Innovate
Bold ideas that push scientific and technological frontiers.
WELCOME TO THE CONCLAVE
A platform to connect, collaborate & create impact
Research X Impact at IIT Ropar is designed as a high-level platform connecting researchers, students, innovation ecosystems, industry, policy stakeholders and society around one central objective: translating excellent research into meaningful real-world outcomes.
Collaborate
Build stronger connections across disciplines, institutions and industry.
Translate
Move discoveries from laboratories towards usable technologies and solutions.
Impact
Create measurable benefits for society, the economy and the environment.
KEY EVENT SEGMENTS
01
Research Showcase
Concise presentations highlighting high-impact research and emerging technologies.
02
Industry Connect
Research-industry interactions focused on translation, deployment and partnerships.
03
Innovation & Startup Forum
Showcase technologies, prototypes, intellectual property and entrepreneurial pathways.
04
PhD Poster Walk
A dedicated platform for doctoral researchers to communicate their work and receive expert feedback.
05
Roundtable Discussions
Focused conversations on national research priorities, translational barriers and opportunities.
06
Knowledge Dissemination
Communicate research beyond academia using accessible, multilingual and digital formats.
WHY RESEARCH X IMPACT?
Research becomes powerful when it reaches beyond the laboratory.
IIT Ropar's research ecosystem spans engineering, science, data, healthcare, agriculture, energy, materials, sustainability and interdisciplinary innovation. This platform brings these strengths together with stakeholders who can help convert knowledge into impact.
01Identify research with strong translational potential
02Connect researchers with industry and societal partners
03Build interdisciplinary collaborations
04Support technology transfer and entrepreneurship
05Strengthen research communication and visibility
EVENT PROGRAMME
Event
Schedule
Friday, 11 September 2026
Registration
(Participant registration and networking).
Inaugural Session and Conclave Opening
Welcome remarks, context setting for ANRF knowledge dissemination, and opening address.
High Tea
Refreshments and networking.
Hands-on Session on SARAL by Prof. PK, Visiting Scientist, ANRF
Practical orientation to SARAL, an ANRF platform for disseminating research across format and languages>
Talk by Dr. Pushpendra Pal Singh
Associate Professor, Department of Physics, IIT Ropar and Project Director, ANNAM.AI & iHub AWaDH, IIT Ropar — On Design Thinking and Craft of High-Possibilty and Mega-Projects
ANRF Grantees Meet-up
Short presentations (2-minutes) by ANRF grantees.
Lunch and Networking
Lunch and informal networking.
Talk by Prof. Navin Kumar
Head of the Department, Mechanical Engineering, IIT Ropar — On "What makes a research proposal fundable? from Scientific Excellence to National Impact"
ANRF Grantees Meet-up
Short presentations (2-minutes) by ANRF grantees.
High-Tea + PhD Student Poster Walk and Interaction
Refreshments, poster viewing and interaction.
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Organising Committee
The organising committee coordinates the programme, research showcase, stakeholder engagement, logistics and outreach for the ANRF + IIT Ropar Research X Impact initiative.
Dr. Shivkumar Kalyanaraman
CEO, Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF)
Prof. Rajeev Ahuja
Director IIT Ropar, Project Director DREAMS Consortium, IIT Ropar
Prof. Jitendra Kumar
Dean, R&D Section, IIT Ropar
Dr. Shray
Associate Dean, R&D Section, IIT Ropar
Prof. PK
Visiting Scientist, ANRF
Dr. Vivekanand Shukla
Assistant Professor, Nodal Officer (PAIR) and Event Coordinator, IIT Ropar
PARTICIPATE
Be part of the research-to-impact journey.
GET IN TOUCH
DREAMS Office
A-210, Super Academic Block
Indian Institute of Technology Ropar
Rupnagar, Punjab – 140001