STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Patents High-Strength Road Material Out Of Industrial Waste
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have secured a patent for a high-strength composite material developed by recycling coal-mining and industrial waste, with potential applications in road construction for heavy-traffic conditions. The technology seeks to address two challenges simultaneously, the management of large quantities of mining and industrial waste and the […]
CW Bureau
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Aug 19, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Develops AI-Powered System To Boost Solar Plant Output
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have developed an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered autonomous system that can monitor, detect faults and recommend cleaning of solar panels with minimal human intervention, a breakthrough that could significantly improve the efficiency of India’s rapidly expanding solar power infrastructure. The research team has secured an Indian patent […]
CW Bureau
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Jul 25, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Secures Patent For Fast, Accurate Spice Adulteration Analysis
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has secured a patent for a breakthrough system capable of rapidly detecting and quantifying adulteration in spices and other food products, marking a significant step forward in food safety technology. Developed by researchers at the institute, the system combines Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy with advanced machine learning […]
CW Bureau
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Apr 27, 2026
