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Great things are done by a series of small things brought together. – Vincent Van Gogh Somaiya Innovation and Impact Festival (SIIF) is an initiative of Somaiya Vidyavihar University and is organized by riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar & Somaiya School of Design. It celebrates the Maker culture, DIY Bio culture and Design culture by bringing these elements together and exploring possibilities of Innovation & Impact at their intersection. Showcase | Solve | Upskill | Envision | Immerse | Connect

Past Impact

PAST SPEAKERS: 3,50,000 Footfall 950+ Projects Showcased (Offline & Online) 25 Participating Countries 138,000+ Online makers community 35 million+ views by 20+ content creators joined at influencers’ gathering 70+ International Makers 750+ Jobs / Internships created by the maker community Mr. Sonam Wangchuk Founder, SECMOL Capt. Raghu Raman Served in Indian till 1998, CEO, National Intelligence Grid Shri.Prakash Javadekar Hon. Union HRD Minister Mr. Mitch Altman Co-Founder, San Francisco Hackerspace Mr. Arjun Vaidya Ventures Lead, Verlinvest & Co-Founder, V3 Ventures Ms. Maya Vishwakarma Founder & Chairperson, Sukarma Foundation Regarded as ’The Padwoman of India’ IMPACT : Dr. Anil Kakodkar Former Chairman, Atomic Energy Commision of India & Secretary, GOI Mr. Ashish Hemrajani Founder & CEO, BookMyShow Content Creator and many more...

Jay Kapoor Ashish Chanchlani Content Creator ROB Youtuber and Artist Prajakta Kohli Youtuber and Blogger Melvin Louis Youtuber and Dancer Mayur Jumani Content Creator The Rawknee Content Creator and Gamer Angry Prash Content Creator Slayy Point Content Creator Jay Kapoor Content Creator and many more... PAST INFLUENCERS AT MAKER MELA:

MAKER EXPERIENCE: Square Off (Gaming) Maker Mela 2015 InMoov (Robotics) Maker Mela 2017 Orion Racing India (Mobility) Maker Mela 2015 PAST MAKERS: Lit Lamps (Electronics) MakerMela 2020 Rymo (HealthTech) MakerMela 2019 Offee (EdTech) MakerMela 2017 INDRA (CleanTech) Maker Mela 2021 Stemtech Medical Device(MedTech) Maker Mela 2024 Savemom (MedTech) MakerMela 2020 Prevalent Automotive (EV) Maker Mela 2024 Pabiben Rabari (Art) Maker Mela 2024 Tusk (Health care) Maker Mela 2024 and many more... Interaction with relevant stakeholders Rewards (Cash Prizes + in-kind deals) Pitching Session & Connect to investors Interaction with Dignitaries (Entrepreneurs / Govt Officials) Online & Offline Media Outreach Facilitating Grants / Seed Fund Upto INR 3.6 Lakhs Upto INR 100 Lakhs Upto INR 10 Lakhs Seed Fund Upto INR 30 Lakhs Upto INR 50 Lakhs Seed Fund Upto INR 10 Lakhs

and many more... Australia Bangladesh Bhutan Botswana Brazil Canada Colombia Costa Rica Croatia Egypt Ethiopia France Ghana India Indonesia Japan Kenya Malawi Malaysia Morocco Mexico Nepal Nigeria Norway Pakistan Peru Russia Singapore Spain Tanzania Tunisia Uganda UK USA Yemen Zimbabwe Past impact at Darwin 5200+ Attendees Participation 11,000+ Online Bio-Community 68 Countries Participated 1550+ Attendees (Outside APAC) 77+ Speakers hosted 51+ Workshops organised 5250+ Participants trained through Hands-On workshops 17 Research Papers Published 17 Regional Conferences 15+ Tours organised 350+ Organising Members (Across the World)

PAST SPEAKERS AND DIGNITARIES: Prof. George Church Professor of Genetics, Harvard Medical School Dr. Jason Kelly Co-Founder & CEO, Ginkgo Bioworks Dr. Jaden Hastings CEO, Analogs LLC Prof. Joe Davis Artist Scientist, Harvard Medical School Dr. Amy Dickman Kaplan Senior Research Fellow, University of Oxford Mr. Vishaal Bhuyan CEO, Aanika Biosciences EVENTS AT DARWIN: SPEAKER SESSIONS BIO FASHION SHOW PANEL DISCUSSIONS WORKSHOPS TOURS RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM and many more...

