STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Patents Hybrid Energy Storage System For Electric Vehicles
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) have developed a hybrid energy storage system aimed at improving the efficiency and lifespan of batteries used in electric vehicles (EVs). The technology has been developed by Prof. Monalisa Pattnaik, Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, along with her research team comprising Dr. Pradyumna Kumar […]
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Sep 3, 2026
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 […]
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Aug 19, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Patents Advance FRP Tech For Aerospace And Defence
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have secured a patent for a novel composite manufacturing technology that significantly enhances the strength and durability of fibre-reinforced polymer (FRP) composites, paving the way for wider adoption in aerospace, defence, automotive, renewable energy and other high-performance engineering sectors. The patented technology has been developed by […]
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Jul 31, 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 […]
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Jul 25, 2026
STARTUP/TECHNOLOGY
NIT Rourkela Secures Patent For Eco-Friendly Film For Healthcare Products
Researchers at the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Rourkela have secured a patent for a biodegradable and antimicrobial bio-composite film that could replace petroleum-based plastic materials widely used in wound dressings, bandages and other healthcare products. The innovation, developed by researchers from the Department of Biotechnology and Medical Engineering, aims to tackle the growing challenge […]
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Jul 22, 2026
GENERAL
NIT Rourkela Develops Low-Cost System To Treat Dairy Wastewater
National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT Rourkela) has developed a low-cost biological wastewater treatment system designed to tackle pollution generated by the dairy industry. Developed by researchers from the institute’s Civil Engineering department, the multi-layered treatment process combines aquatic plants, earthworms, microbial activity and hydroponic filtration to reduce organic pollution and prevent clogging issues commonly […]
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May 22, 2026
