The Department of Mechatronics Engineering, as part of its MoU initiative, organized an expert talk on “Innovation/Prototype Validation – Converting Innovation into a Start-up” in association with MESA, IIC, and IEDC. The event was held on Monday, September 6, 2024, at 2:30 PM in the MRE Seminar Hall. The session commenced with a warm welcome by Dr. Anand Krishnan N, Associate Professor, MRE, followed by an inaugural address by Dr. Anoopa Jose Chittilappilly, Associate Professor & HoD, MRE. Mr. Jinesh KJ introduced the esteemed speaker, Mr. Abhijith S, Senior Robotics Engineer at Unique World Robotics, who shared valuable insights on innovation, prototype validation, and transforming ideas into successful start-ups. Students from S3, S5, and S7 actively participated in the session, gaining knowledge on entrepreneurial pathways, funding opportunities, and technological advancements in robotics and automation. The event served as an inspiring platform for aspiring innovators in the