Innovation Conclave 2025

Date of the event

28th and 29th August 2025

Organizing department / centre / college

Department of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Yenepoya Dental College, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

In association with

• Mangalore Orthodontic Study Group (MOSG)
• Indian Orthodontic Society (IOS)

Organizing Committee Members

• Dr Sandeep Shetty - Chairman
• Dr Vivek Amin - Co Chairman
• Dr Subramanya Shetty - Scientific Committee Chairman
• Dr Shafees Koya - Registration Committee Chairman
• Dr Mithun K - Secretary
• Dr Pooja Harish - Member, Registration Committee
• Dr Dilshad Umar - Member, Scientific Committee
• Dr Minaz - Member, Scientific Committee
• Dr Stanly - Member, Scientific Committee
• Dr Salwa - Member, Registration Committee
• Dr Yasmin - Member, Scientific Committee

Resource Persons

• Dr. Puneet Batra
  Pro-Vice Chancellor (Health Sciences), Manav Rachna International Institute of Research and Studies, Delhi NCR
• Dr. Asim Syed Sheeraz
  CEO, Yenepoya Foundation for Technology Incubation (YFTI)
• Dr M Vijaya Kumar
  Vice Chancellor, Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), Mangalore
• Dr. Pritam Mohanty
  Professor & Head, Dept. of Orthodontics, IDS, SOA-DU, Bhubaneswar
• Dr. Akhter Husain
  Professor Emeritus, Dept. of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Yenepoya Dental College
• Dr. Hardik Makkar
  NIH (NIDCR) R90 Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Innovation and Precision Dentistry, University of Pennsylvania, USA
• Dr. Dhiraj Shetty
  Orthodontist and Founder, Dr. Dhiraj's Invisible Braces Clinic, Mangalore
• Dr. Digant P. Thakkar
  Orthodontist and Founder, Silver Smile Orthodontics, Rajkot, Gujarat
• Dr. Arjun Sehgal
  CEO and Co-founder, Zimpra

Report of the Event

This program was designed with a goal to provide a comprehensive roadmap for transforming scientific sparks into impactful solutions.

Nurturing the Spark

• Refine their ideas: Sessions on design thinking and problem validation helped participants define their target audience and the specific problem their innovation aimed to solve.
• Build a strong narrative: Expert-led discussions taught participants how to communicate their vision effectively, a crucial skill for attracting collaborators and funding.
• Explore funding avenues: A clear overview of the funding landscape-from grants and angel investors to venture capital-along with practical advice on crafting a compelling pitch.

Structuring and Validating the Innovation

Focus on practical steps of turning an idea into a viable product or service through sessions on:

• Intellectual property rights
• Clinical and market validation
• Prototyping and development

Scaling for Impact

• Strategic partnerships: Learning how to identify and form collaborations that can accelerate growth and expand reach.
• Commercialization & go-to-market strategies: Best practices for launching a product or service and building a sustainable business model.
• Measuring and amplifying impact: Exploring frameworks for assessing real-world impact and strategies for maximizing positive effects on society.

Number of Beneficiaries

Students

100

Teachers

50