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L&T Technology Services, a povider of AI, Digital & ER&D Consulting Services, has concluded the ninth edition of TECHgium, an engineering innovation platform for students, at its Mysor campus on Friday. The latest edition recorded 62,000+ registrations from 540+ engineering institutes nationwide, marking a 60% surge over the previous edition and nearly 800% growth since its launch in 2016.

Finalists this year showcased innovative proofs-of-concept across a wide spectrum of technologies, including robotic automation for medical diagnostics, AI-powered multilingual video localisation, live AI captioning systems, Wi-Fi sensing for smart home monitoring and adaptive robotic arms for safer industrial operations. By challenging students to solve real-world engineering problems through deep-tech innovation, applied research and industry mentorship, TECHgium has increasingly become a showcase for Engineering Intelligence (EI). Here AI, software, hardware and domain expertise converge to create intelligent, scalable and industry-relevant solutions.

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Winners: Team from MS Ramaiah Institute of Engineering, Bangalore, Karnataka, for their revolutionary project on Self-Charging Hybrid Scooter.

Runner-up: Students from RNS Institute of Technology, Bangalore, Karnataka, for their project, TETROBOT – Modular Robotic Arm.

Second Runner-up: Students from PSNA College of Engineering and Technology, Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, for their project on AERIS – Stability Starts with Comfort.

People Choice Award: Team from Institute of Technical Education & Research (ITER), Bhubaneswar, Odisha, for their project on C.H.I.R.A.N.J.E.E.V.I.

Padma Shri Dr Shubha V Iyengar, veteran scientist from CSIR-NAL, renowned for the development of Drishti, an indigenous runway visibility-measuring system, attended the event as Chief Guest. Commenting on the event, Dr Iyengar said, “TECHgium offers a compelling glimpse into the future of engineering innovation. What makes this platform remarkable is its ability to transform student-led concepts into practical, industry-relevant solutions with real-world impact. Initiatives like these are essential to fostering open innovation and nurturing the next generation of engineering breakthroughs.”

Following a rigorous nine-month mentorship and evaluation process led by LTTS engineers and domain experts, 34 finalist teams presented working prototypes before a distinguished jury of industry leaders, academicians, and analysts. Winners received prizes worth over Rs 18 lakhs.

“TECHgium has become a strong reflection of India’s rising deep-tech engineering capabilities and the innovation potential of its young talent,” said Rajeev Gupta, Executive Director & Chief Financial Officer, L&T Technology Services. “Over nine editions, the platform has evolved into a nationwide innovation ecosystem bridging academia and industry. The scale and quality of solutions showcased this year reinforce our belief that the future of engineering will be shaped by Engineering Intelligence, where AI, domain expertise, and real-world problem-solving come together to drive meaningful impact. Through TECHgium, we remain committed to nurturing future engineers who will build smarter, safer and more sustainable industries globally.”