KSUM IEDC Ignites Innovation

The IEDC Summit 2025, happening on 22 December in Kasaragod, is set to be one of the biggest gatherings of student innovators, startup founders, tech enthusiasts, and entrepreneurial leaders in India. Known as Kerala’s flagship innovation festival under the Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the summit brings thousands of creative minds together for a full day of learning, workshops, mentorship, networking, and cutting-edge tech showcases.

The summit is known for its high-energy sessions, workshops, startup expo, innovation showcases, hackathons, panel discussions, and keynote speeches.

If you’re planning to attend or simply exploring what this year’s summit is all about, here’s a complete breakdown of what to expect at IEDC Summit 2025.

Celebrating a Decade of KSUM’s Impact

For ten years now, KSUM has been empowering innovators, backing over 6,500 startups and helping raise more than ₹6,000 crore in funding. KIF 2025 brings together a vibrant mix of creators, investors, changemakers, students, and policymakers, all focused on building what’s next. Attendees are hearing from some of the biggest names including Hon’ble Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, Minister for Industries P. Rajeev, and Infosys co-founder Kris Gopalakrishnan as they share insights on India’s future in tech and innovation.

IEDC Summit 2025 Location & Venue Details

Venue: LBS College of Engineering, Kasaragod, Kerala

Date: 22 December 2025

Organized by: Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM)

Snapshare AI- Official Ecosystem Partner for IEDC Summit 2025

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At IEDC Summit Kerala 2025, capturing memories will be just as innovative and inspiring as the ideas and projects presented by students, entrepreneurs, and innovators. Get ready for an unforgettable event photography experience!

Who Can Attend the IEDC Summit 2025?

The IEDC Summit 2025 is open to a diverse and dynamic audience that includes IEDC students, college innovators, and tech and engineering students who are passionate about building real-world solutions. The event also welcomes student entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts looking to explore ideas, validate concepts, and connect with the startup ecosystem.

Faculty members, IEDC coordinators, startup founders, and early-stage entrepreneurs are an integral part of the summit, alongside corporate professionals, investors, and ecosystem enablers who support innovation and entrepreneurship. This wide participation brings together talent, experience, and opportunity under one platform, making the IEDC Summit one of the largest and most impactful student entrepreneurship events in India.

This makes the IEDC Summit one of the largest student entrepreneurship events in India.

IEDC SUMMIT 2025 Highlights

The Engineering track at IEDC Summit 2025 focuses on how innovation transforms into real-world impact through technology-driven solutions, thoughtful design, and practical problem-solving. The Medical domain showcases groundbreaking ideas that combine compassion with advanced healthcare innovation, highlighting solutions that improve lives and systems.

The Engineering track at IEDC Summit 2025 focuses on how innovation transforms into real-world impact through technology-driven solutions, thoughtful design, and practical problem-solving. The Medical domain showcases groundbreaking ideas that combine compassion with advanced healthcare innovation, highlighting solutions that improve lives and systems.

IEDC Summit 2025 Events

Inspiring Keynote Speakers & Industry Leaders

Every year, the IEDC Summit brings in the people who actually shape the startup world, founders who built from scratch, CEOs leading global teams, industry leaders who’ve seen failures, pivots, and breakthrough successes. The 2025 edition is no different. Expect honest stories, hard truths, and powerful insights that go far beyond the usual motivational talk. These are the sessions that ignite ambition, challenge your thinking, and leave you with ideas that stay long after the summit is over.

The summit brings together Dr. Sharmila Mary Joseph, IAS, Principal Secretary for Women and Child Development and Higher Education; Dr. T. M. Thomas Isaac, Chief Advisor of Vijnana Keralam; Dr. Jayaprakash P, Director of Technical Education, Government of Kerala; Prof. Dr. Siddu P. Algur, Vice-Chancellor of the Central University of Kerala; Dr. M. Abdul Rahiman, Director of LBS CST; Dr. K. B. Hebbar, Director of CPCRI; Dr. Jayasankar Prasad C, Director of the Centre for Management Development; and Dr. Mohammad Sekoor T, Principal of LBS College of Engineering, Kasaragod.

The startup and entrepreneurship ecosystem is strongly represented by leaders such as Anoop Ambika, CEO of Kerala Startup Mission; Mohammed Hisamuddin, Founder and CEO of Entri App; Deepak Ravindran, CEO of KiranaPro; Umer Abdussalam, CEO of Edapt; Sharique Shamsuddin, Founder and CEO of Marketfeed; Ramees Ali, Co-Founder of Interval; and Senu Sam, Co-founder and CEO of Mykare Health. The summit also includes voices from KSUM and the innovation ecosystem, including Ashok Kurian Panjikaran, Senior Manager at Kerala Startup Mission, and Tanoora Swetha Menon, Founder of Zoul & Zera, Herbs & Hugs, and AgeWell.

Technology, deep-tech, and emerging innovation are highlighted through speakers such as Arjun Mohan, Founder and CEO of EdStart; Vimal Govind M. K., Co-Founder of Genrobotics Innovations; Neethu Mariam Joy, CTO and Co-Founder of SuperBryn AI; Nagaraja Prakasam, investor and IIMB ecosystem mentor; Mehar MP, Co-Founder of TinkerHub Foundation; Nezrin Midhlaj, Director and CEO of TIIB; Zainuddeen Fahadh, Founder and CEO of Ogre Head Studio; and Prabhu Stavarmath, CEO of Edgehax.

