20th Symposium on National Frontiers of Engineering(NatFoE) & Innovation in Manufacturing Practices (IMP)2026

IMP 2026

National Innovation Competition & Technology Showcase

IMP 2026 – Innovation in Manufacturing Practices

About IMP 2026

Innovation in Manufacturing Practices (IMP 2026) is a national-level innovation competition organized alongside the National Frontiers of Engineering Symposium (NatFoE 2026) at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad. The competition aims to encourage engineering students, researchers, innovators, MSMEs and startups to showcase cutting-edge manufacturing technologies, prototypes and innovative engineering solutions before a jury consisting of industry leaders, defence scientists and academicians.

Competition Categories

UG Track
B.Tech / B.E. / Equivalent
PG Track
M.Tech / M.E. / Researchers
PhD Track
Doctoral Scholars
MSME & Startups
Incubated Ventures & Entrepreneurs

Awards & Recognition

First Prize

₹25,000

Per Category

Second Prize

₹10,000

Per Category

Submission Requirements

Working Prototype / Research Model
3 Minute Demonstration Video (.mp4)
Maximum 250 Words Write-up
Original Innovation aligned with Symposium Themes

Important Dates

15 July 2026
Last Date for Abstract Submission
25 July 2026
Last Date for IMP Registration
25 July 2026
Early Bird Registration
1 August 2026
Delegate Selection Notification
08 August 2026
Commencement of Symposium & Expo

Eligible Branches

Aeronautical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer & Information Technology, Design Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics & Communication Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation Engineering, Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Power Engineering, Production Engineering and other allied disciplines.

Ready to Showcase Your Innovation?

Join India's premier manufacturing innovation competition and present your idea at IIT (ISM) Dhanbad.


Register for IMP 2026