KARIMNAGAR, FEBRUARY 05, 2026: Students of Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Sciences (JITS), Karimnagar, have brought international recognition to the institution by participating in the Global Innovation Summit & Retreat 2026, conducted by the International Startup Foundation (ISF) in Dubai, UAE.
The summit was held from January 9 to 11, 2026, at the InterContinental Dubai Festival City by IHG, and witnessed participation from over 1,700 teams across India, with only a select few shortlisted for the final round.
Representing Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Sciences, Ajith Shanagonda, Mohammed Shoaib Affan, and Akshith Shanagonda successfully reached the finals of the prestigious global summit with their innovative project titled “Project DD.”
About Project DD
Project DD is a Surplus Food Management and Food Credits Platform, aimed at reducing food wastage and ensuring efficient redistribution of excess food through a structured credit-based system. The project focuses on social impact, sustainability, and scalable real-world implementation.
Global Exposure and Recognition
The event brought together global CEOs, CXOs, venture capitalists, and startup founders from various industries. The Jyothishmathi team had the opportunity to interact with and receive feedback from several renowned global leaders, including:
Sergiu Ardelean – CEO, Artivive
Lenin Gali – CIO, Atomicwork
Padma Alluri – CEO, IFIN Global Group
Amy Peck – Founder & CEO, EndeavorXR
Nilay Goyal – CEO, Innovance.ai
Poondla Siddharth Reddy – Strategy Advisor
Sunitha Kshatriya – Co-Founder, ATI Global
Dr. Siva Mahesh Tangutooru – ISF Co-Founder
Honours and Appreciation
The team was honoured with certificates of excellence by Mr. J.A. Chaudhary, Founder of the International Startup Foundation, and Mr. Prasad Gundumogula, Founder, Chairman, and Group CEO of Tabhi, a US-based company.
The final feedback received from the global CEOs and CXOs highlighted that Project DD is a highly impactful and socially relevant initiative, with several industry leaders expressing interest in collaborating with the team in the future.
Institutional Pride
The management, faculty, and students of Jyothishmathi Institute of Technology and Sciences, Karimnagar, expressed immense pride in the achievement, stating that such global participation reflects the institute’s commitment to innovation, entrepreneurship, and real-world problem solving.
This accomplishment stands as a testament to the institute’s growing presence on the global innovation and startup ecosystem.
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