Innovation and Excellence Shine at Amity University Haryana’s Innovation Day 2025
Celebrating with balloons to mark the celebration of Hon’ble Chancellor, Dr Aseem Chauhan’s birthday anniversary
Gurugram| September 30, 2025: Amity University Haryana (AUH) concluded its Innovation Week 2025 (22–26 September) with a grand celebration on Innovation Day, coinciding with the birthday of Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Aseem Chauhan. The occasion also marked 15 years of AUH’s leadership in research and innovation, celebrated under the theme “Celebrating Innovation and Creativity.”
Leadership Insights and Vision
Dr Anita Gupta, Scientist ‘G’ Advisor and Head (CEST) virtually informing students about various missions of GoI under DST (Department of Science and Technology)
Delivering the keynote, Dr. Anita Gupta, Adviser & Head, Climate, Energy and Sustainable Technology (CEST), Ministry of Science & Technology, highlighted India’s innovation journey—from the launch of the Kavach program during COVID-19 to the recent unveiling of the indigenous VIKRAM chip. She emphasized the role of the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) in fostering industry-driven R&D and underlined the need for responsible innovation to strengthen India’s global competitiveness.
Prof. (Dr.) P.B. Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, applauded AUH’s transformation into a hub of impactful R&D and industry-academia collaboration. He reaffirmed the university’s commitment to nurturing creativity, signing landmark MoUs with Signature Global and Samsung, and celebrating the recognition of eight AUH scientists among the world’s top 2% by Stanford University.
Dr. Vikas Madhukar, Pro Vice Chancellor, described Innovation Day as a reflection of Amity’s ethos, inspiring faculty and students to pursue research and innovation with passion and purpose. He shared that 97 activities were organized during Innovation Week 2025, showcasing AUH’s scale and commitment to innovation-driven education.
Publications Launched
• AUH@15: Celebrating 15 Years of Excellence in Research & Innovation
• BRICS Perspective – A Journal of Strategic Analysis and Policy Relevance (Inaugural issue)
• Fashion Trendz 2025 (Department of Fashion Design)
Innovation Week Highlights
• Industry-Academia Collaborations: MoUs on sustainable urban development and the Samsung Innovation Campus.
• Expert Talks: Sessions on renewable energy, AI for entrepreneurship, climate science, and pharmaceutical innovations.
• Exhibitions: Showcasing creative projects in communication, clinical psychology, nursing, and physics.
• Creative & Legal Innovation: Competitions on policy drafting, sustainable startups, and cultural initiatives.
• Tech & Gaming: Technovate 2025 Hackathon, AI model challenges, and AUH’s flagship e-sports event GameOn.
• Health & Outreach: Blood donation drive, mental health awareness, and mindfulness workshops.
• Hands-on Learning & Field Visits: Eco-printing, cybersecurity, upcycling, and cultural preservation projects.
The celebrations concluded with the Innovation Exhibition & Gallery, featuring AI-powered entrepreneurship models, biotech-driven agricultural solutions, and student innovations across disciplines.
Special Cultural Moments
Cultural performances by AUH students on ‘Innovation Day’, 2025
A hand-painted portrait of Hon’ble Chancellor Dr. Aseem Chauhan, created over seven months by the Amity School of Fine Arts, was unveiled as a tribute. The event ended with vibrant cultural performances and a symbolic balloon release marking aspirations for the future.
About Amity University Haryana
Located on a 110-acre green LEED Platinum-certified campus in Gurugram, Amity University Haryana is a globally ranked, research-driven institution. AUH is ranked in the 201–250 band globally in the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Ranking – Interdisciplinary Science Rankings 2025, and among India’s top 35 for international outlook. With 20 interdisciplinary research centers, 300+ patents filed, 30 granted patents, and multiple start-ups incubated, AUH continues to set benchmarks in innovation, sustainability, and academic excellence.