Dr. Shivsagar Tewary, Associate Professor, Department of Prosthodontics, School of Dental Sciences, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Karad, has been awarded “Best Pitch Presentation” at the Innovation in Medical, Pharmaceutical & Allied Sciences for Commercialization of Technology (IMPACT) Conclave 3.0.

The event was co-hosted by IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation, SPPU Research Park Foundation, Pune, and Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth, Karad, and was held at Pune University on 7th–8th March 2024.

Dr. Tewary received a cash prize of ₹20,000/- from iHub–AWAaDH, IIT Ropar, in recognition of his continued efforts and innovative contributions in the field of healthcare innovation.

The IMPACT Conclave aims to foster innovation and support startups in commercializing technology, bridging the gap between research and market application. This year’s focus areas included Healthcare, AgriTech, Water Tech, and AI/Emerging Technologies.