The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IIT-H) is set to host the second edition of IInvenTiv, India’s premier Research and Development (R&D) innovation fair, on January 19 and 20, 2024, at its Kandi campus in Sangareddy district.
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The event is a flagship initiative of the Ministry of Education, aiming to showcase India’s innovation potential and strengthen collaboration between academia and industry. This edition will be inaugurated by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan and is expected to draw widespread participation from across the country.
About IInvenTiv 2024
IInvenTiv was first launched in 2023 at IIT Delhi to bring together India’s brightest researchers, students, and industrial leaders. Now in its second edition, the 2024 event continues this mission under IIT Hyderabad’s leadership.
The event is designed to highlight the R&D efforts from across India’s top academic institutions, including all 23 IITs, NITs, IISERs, and IISc Bangalore. The fair is supported by the Ministry of Education and intends to act as a national platform for innovation, knowledge-sharing, and industry integration.
With a growing need for translational research and start-up incubation, IInvenTiv provides a bridge between inventions and real-world applications.
What’s New in the Second Edition
IInvenTiv 2024 is expected to scale up in both participation and output. According to IIT Hyderabad, this edition will feature:
- 120 innovations from various domains
- 53 leading technology institutions showcasing R&D
- Representation from 2,000+ companies
The event will also feature a mega R&D launch by the Education Minister, which is expected to accelerate national innovation efforts in priority sectors.
The aim is to create stronger industry-academia collaboration by encouraging firms to adopt innovations or co-develop them into commercial products. This makes IInvenTiv not just a showcase, but a starting point for real impact.
Key Focus Areas and Technologies
IInvenTiv 2024 will spotlight high-impact sectors that align with India’s development priorities. The innovations on display will fall under categories including:
- Affordable healthcare
- Agriculture and food processing
- Defense and space technologies
- Industry 4.0 and smart manufacturing
- Sustainable energy and environment-friendly technologies
These domains are not only crucial for India’s growth but also represent areas where academic research can translate directly into economic and social value.
Institutes and Companies Participating
The event will feature participation from:
- All 23 IITs
- Top 50 NIRF-ranked engineering colleges
- IISc Bangalore, NITs, and IISERs
- 53 R&D institutions
- Over 2,000 companies, including MSMEs, large enterprises, and deep-tech firms
This unique blend of participants makes IInvenTiv 2024 a fertile ground for partnerships, funding, and collaboration. For startups and academic spin-offs, it opens the door to mentorship, scaling opportunities, and technology licensing.
Expected Impact and Significance
IInvenTiv isn’t just an exhibition; it’s a national movement to encourage applied innovation. By gathering leading minds from academic institutions and industry under one roof, the event will:
- Promote Make in India innovation
- Encourage public-private R&D collaboration
- Accelerate technology transfer from lab to market
- Inspire student entrepreneurship and early-stage research
IIT Hyderabad’s hosting of the fair reinforces its growing status as a national innovation hub and reflects the spirit of India’s research-driven economic vision.
Conclusion
The second edition of IInvenTiv at IIT Hyderabad is more than a fair, it’s a bold step toward making innovation central to India’s future. With new technologies, national collaborations, and high-level participation, the event is poised to shape the next wave of breakthroughs in Indian science and technology.
For academia, students, industry, and policymakers, IInvenTiv 2024 represents a rare chance to connect, co-create, and transform ideas into solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is IInvenTiv?
A. IInvenTiv is the Ministry of Education’s flagship R&D innovation fair, showcasing top innovations from IITs, NITs, and other leading institutions.
Q. When and where is IInvenTiv 2024 happening?
A. It will be held on January 19–20, 2024, at IIT Hyderabad in Kandi, Sangareddy, Telangana.
Q. Who will inaugurate the event?
A. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan will inaugurate the fair.
Q. Who can participate?
A. Participants include IITs, IISERs, NITs, and over 2,000 companies from across India.
Q. What technologies will be showcased?
A. Sectors include healthcare, agriculture, defense, sustainable tech, and Industry 4.0.