Amity Student Wins JETRO Talent for Japan Contest 2025

The Talent for Japan Student Contest, organised by the Japan External Trade Organisation (JETRO), is a prestigious national-level initiative aimed at identifying exceptional students with the potential to contribute to Japan’s academic, technological, and corporate ecosystem. The contest attracts participation from top universities across the country, making the selection process extremely rigorous and merit-driven.

This year’s competition saw hundreds of students competing through multiple evaluation stages that tested their academic excellence, cross-cultural understanding, innovation, and readiness to work in a global environment. Being selected among the final 11 national winners is a testament to the Amity students’ dedication, global outlook, and outstanding capabilities.

According to officials, the Talent for Japan program is designed to strengthen ties between Japan and emerging global talent by providing students with exposure to Japanese companies, culture, and work ethics. Winners of the contest gain access to exclusive opportunities such as interactions with Japanese industry leaders, mentorship, career guidance, and potential pathways to work or study in Japan.

Speaking on the accomplishment, university representatives highlighted that global contests like JETRO’s Talent for Japan play a crucial role in preparing students for an interconnected world. They help bridge cultural gaps, foster innovation, and open doors to international careers, especially in countries like Japan, which are actively seeking skilled global professionals.

The success also serves as an inspiration for aspiring students across India, demonstrating that with the right blend of academic excellence, global awareness, and perseverance, Indian students can compete and excel on international platforms.

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As India’s education sector continues to gain global attention, achievements such as this further strengthen the country’s reputation as a hub of young, skilled, and future-ready talent. The Amity student’s recognition at the JETRO Talent for Japan Student Contest 2025 stands as a milestone not just for the individual but for the broader academic community as well.

Direct link to the official announcement and detailed report is available here.

SRM Students held 3rd Place at HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026

The winning team comprised Rajat Kumar Singh and Shruthi Bhagawan, third-year B.Tech students in Computer Science and Engineering (CSE) and active members of Next Tech Lab (NTL), the university’s flagship student-led innovation and research ecosystem. Representing SRM University-AP on an international stage, the duo competed against some of the brightest young minds from across the world.

The HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026 was organised in collaboration with several globally reputed institutions, including the University of Texas at El Paso (USA), University of Piraeus (Greece), University of South Florida (USA), and SUNY Polytechnic Institute (USA). The event attracted significant international participation, with over 280 shortlisted teams from 14 countries, making the competition both intense and highly selective.

Aligned with the hackathon theme “Code. Comply. Conquer.”, participants were challenged to develop innovative solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and cyber law. Rajat and Shruthi stood out by presenting a solution that addressed a real-world issue often overlooked in the digital ecosystem user awareness and understanding of privacy policies.

The system identifies key aspects such as types of user data collected, intended data usage, third-party sharing practices, and applicable legal frameworks, including regulations like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). By simplifying dense legal language into accessible summaries, Privy empowers users to make informed decisions while encouraging organisations to adopt more transparent data practices.

The global jury commended the team for the solution’s practical relevance, clarity of design, and strong alignment with regulatory compliance requirements. Their effort was recognised with a cash award of USD 250 along with an official Winner’s Certificate, further validating the impact and quality of their work.

Reflecting on the achievement, Rajat Kumar Singh shared that the team deliberately chose to focus on a problem that affects millions of users daily but rarely receives adequate attention. Rather than building superficial technical complexity, they emphasised accuracy, usability, and real-world applicability, which resonated strongly with the hackathon’s evaluation criteria. He also noted that the team plans to further develop Privy into a scalable and deployable solution that organisations can seamlessly integrate into their digital workflows to enhance accountability in data privacy practices.

Shruthi Bhagawan attributed the success to rigorous hands-on preparation in cybersecurity concepts, HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026, strong team collaboration, and continuous mentorship from Next Tech Lab. She highlighted that the hackathon experience reinforced her aspiration to work at the convergence of AI, cybersecurity, and cyber law, creating solutions that foster digital trust and user empowerment in an increasingly data-driven world.

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This accomplishment reflects the innovation-driven culture and academic excellence nurtured at SRM University-AP. Through platforms like Next Tech Lab, students are encouraged to tackle complex global challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and gain exposure to international research and development ecosystems.

By securing a top position at the HackSecureX International Hackathon 2026, SRM University-AP students have not only brought pride to the institution but also reaffirmed its growing reputation as a hub for cutting-edge technology education and impactful innovation on the global stage.