Lenovo LEAP Next-Gen Scholar Program Drives AI Innovation and Inclusive Skilling Through Hackathon and Culmination Event in Goa

Business Wire India

Lenovo, the global technology powerhouse, through its Lenovo LEAP Next-Gen Scholar Program, strengthened its commitment to inclusive and future-ready education by hosting a solution-driven AI Hackathon on 29 January, followed by a Culmination Event on 30 January 2026 in Goa. The two-day initiative brought together students, government representatives, academic institutions, and industry leaders to promote applied learning and socially relevant innovation.

The hackathon served as a mentor-led platform where students developed AI-powered and inclusive technology solutions addressing real-world challenges. The event opened with an orientation session and a featured podcast featuring Dr. Niyan, Program Director, Directorate of Higher Education (DHE), Goa; Pratima Harite, Head – Corporate Citizenship, Lenovo Corporate Marketing Group; and Sivakumar Dakshinamurthy, Head of Services Support – ISG, Lenovo. Their insights emphasised responsible, ethical, and industry-aligned AI development.

Participants progressed through structured stages of problem identification, ideation, solution development, and evaluation, supported by expert mentors. The hackathon concluded with live demonstrations and expert-led interactions, showcasing solutions that were practical, scalable, and socially impactful. High-performing teams were recognised for innovation, feasibility, and impact. Positioned as a pre–AI Summit initiative, the hackathon underscored Lenovo LEAP’s focus on applied AI learning.

and a Coffee Table Book documenting learner journeys, innovation, and inclusion.

An inspiring address by a specially abled student reinforced the program’s emphasis on accessibility and equal opportunity. Student project showcases and learner recognitions further highlighted Lenovo LEAP’s role in nurturing future-ready talent through inclusive skilling and innovation.

Lenovo LEAP empowers scholars driving AI-led inclusive innovation

About Lenovo & Motorola

 

Lenovo is a US$69 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #196 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more, visit https://www.lenovo.com, and read about the latest news via our StoryHub. 

 

Motorola Mobility LLC was acquired by Lenovo Group Holdings in 2014. Motorola Mobility is a wholly owned subsidiary of Lenovo and is responsible for designing and manufacturing all Moto and Motorola branded mobile handsets and solutions.

 

About BharatCares

 

BharatCares is recognised among the Top 50 Social Impact Organisations in India. Operating under SMEC Trust, a group organisation of CSRBOX, BharatCares has been established to enable effective and scalable program delivery. Guided by the principles of innovation, technology, and collaboration, BharatCares acts as a social solution bridge—bringing together government bodies, communities, innovators, and funders to implement high-impact, sustainable models.
 

Website: https://bharatcares.org