The summit further brings together prominent founders and leaders including P. V. Dinesh, Co-Founder of LiveLaw; Vinod Balan, Founder and CEO of Voye Homes; Shabas N. C., Founder and CEO of Fulva; Joy Sebastian, Co-Founder and CEO of Techgentsia; Navaneeth P, Co-Founder of Writs Edu; Ishan Mohammed, Founder of Kadha ADs; Ajay Basil, Serial Entrepreneur and Startup Coach; Nisha Jose, Social Enabler at TiE Kerala; Jilma Peruvangat, Co-Founder of Kozhnosys Pvt Ltd; Anooja Bashir, Co-Founder of FlexiCloud and Ourea; and Haris Aboobacker, Founder and CEO of Haris & Co.

Adding perspectives from media, digital, and corporate leadership are Chandrasekharan Nair J, Programme Manager at Radio Mango; Muhammed Anees, Coordinating Editor at Malayala Manorama, Kannur; Jilu Joseph, CEO of Webandcrafts; Johnson Tellis, Co-Founder and CEO of InUnity LLP; Abdul Paravengal, CEO of Dr. Moopen’s iNEST; and Harikrishnan Vasudevan, Partner at R Rajan Associates. Together, this diverse group of speakers ensures that IEDC Summit 2025 delivers deep insights, real-world experience, and transformative learning across policy, technology, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

High-Impact Workshops to Level Up Student Skills

The summit offers high-impact workshops designed as immersive learning labs where participants gain practical skills. These include game development, generative AI tools and workflows, horror game creation through no-code platforms, creative photography, drone technology, robotics using Arduino, 3D printing and design, AI-powered game development, global-local problem solving, 3D bioprinting, healthcare entrepreneurship, rapid hardware prototyping, AI-assisted startup ideation, assistive technology development, startup financing, product bootcamps, IoT and real-time monitoring, blockchain fundamentals, perfume blending, accessible tech innovation, AI-powered coding challenges, and many more skill-building sessions aimed at real-world application.

Startup & Product Showcases

IEDC Summit 2025 provides platforms for startups and students to pitch ideas, showcase products, and connect directly with investors and mentors. Participants can present innovations, demo products, and gain market exposure through curated showcases and live exhibitions. The summit also hosts multiple competitions including photography challenges, social media contests, AI video creation, ideathons, brand challenges, AI hackathons, student debates, poster design contests, writing challenges, quizzes, meme creation, startup pitch sessions, entrepreneurship sprints, photography competitions, gaming tournaments, stand-up comedy events, and sustainability-focused fashion experiences. These competitions encourage creativity, collaboration, and practical problem-solving at scale.

Competitions & Hackathons

IEDC Summit 2025 features a wide range of competitions designed to spark creativity, innovation, and collaboration.

Photography enthusiasts can participate in Art of Seeing, an IEDC-exclusive challenge themed “Dare to Disrupt” with a prize of ₹5,000, as well as the Kerala Photography Competition, which celebrates street photography from across the state.

Content creators and digital storytellers can join the Social Media Challenge, the AI Video Making Competition (Galaxia) focused on AI and the Future of Space, and Memes Meet the Source, where tech-inspired humor gets a chance to be featured.

Innovation-driven minds can explore the Ideathon for Tourism, Brand Challenge 2025 for Kalparasa coconut sap with a ₹10,000 prize pool, and the Interactive AI Hackathon, a 24-hour statewide challenge across 14 clusters.

Those interested in communication and design can showcase their skills through the Student Debate with a first prize of ₹10,001, Poster Pixels: Design for a Cause, Bytes & Blogs, and the OpenVerse Quiz on open technology.

Entrepreneurs can step into the spotlight through the 1Tank Startup Pitch, offering funding and a fully funded UAE entrepreneurship program, and Muquest, a seven-day sprint to refine ideas and build MVPs.

Beyond competition, the summit also features the IEDC Nodal Officers & Leads Meet 2025, a high-energy PUBG mobile gaming tournament, TechLaughs – TheComShow, and Sustainable Fashion: Style with Purpose, blending innovation with culture, creativity, and fun.

Why Attend IEDC Summit 2025

The summit connects participants with Kerala’s largest student innovation network and provides access to mentorship, workshops, startup exposure, internship opportunities, and KSUM-recognized certifications. Attendees gain hands-on experience, professional connections, and insights that support long-term career and startup growth. Participation also contributes to CAS reporting by documenting innovation activities, tracking IEDC involvement, showcasing summit participation, and strengthening academic and professional portfolios.

Capturing Your Summit Journey with Snapshare AI

IEDC Summit 2025 photos will be delivered instantly through Snapshare AI’s advanced photo delivery platform, allowing participants to access branded memories in real time. Every moment, from keynote sessions to workshops and competitions, becomes a digitally enhanced experience that participants can relive long after the summit concludes.

Stay Connected

Participants are encouraged to stay updated on workshop announcements, speaker reveals, and exclusive summit content through official communication channels and newsletters. IEDC Summit 2025 promises to be a defining experience where innovation, technology, entrepreneurship, and creativity converge making it a must-attend event for India’s future changemakers.