InventX

InventX, formerly known as Invention Factory, is an intensive six-week residential summer program that trains engineering, science, and design students to develop patentable inventions. Through hands-on problem-solving, prototyping, and expert mentorship, participants refine their ideas and gain a deep understanding of the innovation process. By the end of the program, each team files a provisional patent application, ensuring that their work has real-world impact.

Since its inception, InventX has hosted over 200 students from 300+ institutions, resulting in more than 100 provisional patent applications filed in India and the U.S. Initially receiving participation from IIT and NIT students, the program expanded in 2024 to welcome applications from all engineering, science, and design colleges across India. 

The 2025 edition will be held at IIT Gandhinagar (starting May 23) and IIT Jammu (starting May 30), with 10 teams of three students at each location. 

The residential structure fosters a collaborative environment where participants not only build technical expertise but also develop critical thinking, decision-making, and effective communication. All participants walk out confident in their patenting, pitching, and product development skills. InventX offers a unique opportunity to move beyond theory and actively engage in the process of invention, preparing students to lead in technology and innovation.

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.