world applications, NIAT ensures that students are industry-ready from day one.