Hyderabad students’ startup gains traction at Dubai event

Students from MLR Institute of Technology have achieved international recognition by successfully pitching their startup, Junicorn, at a prestigious global startup event held in Dubai.

The student team, comprising CSE III students Shivansh Prasher and Dasa Sreeshanth, presented their startup ‘Sahara’, an AI-powered virtual pet for emotional support. Sahara uses an interactive virtual pet to provide emotional support, reduce stress, and promote mental well-being through empathetic AI interactions.

The team’s performance led to several promising outcomes, including strategic collaboration opportunities and a prestigious offer for the role of Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

The management of MLR Institute of Technology extended full support to the students, enabling them to participate in the international event held in Dubai, said MLA and founder secretary, Marri Raja Shekar Reddy.