Failathon 2026 – Learning Through Failure
Vishnu Venture Labs Foundation (VVLF) in association with IIC , , successfully organized Failathon 2026, a 24-hour experiential learning event for first-year students. The event brought together over 240 students, who worked in teams to identify real-world problems, analyze root causes, and develop innovative solutions.
Unlike traditional hackathons that focus only on solutions, Failathon emphasized the importance of understanding problems, testing assumptions, learning from failures, and iterating ideas. Participants explored various tools and frameworks such as SWOT Analysis, 5 Whys, SCAMPER, Business Model Canvas, and Pitching Techniques to validate their ideas.
The event fostered creativity, teamwork, critical thinking, and an entrepreneurial mindset among students, reinforcing the message:
This unique initiative provided students with a valuable platform to transform challenges into opportunities and build confidence in solving real-world problems.