PAST SPEAKERS AND DIGNITARIES AT NAZARIYA: Ms. Shanoo Bhatia Founder Director, EuMo Mr. Gavin Remedios Design Director, Customer Transformation, IBM Consulting (India/South Asia) Mr. Sinbad Phgura Artist, The Twilight Players Mr. Yash Pradhan Visual Artist, Graphic Designer & Illustrator Dr. Amit Kundal Design Director, Associate Dean, FLAME University Dr. Kurush Dalal Director, School of Archeology, INSTUCEN Trust Mr. Kavan Antani Co-founder, Indiefolio Mr. Saurabh Kulkarni Head of Edelman Studio | India Mr. Nikalank Jain VP Design, Vodafone Idea Limited

Showcase | Solve | Upskill | Envision | Immerse | Connect Somaiya Innovation and Impact Festival 2025

Showcase At SIIF, we showcase 100+ innovations from a wide range of industries, including technology, healthcare, sustainability, mobility, art, design. Apply now Benefits: 1. Interaction with relevant stakeholders 2. Interaction with Dignitaries(Entrepreneurs / Govt Officials) 3. Pitching Session & Connect to investors 4. Rewards (Cash Prizes + in-kind deals)

Showcase Top 10 startups will be shortlisted from a pool of 100+ applicants. Expected investors:

Solve Hackathon leveraging XR technology under the mentorship of Krupalu Mehta, Founder & CEO, Parallax Labs Executing team: 40+ teams develop innovative XR solutions that effectively address pressing real-world challenges across diverse domains, including Medical, Manufacturing, Lifestyle and Simulation.

Solve Hackathon on Mumbai water crisis under the mentorship of Dr. Subhajit Mukherjee This hackathon seeks to address the critical water crisis afflicting Mumbai by developing innovative solutions to mitigate water scarcity and waterlogging. Through a collaborative effort involving 22 teams of students, faculty, researchers and startups. Solutions will be presented to: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation Majhi Vasundhara, Government of Maharashtra

Upskilling 450+ participants (students/faculty/entrepreneurs) by conducting 15+ workshops on Art, Bio and Design. Upskill Art: 1. Floral sculpting 2. Wood carving 3. Warli wall 4. Calligraphy 5. Ikebana Bio: 1. Silico Protein Analysis 2. 3D Bioprinting of Medical Devices 3. Drug Formulation 4. Diagnostic Device R&D and its Compliances Design & AI 1. Design thinking 2.Match cut Video Making 3. Interaction Design 4. Design your Identity 5. Show your work and many more… Batch size: 30 per workshop

Upskill Creating upcycled interactive installations with the help of 120+ students. Partners: Under the guidance of Tejinder Singh, students will create 6+ life-size installations that depict social causes, utilizing recycled materials such as e-waste, cans, glass bottles, and other scrap materials. A special exhibit designed by Jayna Packaging on the theme of “Return to roots” using Cardboard.

Frelo Portfolio 101 | Shaping the future of design Envision Portfolio review of 100 What You’ll experience: This meetup will help you get valuable feedback on your portfolio that highlights your best work, aligns with industry trends,resonates with potential employers and shapes the design industry of India. aspiring designers by 20 Design experts Partners: Design Experts from: and many more...

KJSPARC’s 2nd International Physiotherapy Conference Theme : Innovation and Beyond Envision Who’s it for: Students, Researchers and Industry Experts present research papers on the latest advancements in physiotherapy, with an emphasis on the application of new technologies and treatments Research scholars/ students/ Industry experts will present their papers Partners:

Immersive Zones at SIIF allow attendees to experience cutting-edge technologies, providing opportunities to learn, explore, and engage with the future of innovation. Immerse AI Zone: Explore how AI is transforming industries from healthcare to education. XR Zone: Step into immersive virtual environments that showcase the future of entertainment, training, and collaboration. Escape Room: Test your problem-solving skills in a dynamic, tech-driven environment. Multisensory: Space that’ll engage multiple senses simultaneously. Partners:

