Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy launches AI-focused entrepreneurship initiative

Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy has launched an Entrepreneurship and Incubation Initiative to provide students with exposure to AI, healthcare innovation, start-up mentorship and venture building. The programme aims to prepare future healthcare professionals for entrepreneurship and emerging technology-driven opportunities.

Hyderabad: Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy (PRIP) on Tuesday announced the launch of its Entrepreneurship and Incubation Initiative designed to integrate AI, healthcare innovation, startup mentorship, and practical venture-building exposure into pharmacy education.

The initiative will start in June 2026 and will accept participation from all B Pharma, M Pharma, and Pharm D students, a press release said. It aims to prepare students for traditional pharmaceutical careers and for emerging opportunities in healthcare technology, digital health, research-led innovation, and entrepreneurship.

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“We are building this ecosystem to create next-gen healthcare founders right here on our campus,” said Aditya Chilumula, Director, Pulla Reddy Institute of Pharmacy (PRIP).

The mentorship ecosystem will include PRIP faculty, pharma industry professionals, healthcare technology experts, patent consultants, and startup advisors who will help students convert academic ideas into practical, industry-relevant solutions, Dr Varun Dasari, Principal, PRIP, said.