Agastya : IIT Bombay Rocket Team’s Soaring Ambitions
The IIT Bombay Rocket Team, a group of passionate rocketry enthusiasts, works tirelessly each year to design and build a new rocket from scratch. Their primary goal is to compete at the prestigious Spaceport America Cup in New Mexico, USA, where they have consistently pushed the boundaries of rocket design and performance.
National Space Day Celebration
To celebrate the successful Chandrayaan 3 mission in 2023, which prompted the Government of India to designate August 23rd as National Space Day, IIT Bombay is thrilled to host a 5-day exhibition in the convocation foyer, showcasing the wonders of space and the progress in space technology.This exhibition will present a variety of fascinating exhibits that showcase the vastness of space science and technological advancements.
INFORMS Franz Edelman Finalist Award to IITB
Tata Steel, India and IIT Bombay Team receives 2024 INFORMS Franz Edelman Finalist Award
World Creativity and Innovation Day 2024
IIT Bombay has recently seen a spurt in entrepreneurial activities within its ecosystem. We find that more and more researchers and faculty members are now stepping towards productization of their research ideas.
President Murmu inaugurates India’s first Homegrown Car-T Cell Therapy at IIT Bombay
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that the launch of India’s first gene therapy is a major breakthrough in our battle against cancer. As this line of treatment, named “CAR-T cell therapy”, is accessible and affordable, it provides a new hope for the whole of humankind. She expressed confidence that it will be successful in giving new lives to countless patients.
The Etherion, a cutting-edge Electric Formula-style car
On March 27th, IIT Bombay Racing proudly unveiled their latest marvel: the Etherion, a cutting-edge Electric Formula-style car. This milestone marks the 13th electric vehicle crafted by the team since their transition to the EV category in 2011. Collaborating with the esteemed Godrej and Boyce Manufacturing Company, the team achieved a breakthrough with the creation of the first-ever Carbon Fiber Monocoque. This innovation not only sheds significant weight but also enhances driver safety while fortifying the chassis with increased strength and rigidity.
Cutting-edge CAR-T cancer therapy is now made in India — at one-tenth the cost
The treatment, called NexCAR19, raises hopes that this transformative class of medicine will become more readily available in low- and middle-income countries.
IITB Hydrogen Workshop, the 2024 edition of IRCC’s Annual CONferences on Emerging ConceptS
IITB Hydrogen Workshop, the 2024 edition of IRCC’s Annual CONferences on Emerging ConceptS [ICONS], was an unparalleled success, dedicated to illuminating the cutting-edge advancements in India's Hydrogen economy.