Snappy AR Zone: Immerse GenZ in captivating AR lens experiences on Snapchat Hands-on Workshop: Learn to create AR experiences powered by GenAI Hackathon: Build innovative apps for Snap Spectacles with top AR developers and creators Snap Spotlight Contest: Showcase innovation and impact through short-form videos using Snap's camera Immerse: Snapchat Zone Partners:

Immerse Art Mela and Musical events at Somaiya Innovation and Impact Festival Art mela brings together young and talented minds, by giving them a platform and resources to build something Under 25 Summit - the world's leading youth festival that brings together students, creators, performers and thought leaders to celebrate the infinite potential of youngsters Partners: Backed by Zerodha

Connect Reel Contest - Stories of Innovation and Impact ( Jugaad) around the country can be captured by participants of this contest in the reel format. Best reels will be awarded Through our reel contest, we aim to celebrate innovation and impact stories from India, showcasing our country's dynamic spirit and inspiring narratives. Expected Collaborator: We have hosted 150 Content Creators at the Creators Summit in the previous edition.

Connect Launching a community of Sustainable Fashion & Lifestyle for building awareness and action Who’s it for: Stakeholders like Students, Academicians, Brands, Government, Investors, Vendors, Media, etc who are contributing towards Sustainable Fashion and Lifestyle. 1. Showcase: Sustainable fashion showcase by 5 Brands and 20 Aspiring Teams 2. Networking: Building Community of designers, startups, investors, academia, and sustainability experts. Collaborate, exchange ideas, form partnerships, and explore growth opportunities and formalizing a manifesto for 2025. Partners:

By Shantanu Deshpande, Founder & CEO Inauguration Keynote

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FORGING CONNECTIONS Build connections between Innovators and entrepreneurs with investors, policy makers, mentors and other relevant stakeholders to create opportunities for growth. IMPACTFUL INNOVATION Encourage the development of innovative technologies, products, initiatives and solutions that contribute positively to society and the environment. COMMUNITY BUILDING Foster a vibrant community of innovators, creators, and change-makers who collaborate and support each other’s endeavors. INSPIRATION AND CREATIVITY Inspire individuals to embrace creativity, think outside the box, and pursue innovative solutions to societal challenges. KNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE Facilitate meaningful exchanges of ideas, expertise, and experiences among makers, entrepreneurs, designers, scientists, researchers, artists, students, academicians and the general public. EDUCATION AND AWARENESS Raise awareness about emerging trends in design, technology, science, and the arts, and their potential impact on society. OBJECTIVES OF SIIF Join us on this exhilarating journey of exploration, discovery, and innovation at the Somaiya Innovation and Impact Festival! Together, let’s create, collaborate, and make a difference. - Team SIIF 20TH, 21ST, 22ND FEBRUARY 2025 Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai Hetal Mundra Prerak Gala 9920052361 9833241362 [email protected] Shubham Thakur 9321156082

“I exhibited a piece where a humanoid robots play music using bells. This piece captured the interest and inspiration of the children who visited. I also met with university students who were interested in technology. Through them, I was able to learn about the technologies that are attracting attention in India and their level. Through the exchange meeting, I was also able to learn about the general interests of Indian students.” - Tetsuji Katsuda TESTIMONIALS: “Back in 2016, I wandered into Maker Mela with no idea what to expect. Little did I know, it would be a life-changing experience. It was there that I first laid eyes on mandala art, and something just clicked. Inspired by its beauty, I decided to give it a shot myself. Fast forward to this year's maker mela event, I setted up my own stall at event. And the event? Flawlessly organized, with every detail thoughtfully taken care of. Huge shout out to the awesome teams at @riidl and @makermela for making it all possible.” -Shruti Poojary “Darwin is about accelerated evolution. It is a celebration of all the things represented at the event. Most importantly, it is about open access to science and about equitable distribution of technology.” -Prof. George Church “It was an amazing experience, right from the keynote speech to the tours - learning how to start a business while going through all the challenges was interesting too. Different breakout sessions taught me about local Synthetic Biology. I was very inspired and I look forward to great works in the field of Synthetic Biology here in Africa. I’ll be glad to contribute to this development!” - Mr. Alex Kyabarongo

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