The Somaiya Innovation and Impact Festival (SIIF) 2025, organized by Somaiya Vidyavihar University, concluded successfully, showcasing innovation, sustainability, and impact. The two-day event brought together innovators, students, investors, and changemakers from across industries to foster innovation, investment, and community-driven impact. The festival featured a range of activities, including panel discussions, startup showcases, and networking opportunities, under the theme “Empowering Communities through Conversations, Collaborations, and Creativity.”
Industry leaders, startup founders, and policymakers participated in the festival, sharing insights and experiences from their entrepreneurial journeys. The event recognized innovators across multiple domains, including healthcare, sustainable fashion, XR technology, and social impact, with awards for Best Innovator and Best Maker.
The festival also featured hackathons, including the XR Hackathon and the Mumbai Water Crisis Hackathon, which showcased groundbreaking projects in lifestyle, simulation, medicine, and tourism. The BioFashion Show showcased sustainable, nature-inspired designs, while the Conscious Creators Community Manifesto was launched, outlining a commitment to sustainable, ethical, and inclusive fashion and lifestyle practices.
The festival also included workshops, training sessions, and community experiences, such as the Mumbai Hive, the Kumbhathon Startup Festival, and the Mumbai Drum Circle. The Museum on Wheels by CSMVS featured an extraordinary exhibition on Ancient Sculptures and Civilizations from India, Egypt, Assyria, Greece, and Rome.
In addition, the festival saw the launch of the Somaiya Angel Network (SAN), which featured 30 startups engaging in speed networking with 51 investors. The Under-25 Summit at Somaiya School of Design brought the festival to a close, featuring creator journeys, student performances, and musical acts.
The university’s commitment to sustainability was strengthened through partnerships with Earth4Ever Conservation Foundation and Paper Shaper, which saw the planting of trees and the creation of durable, creative cardboard installations. Overall, the Somaiya Innovation and Impact Festival 2025 provided a dynamic platform for innovation, investment, and community-driven impact, empowering communities through conversations, collaborations, and creativity.