Advanced Materials, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0
Advanced Materials, Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 showcases India's capabilities across smart manufacturing and high-performance materials - from industrial automation, digital twins, and additive manufacturing to aerospace-grade composites, battery materials, and sustainable mineral processing. Open to innovators in smart factory solutions, advanced materials, and critical mineral extraction and recycling. TRL 3 to 9 solutions that boost industrial productivity, supply chain resilience, and India's global manufacturing leadership are encouraged.
Representative Focus AreaS
Industrial automation and robotics
Additive manufacturing and 3D printing
Industrial IoT and smart factory solutions
Quality assurance and predictive maintenance systems
Supply chain optimization and digital manufacturing
Advanced composites, graphene, and carbon nanotube solution providers
Rare-earth extraction and processing technology companies using green methods
Resource recycling ventures focused on lithium, cobalt, and nickel recovery from batteries and e-waste
Developers of aerospace-grade alloys, medical-grade biomaterials, or high-performance industrial materials
Companies creating sustainable alternatives to critical imported materials
BI 2026 Cohort
