Locally-built drone is highlight of Belagavi tech summit
Deepak Shapeti, a Stanford University graduate from Dharwad who founded Morphing Machines, proudly displayed a petri dish that contained a newly-minted micro chip, ‘among the first indigenously built chips'
The fifth annual tech summit of the Belagavi Technology Companies Association (BeTCA) took place in the city on September 19, with a locally-built drone as its star attraction. The summit brought together technology firms, entrepreneurs, engineers, and enthusiasts to showcase locally developed products and services, with a focus on artificial intelligence, DeepTech, and cybersecurity.
The drone, Shaurya MAK IV, was being tested by the Indian defense forces, and its inventor, 30-year-old engineer Rahul Patil, received enthusiastic support from the military personnel during his visit. Deepak Shapeti, a Stanford University graduate who founded semiconductors company Morphing Machines, delivered a keynote address, emphasizing the importance of staying in Belagavi to build a thriving industry.
BeTCA signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Goa Technology Association to enhance collaboration in innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology adoption. The event also featured panel discussions on cyber security and the journey from ideas to products.
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