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
B.Tech / B.E. / Equivalent
M.Tech / M.E. / Researchers
Doctoral Scholars
Incubated Ventures & Entrepreneurs
Awards & Recognition
First Prize
Per Category
Second Prize
Per Category
Submission Requirements
Important Dates
Last Date for Abstract Submission
Last Date for IMP Registration
Early Bird Registration
Delegate Selection Notification
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