MIH Students Attend Exclusive Workshop at Shunya Ekai Technologies
- Monday, 13 January 2025
On 11 December 2024, a group of students from the MDX Innovation Hub (MIH) had the opportunity to attend a field trip to Shunya Ekai Technologies, gaining firsthand insight into how cutting-edge technologies can be transformed into business ventures.
The day began with a guided tour of Shunya Ekai Technologies' state-of-the-art office, led by Technical Sales Manager, Sajit Chandran. The tour provided students with a unique chance to explore the company's latest innovations, as well as engage in discussions on the processes and strategies behind these advancements.
Shunya Ekai Technologies is a robotics company with expertise in building Internet of Things (IoT) devices, robots and customised smart devices to automate operations and solve challenges across various industries.
The highlight of the visit was an inspiring workshop led by Chintan Sareen, Founder & CEO of Shunya Ekai Technologies. During the session, Chintan shared valuable entrepreneurial insights, emphasising the critical role of resilience in the journey to success. He spoke candidly about his own experiences, including the challenges he faced and the importance of learning from failure, he also took questions from the students and spent time giving detailed and helpful explanations.
The workshop provided valuable business insights and offered a platform for networking and idea-sharing, allowing students to interact with industry leaders and peers. This event is part of a series of initiatives by the MIH to foster creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurial spirit among students.
Looking ahead, the MIH team is excited to organise more thought-provoking events and workshops throughout 2025, equipping students with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in the fast-paced tech industry.
MIH is the central community on campus for all education and research initiatives related to innovation and entrepreneurship, they believe that innovation and entrepreneurial skills are core competencies that all students entering today’s global, competitive job market should cultivate to stay resilient and make an impact in a challenging world.
Innovation skills benefit not only students and their employability, but also the success of their organisation and the wellbeing of their community.
