S. Vishnu Sharma
IIT Hyderabad would garner all attention when it will host IInvenTiv 2024 on 19 and 20 January 2024.
IInvenTiv 2024 is the flagship event of Ministry of Education of Government of India. This is the second edition of the event, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Inauguration
Union Minister of Education Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate the event on 19 January 2024.
Top 120 innovations from higher education institutes will be showcased in the fair, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Platform
IInvenTiv-2024 is a platform to highlight the holistic impact of the research and innovation carried out by the top Higher Education Institutes in our country, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
It seeks collaborative avenues among state universities, institutes, and industry to enhance the development and reach of innovations at the grass roots level, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
This year, the event will focus on five pivotal domains, reflecting the diverse landscape of innovation and also in line with the thrust areas for Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat. These include:
● Affordable Healthcare
● Agriculture & Food Processing
● Sustainable Technologies including Climate change, E-mobility, Clean Energy
● Defence and Space
● Industry 4.0
Union Education Minister
In a message shared by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, he expressed, “IInvenTiv-2024 is driven by Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi’s mantra of ‘Jan Anusandhan’ and is a part of the efforts to strengthen the country’s research and innovation ecosystem.
The second edition of IInvenTiv, hosted by IIT Hyderabad, will once again showcase India’s spirit of innovation and enterprise and bring together industry and academia to build an Atmanirbhar and Viksit Bharat, he said.
Highlight
One notable highlight of IInvenTiv-2024 will be the expanded participation from various institutes, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Beyond the 23 IITs, leading Higher Education Institutions such as NITs, IISERs, IIITs, IISc Bangalore, and the top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering institutions in the country will present their exemplary work to both academic and industry stakeholders, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
This diverse collaboration will culminate in a thoughtfully curated showcase, featuring the top 120 innovations across these domains from the 53 participating technical institutions nationwide, serving as a pivotal highlight of the event, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Collaboration
Dr. B.V.R. Mohan Reddy, Chairman, IInvenTiv-2024 Steering Committee, said, promoting collaboration between academia and industry is of utmost importance for our nation.
This collaboration will not only help us capitalize on our research endeavours but also facilitate industrial investments, leading to innovation of products designed for India and the global market, he said.
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In its second edition, IInvenTiv aims to bridge this gap by bringing academia and industry closer. Such initiatives hold great potential in realizing the Prime Minister’s vision of a self-reliant and empowered India, he said.
Projects
The selected projects will be presented before the audience in designated booths during the mega event, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Representatives from more than 2000 Industries apart from several key officials from the Government are expected to be present at the inaugural event, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Platform
In addition to the R&D exhibition, the event will function as a dynamic platform, fostering collaboration between academia and industry to propel technological advancements that tackle real-world challenges, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Pursuing this objective, dedicated one-hour panel discussions for each domain will convene experts and thought leaders, delving into the challenges and opportunities that define the future of these vital sectors, say sources from IIT Hyderabad.
Director of IIT Hyderabad
Speaking about hosting IInvenTiv-2024, Prof. B.S. Murty, Director, IIT Hyderabad, said, “IITH is delighted to host the second edition of R&D Fair from Indian premier higher education institutions, IInvenTiv-2024.
I am glad that IInvenTiv has become more inclusive this time by showcasing technologies from 30 more institutes, in addition to 23 IITs, said director of IIT Hyderabad.
I am confident that industry participants attending IInvenTiv-2024 would join hands with the inventors of these technologies towards their commercial realisation to make India not only Atmanirbhar but also a global player in most of these areas and a global leader in at least some of them, say director of IIT Hyderabad.
Industries
IIT Hyderabad warmly invites leading industries to be a part of IInvenTiv-2024, urging them to participate and explore valuable opportunities for knowledge exchange.
The event is poised to welcome over 2000 industry participants over the span of two days.
Access
On Day 1 of IInvenTiv-2024 on 19th January 2024, exclusive access will be granted to industry participants, allowing them to actively engage with cutting-edge innovations.
Day 2 of the event will be open to the public, providing a unique opportunity for a wider audience to witness the latest breakthroughs in technology and research.
IIT Hyderabad is proud to present the eagerly anticipated IInvenTiv-2024, a mega event that stands as a testament to the spirit of technological progress by uniting academia and industry for a brighter future of innovation and discovery.