Palm Vein Innovation Takes Top Honour at National IPR Conclave

Bengaluru, 16th April 2026: Our student team secured first place at AIKYAM 2026, a national-level Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) conclave held on 16 April 2026 at RV Institute of Technology and Management (RVITM), Bengaluru. Competing against more than 85 teams from across the country, the group stood out for its project Palm IQ: Secure Biometric Payment & Health System, which demonstrated strong potential for real-world application and patent development.

AIKYAM 2026 was designed as a platform to promote innovation, raise awareness about intellectual property, and encourage students to develop patentable ideas. Participants were grouped into specialised tracks, with the winning team presenting in “Patent Pathways,” a category focused on solutions with high intellectual property value. The event brought together emerging innovators, academic experts, and industry perspectives, creating a competitive yet collaborative environment.

The team’s project explored a contactless biometric system using palm vein recognition technology for secure digital payments, integrated with real-time health monitoring. By combining features such as heart rate and oxygen level tracking with encrypted data storage and AI-based analysis, the solution addressed both financial security and personal health—two areas of growing global relevance. Judges evaluated entries based on innovation, feasibility, and market potential, with the project receiving particular appreciation for its interdisciplinary approach.

Beyond the recognition, the experience offered participants an opportunity to engage directly with experts, refine their ideas, and better understand the process of translating innovation into protected intellectual property. The interaction with judges and fellow participants also contributed to strengthening presentation skills and technical confidence.

The achievement highlights the importance of platforms such as AIKYAM in nurturing innovation and bridging the gap between academic research and practical implementation. It also reflects the growing emphasis on intellectual property awareness among students, preparing them to contribute meaningfully to technology-driven industries.

Securing first place not only marks a significant milestone for the team but also reinforces the value of combining technical creativity with an understanding of intellectual property in shaping future-ready solutions.