The 5th edition of IITGN’s flagship program ‘Invention Factory® India’ 2024 concluded with remarkable innovation. This six-week intensive event, which began on May 27, saw over 700 applications, out of which 20 students were selected from various engineering, design colleges, and IITs across the country.

Nageshwar Kumar and Chaitanya Tandon won the title of ‘Best Invention’ for their development of the ‘Tactile Glove for Bidirectional Communication with Deafblind.’ Kritika Patidar and Stavan Mehta also received the ‘Best Invention’ title for their invention of the ‘Tooth Extraction Facilitator.’ The second-best invention was awarded to Adya Tripathi and Krishna Chaitanya Myneni for their project ‘Smart Peripheral Neuropathy Therapy Device.’ Saket Joshi and Divya Patel secured the third-best invention title with their ‘Device and Method for RLS Treatment.’

The winning teams received prizes of Rs 2 Lakh, 1 Lakh, and 50,000, respectively. This initiative is generously supported by the Maker Bhawan Foundation and individual philanthropists.

Congratulations to all the winners and participants for their incredible work and efforts during the program!

About Invention Factory:

Invention Factory® is an innovative educational program that originated at The Cooper Union in New York City. It is designed to foster creativity and engineering skills among students by challenging them to develop original, patentable inventions. Participants work in teams to brainstorm, prototype, and refine their inventions over the course of several weeks, guided by experienced mentors and industry professionals.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning and practical problem-solving, encouraging students to think outside the box and apply their technical knowledge in new and innovative ways. Throughout the program, students receive training in various aspects of invention, including idea generation, prototyping, intellectual property, and presentation skills.

Invention Factory® has expanded internationally, including to IIT Gandhinagar in India, where it continues to inspire and cultivate the next generation of inventors and innovators. The program culminates in a final presentation where students showcase their inventions to a panel of judges, competing for prizes and recognition. Through this immersive experience, Invention Factory® aims to empower students to turn their ideas into tangible solutions that can have a positive impact on society.