The Data Driven Innovation Challenge, conducted on 09-02-2026, successfully brought together students, professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs to solve real-world problems using data-driven approaches. The competition encouraged participants to analyze datasets and transform insights into innovative solutions, products, and policies, focusing on themes such as sustainability, healthcare, and smart cities. The event was enriched by the presence of resource persons Mr. Ashuthosh, Technical Project Manager, MSR Edusoft Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, and Mr. Kota Sudarshan Reddy, Engineering Lead, MSR Edusoft Pvt. Ltd., Hyderabad, who shared valuable industry insights and guided participants on leveraging data science, artificial intelligence, and strategic thinking for impactful innovation. The challenge fostered creativity, teamwork, and practical problem-solving, empowering participants to develop evidence-based solutions for societal benefit.