Invention Factory

Invention Factory^® is an intensive six-week summer programme in inventing that originated in the U.S. It was conducted for the first time in India at IIT Gandhinagar in 2018 and 2019 then introduced to IIT Bombay in 2022, and in 2023 we expanded to include IIT Jammu.

In 2023 the programme was conducted at 3 locations- IIT BOMBAY, IIT GANDHINAGAR, IIT JAMMU and was open to all students from IITs, NITs across India. As compared to the preceding 3 years, 2023 saw a total of 60 students working in teams of 2 over a period of 6 weeks.

In 2024, the program at IIT Gandhinagar runs from 27th May to 5th July 2024, IIT Bombay runs from 3rd June to 12th July 2024, and the program at IIT Jammu runs from 3rd June to 14th July 2024. You will report a couple of days early to the assigned institute and undergo a few orientation sessions

Khushboo Kanwar Rathore (Indian Institute of Technology Jammu) and Varun Rawat (NIT Trichy) won the 1st prize at the Invention Factory program for their development of the “Multi Drug Injector.” This innovative device mixes and injects two fluids instantly using a double-piston system with chambers, ensuring precise dosing, variable mixing ratios, and effective mixing through built-in channels and a special membrane.

Aayush Bhansali (Indian Institute of Technology, Mandi) and Abhishek Kumar (Indian Institute of Technology, Madras) won the 1st Runner-up prize at the Invention Factory program for developing a faster, simpler, and more affordable Braille display device, addressing the issues with existing Braille display devices that are slow, complicated, and highly expensive.

Supragy Mishra (MIT Academy of Engineering, Alandi, Pune) and Keya Shah (G H Patel College of Engineering & Technology) won the 2nd Runner-up prize at the Invention Factory program for developing an ankle joint with adjustable stiffness. This innovation aims to overcome the rigidity in lower limb prostheses, providing improved mobility and comfort for users.

Ishan Agarwal (Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar) and Vrushti Shah (Nirma University) won the 1st prize at the Invention Factory program for developing a therapeutic pain relief device. This innovative device is designed to alleviate muscle spasms through pulsating pressure using air compression and features an integrated medicine delivery system for deep muscle penetration, providing effective relief and promoting relaxation.

Sheersh Shah (Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi) won the 1st Runner-up prize at the Invention Factory program for addressing the inefficiency and environmental impact of existing food delivery bags. Traditional delivery bags often fail to prevent spillage and do not support the use of paper containers effectively, leading to increased plastic waste and poor customer satisfaction. He developed an add-on for existing delivery bags made with eco-friendly materials and snap-fit technology, enhancing the use of paper packaging and reducing plastic waste.

Sahil Rao (Indian Institute of Technology Jammu) and Harshada Kale (Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar) won the 2nd Runner-up prize at the Invention Factory program for tackling the inconvenience and safety issues associated with soldering. They developed an attachment for the soldering iron that includes a lightweight insulation cover with ventilation holes and a separate solder wire feeder, improving efficiency and safety for users.

Nageshwar Kumar and Chaitanya Tandon from Indian Institute of Technology Jammu tied for the 1st prize at the Invention Factory program with their development of a groundbreaking glove enabling real-time communication for deafblind individuals, and Stavan Mehta from Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and Kritika Patidar from Indian Institute of Technology Jammu tied for the 1st prize with their solution addressing complications in tooth extraction.

Krishna Chaitanya Myneni from Indian Institute of Technology (Banaras Hindu University), Varanasi, and Adya Tripathi from Shiv Nadar University won the 1st Runner-up prize at the Invention Factory program for creating a smart sock designed to alleviate pain and numbness in diabetic peripheral neuropathy patients.

Divya Patel from Karnavati University and Saket Joshi from Nirma University won the 2nd Runner-up prize at the Invention Factory program for developing an automatic device for the treatment of Restless Leg Syndrome.