20 Facts About Techfest

Techfest is the annual science and technology festival of Indian Institute of Technology Bombay, consisting of social initiatives and outreach programs throughout the year.

Emphasis at Techfest 2006 was on technology and its applications rather than just engineering know-how.

Techfest 2008 returned to the trend of taking up of initiatives by the Techfest team for social and public causes through their campaign on Global Warming.

The social initiatives Techfest had undertaken over the past years were nominated for Times of India Social Impact Award.

ReCycle, a college campaign of Techfest, aimed at creating awareness about physical fitness and environmental protection among the youth in society.

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Techfest launched a petition to update India's archaic animal welfare laws under WeCare, with workshops being conducted in 70+ schools across India in association with 10 major NGOs to sensitize students to the plight of stray animals during the pandemic.

Techfest conducted 50+ online breast cancer awareness sessions associated with 10+ NGOs as part of the social initiative Nidaan.

Techfest is among the very few student organizations to have received patronage from United Nations organisations.

Competitions serve as the backbone of Techfest by fulfilling its motto of spreading Science and Technology.

Techfest saw a participation of more than 450 participants, with Team UARRIOR participating in the event.

The exhibitions segment of Techfest started out in 2004 with Indian Navy Exhibitions feeling the need to motivate young Indian minds towards military research.

Techfest 2013 saw the NAO Robot from France, exhibits from the MIT Media Lab like the EyeNetra, and the HIRO robot.

Exhibitions at Techfest 2014 witnessed the BINA48, Fumanoids, Solowheel, Cubli and many other exhibits.

Techfest 2015 featured innovative Sepios which mimics swimming through proper fins.

Techfest 2016 witnessed Auto-show as a part of exhibitions showcasing BMW i8, BMW M4, Hayabusa, Ducati, Triumph Bikes and many more.

Techfest has hosted International Summit on topics like Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, over the years.

Techfest receives extensive coverage in print, television, digital as well as online media.

Techfest has had Hindustan Times, DNA, Times of India, Indian Express, Maharashtra Times, Navbharat Times, CNBC, Times Internet, Discovery Channel, Big RTL Thrill, India Today, Big CBS Prime, 93.

In terms of industrial and corporate associations, Techfest receives sponsorship from a wide range of sectors such as Telecom, PSUs, Banking, Crypto, Fintech, FMCG, Automobile, Electronics.

Social initiatives of Techfest have received the support of esteemed NGOs such as CRY, Smile Foundation, Khushi Life Learning, Befrienders India, Pratham, Muktangan, Suicide Prevention India Foundation, Garbage Concern Welfare Society, Indian Cancer Society, Laadli, Akshara and The Candle Project.