Meanwhile, Team Eklavya—led by Vidya Kolhe, Kartik Gite, Khushi Kumbhar, and Yashwant Salunke from CSMSS CHH. Shahu College of Engineering, Aurangabad, —hopes to transform the construction industry with an autonomous building vehicle designed for efficient material transport across diverse terrains. Inspired by moon rovers, the vehicle boasts high adaptability, minimal human intervention, and seamless operation in varied weather conditions, representing a major advancement in automation and smart infrastructure management.

Vidya Kolhe, Leader of Team Eklavya, said, “The construction industry struggles with labor shortages, high costs, and inefficiencies in material handling. Our autonomous transport vehicle is designed to bridge these gaps by seamlessly moving construction materials across diverse terrains—including plains and hilly regions—with precision and reliability. Built for full autonomy, it operates in various weather conditions and features an intuitive dashboard, ensuring ease of use for non-technical personnel. The AI-driven navigation system enables real-time route adjustments, optimizing delivery paths while preventing material losses. Beyond construction sites, this innovation extends to warehouse automation, urban traffic management, and intercity goods transportation, contributing to the broader landscape of smart infrastructure. With its potential to reduce construction delays and improve overall site productivity, the project represents a significant advancement in the field of automated logistics.”

KPIT Sparkle, one of India’s largest student innovation competitions, serves as a platform for aspiring students to showcase their innovations. Nearly 1.2 lakh students from more than 1,200 institutes have participated in KPIT Sparkle over the past 10 years. This year, the 11th edition of KPIT Sparkle witnessed participation from over 28,000 students representing more than 700 colleges, showcasing a wide range of technological advancements and ground-breaking innovations.

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PUNE: (NSE: KPITTECH BSE: 542651) KPIT Technologies, a global leader in building mobility solutions for a cleaner, smarter, and safer world, announced the winners of its flagship innovation competition for undergraduate engineering students across the globe, KPIT Sparkle 2025. This year, the competition witnessed over 28000 students from 731 colleges submitting 1,300+ ideas across ten themes, demonstrating a strong surge in participation and interest.

KPIT Sparkle has been a launchpad for young innovators, providing a unique platform to showcase futuristic ideas and solutions that address real-world challenges in sustainability, electrification, autonomous technology, and cybersecurity. After seven months of rigorous evaluation, six finalist teams emerged with cutting-edge projects that demonstrate the potential to shape the future of mobility and energy. These finalists presented their innovative solutions, ranging from AI-driven autonomous vehicles, and next-gen energy storage solutions to sustainable emission control systems and cybersecurity innovations, showcasing the immense innovation and creativity in the mobility and energy sectors.

Winner of KPIT Sparkle 2025

RYM Genergy from GD Goenka University, Gurgaon, won the Gold Award with prize money of Rs 700,000 for their Project Ultron an advanced energy storage solution designed to address the needs of both electric vehicles (EVs) and power backup systems, leveraging Uni-polar Programmed Supercapacitors (UPPSC) technology. 

Ravi Pandit, Chairman of KPIT Technologies, said, “Our mission has always been to encourage young minds to push the boundaries of possibility. Over the past 11 years, KPIT Sparkle has engaged with more than 120,000 students, inspiring them to push the boundaries of mobility and energy innovation. The remarkable growth in participation and the ingenuity of ideas reaffirm our belief in the power of young minds to shape cleaner, smarter, safer solutions for the mobility ecosystem. The innovations presented this year, from AI-driven vehicles to next-gen energy storage systems, prove that we are on the cusp of a major transformation in the mobility and energy sectors.”

With a strong commitment to fostering innovation, KPIT Sparkle continues to be a catalyst for next-generation engineers to solve industry challenges, accelerate sustainable mobility, and contribute to India’s technological advancements.

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