Jalandhar, 29.09.25-; Demonstrating the immense creative potential of its students, the Department of Student Research at Lovely Professional University (LPU) hosted a 36-hour flagship innovation challenge, Gear Up Season 4: Gateway to Smart India Hackathon 2025. The event served as a dynamic platform to identify and nurture the next generation of problem-solvers and innovators.

Dr. Jaspal Singh Sandhu, Vice-Chancellor of LPU, Dr. Loviraj Gupta, Pro Vice-Chancellor of LPU, and Dr. Manish Grover, Business Mentor, graced the event and encouraged students to pursue innovation with purpose and national responsibility. Dr. Loviraj Gupta, Pro Vice-Chancellor of LPU, stated, “These platforms cultivate innovators who actively shape policy, sustainability, and digital advancement rather than merely observing the change around them. At LPU, the vision is to create avenues where students engage with real-world challenges, think beyond conventional academics, and contribute meaningfully to national progress.”