Bridging students and the global world of industrial automation
The India Automation Challenge is evolving into the Industrial Automation Community — a borderless year-round platform highlighting innovation, connecting academia with industry, and unlocking automation career pathways across the world.
- Faculty verification required
- No entry fee
About the Industrial Automation Community
Purpose : To bridge academia and the automation industry by showcasing student projects and making talent discoverable to companies and recruiters
What makes it different: A global platform featuring automation innovation from around the world.
Who runs it: The editorial team at Industrial Automation Magazine and industrialautomationindia.in.
Who can participate:Students and young innovators from engineering, technology, diploma, and polytechnic institutes anywhere in the world. Faculty/HOD verification is required.
Year-Round
Submissions open anytimeNo Entry Fee
Recognition — not prizes
How it works
A simple, transparent process to get your project discovered.
Prepare
Add a 150–300 word summary, one project image, and optional video link.
Submit
Fill the online form and upload materials. Teams can submit up to 3 projects/year.
Editorial review
The editorial team checks clarity, originality, and feasibility.
Publish
Projects that meet editorial standards are published online on industrialautomationindia.in.
Visibility
Featured projects gain exposure through our website, digital channels, and media reach
Submit your automation project
Submissions are open year-round, from India and abroad. Each student or team can submit up to 3 projects per academic year.
Recognition & Publishing
This isn’t a competition. There are no rankings, winners, or prizes. Projects that meet editorial standards are published online and may be highlighted in our monthly print & digital features.
- Global visibility via industrialautomationindia.in
- Possible feature in Industrial Automation Magazine’s monthly edition
- Seen by automation industry leaders & recruiters worldwide
IA Jobs & Opportunities — get noticed by recruiters
Published projects are visible to hiring managers across automation, robotics, IIoT, vision systems, and more. Students may be contacted for internships, research collaborations, or job roles.
Explore IA JobsFrequently Asked Questions
1. What is the Industrial Automation Community (IAC)?
The Industrial Automation Community (IAC) is an initiative by Industrial Automation Magazine and industrialautomationindia.in to showcase innovative student projects in automation, robotics, IIoT, vision systems, industrial software, and related technologies. It’s not a competition — it’s a global recognition platform where students gain visibility through our website, digital channels, and magazine.
2. Why was the India Automation Challenge paused?
We evolved beyond a once-a-year competition to build a continuous year-round community that connects students, academia, and industry — without boundaries, deadlines, or prize-based restrictions.
3. Who can participate?
Students or young innovators from any country studying engineering, technology, diploma, or polytechnic programs can participate. Each submission must have a Faculty Guide or HOD verification.
4. How do students submit their projects?
Fill out the online submission form available on the website.
You’ll need to upload:
● A short summary (150–300 words)
● One project image (JPG/PNG)
● Optional video link (YouTube / Drive)
5. Is there a deadline?
No deadlines — submissions are open year-round.
6. How many projects can I submit?
Each student or team can submit up to 3 projects per academic year.
7. What happens after submission?
You will receive an acknowledgment email. Our editorial team reviews every entry, and selected projects are published online on industrialautomationindia.in and may be featured in our print or digital channels.
8. What do selected students receive?
● Global visibility via publication on industrialautomationindia.in
● Possible feature in Industrial Automation Magazine
● Exposure to industry recruiters and companies
9. Is there any cash prize?
No — there are no fees and no prize money. The goal is recognition, visibility, and industry connection.
10. How are projects selected for publishing?
Reviewed based on:
● Innovation & originality
● Real-world relevance
● Clarity of technical explanation
● Feasibility
11. Can I make changes after submission?
Yes — email [email protected] to edit or withdraw before publication.
12. Do faculty members get recognised?
Yes — the Faculty Guide / HOD name is included in the published project article.
13. What if my project is confidential or under NDA?
Share only non-confidential information. You can describe conceptually and indicate confidential sections.
14. Will I receive feedback?
Editorial comments may be shared where relevant, but detailed evaluation is not guaranteed.
15. Can industry professionals view the projects?
Yes — published projects are accessible to global recruiters, companies, and industry leaders on industrialautomationindia.in.
16. Can colleges become partners?
Yes — institutions with active contributions can be listed as Community Partners.
17. Will projects appear in the print magazine?
Selected projects may be featured in Industrial Automation Magazine.
18. Who manages the Industrial Automation Community?
The initiative is fully managed by the Industrial Automation Magazine editorial team, supported by industrialautomationindia.in.
19. Where can I ask questions?
Email: [email protected]
Website: industrialautomationindia.in
20. What’s the vision behind this initiative?
To remove boundaries, enable global student collaboration, and help innovators gain worldwide visibility — without competition pressure, physical participation, or financial barriers.