JAMMU, Jun 19: IIT Jammu showcased its growing strengths in research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and DeepTech technologies at Bharat Innovates 2026, held from 14–16 June 2026 in Nice, France. The international event brought together startups, researchers, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and innovation ecosystems from India and Europe to foster collaboration and technology partnerships.
The institute was represented by a delegation comprising Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu; Prof. Durai Prabhakaran R.T., Dean, Research & Consultancy; Dr. Rajkumar V., Department of Mechanical Engineering; and Dr. Shanmugadas K.P., Department of Mechanical Engineering, who engaged with global stakeholders and showcased IIT Jammu’s contributions to emerging technologies and innovation-driven development.
As a Nodal Institute for Manufacturing & Industry 4.0, IIT Jammu, in partnership with IIT Roorkee, played a key role in mentoring and showcasing a cohort of promising DeepTech startups during the panel discussion titled “From Lab to Fab: Scaling DeepTech Manufacturing for the Future.” The discussion focused on the importance of transforming cutting-edge research into globally competitive manufacturing enterprises through stronger industry-academia collaboration, advanced infrastructure, patient capital, and market access.
Under the guidance of Dr. Rajkumar V. (IIT Jammu) and Prof. Akshay Dwivedi (IIT Roorkee), innovative startups including Atomberg Technologies, BlueMachines.AI, Ethereal Machines, EyeROV, IIndepro Dynamics, Insightzz (MLIT-18 Technology Pvt. Ltd.), Think Metal, Unbox Robotics Labs, Whizzo, and XYMA Analytics were showcased at the event. These startups demonstrated cutting-edge innovations across advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, robotics, aerospace technologies, industrial automation, and analytics, highlighting India’s rapidly growing DeepTech ecosystem.
Adding further distinction to IIT Jammu’s participation, two flagship technologies developed by the Department of Mechanical Engineering were exhibited before an international audience.
The first innovation, a Multi-Material Extrusion 3D Printer, developed under the leadership of Dr. Rajkumar V., enables advanced multi-material additive manufacturing for applications in healthcare, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, and industrial prototyping. The technology attracted significant interest from researchers, industry representatives, and potential technology partners.
The second innovation, SKY Reaper – Autonomous Turbojet UCAV, developed under the leadership of Dr. Shanmugadas K.P., represents an indigenous advancement in autonomous aerospace systems and strategic technologies. The project generated considerable interest among defence technology stakeholders, research organizations, and potential collaborators.
During the event, the IIT Jammu delegation engaged with international investors, academic institutions, industry leaders, manufacturing organizations, and innovation agencies to explore opportunities for technology commercialization, collaborative research, pilot deployments, and global partnerships. These interactions opened promising avenues for future collaborations, technology transfer, and co-development initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, Director, IIT Jammu, said that the institute remains committed to fostering innovation-led research and developing technologies that create societal and industrial impact. He emphasized that participation in international platforms such as Bharat Innovates 2026 provides valuable opportunities to build global partnerships, attract investments, and accelerate the translation of research into real-world solutions.
The participation of IIT Jammu at Bharat Innovates 2026 reflects the institute’s continued efforts to translate research excellence into impactful technologies while strengthening India’s position in the global innovation ecosystem. The engagements initiated during the event are expected to contribute significantly to entrepreneurship development, technology transfer, and international cooperation in emerging technology domains.