NAMTECH

What NAMTECH does

NAMTECH (New Age Makers' Institute of Technology) is a not-for-profit technical education institution incorporated as a Section 8 company under the name New Age Education and Skills Foundation, established in 2022 by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) and headquartered in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India. The institution is positioned as an 'Institute of Manufacturing Innovation' focused on Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 skilling, delivering a portfolio of two-year techno-managerial master's programs (Smart Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Robotics, Sustainability, Automotive, Data Analytics & AI, Heavy Industry Engineering), one-year International Professional Master's Programs (iPMP), and one-year International Professional Technologist Programs (iPTP) for diploma and ITI graduates. It operates through five MET Innovation Schools and three MET Innovation Centers (including a Center of Advanced Computing & AI and a Center of Excellence in Automotive Engineering), supported by 29 residential and 17 visiting faculty members, on-campus micro-factories, AR/VR-enabled labs, and global academic partnerships with TUM Asia, Purdue University Northwest, and MIT Mechanical Engineering.

Name

NAMTECH

Legal name

New Age Education and Skills Foundation

Website

https://namtech.ac

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Short description

NAMTECH is a not-for-profit Industry 4.0 education institution founded in 2022 by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India, delivering techno-managerial master's, iPMP, and iPTP programs plus ITI outreach to engineering graduates, diploma holders, and vocational students across India.

Ownership category

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Product category

Technical and Vocational Education

NAICS

Computer Training (611420), Other Technical and Trade Schools (611519), Technical and Trade Schools (61151), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Computer Training (61142)

akta.pro primary industry

Emerging Tech & Specialized Computing (IoT, Edge, AR/VR, Blockchain, HPC) (EDABAFAO)

akta.pro secondary industries

Information Technology & Software (EDAAAPAB), Electronics Technician Training (Analog/Digital) (EDAOABAG), CNC Machining & Programming (EDAOAGAA), IT Architecture & Solutions Design (Enterprise/Cloud Architecture, Integration) (EDABAFAK)

Keywords

• Smart manufacturing education
• Industrial automation training
• Industry 4.0 skills
• Techno-managerial master programs
• Vocational upskilling programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Gandhinagar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Program Fees: Revenue from two-year techno-managerial master's programs and one-year iPTP programs for engineering graduates and diploma holders
2. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Funding: Funded by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) as a not-for-profit education initiative; receives support from industry partners for labs and programs
3. Outreach and Skilling Programs: Revenue from ITI upskilling programs, vocational education, and corporate training partnerships with state governments

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAMTECH is a not-for-profit educational institution that delivers two-year techno-managerial master's degree programs and one-year International Professional Technologist Programs (iPTP) to engineering graduates and ITI/diploma students in Industry 4.0 domains such as Smart Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Robotics, Automotive, Sustainability, Data Analytics & AI, and Heavy Industry Engineering. Learning is delivered through on-campus micro-factories, AR/VR labs, and a fab-like semiconductor training environment, with curriculum co-designed by academic partners including TUM Asia, Purdue University Northwest, and MIT Mechanical Engineering.

Product overview

NAMTECH (New Age Makers' Institute of Technology) is a not-for-profit technical education institution established by ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India), positioned as an 'Institute of Manufacturing Innovation.' It operates as a portfolio of specialized offerings rather than a single unified product, structured around five MET Innovation Schools and MET Innovation Centers. The portfolio includes two-year techno-managerial master's programs in Smart Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Robotics, Sustainability, Automotive, Data Analytics & AI, and Heavy Industry Engineering; one-year International Professional Master's Programs (iPMP) in Smart Manufacturing; International Professional Technologist Programs (iPTP) in Automation and Industrial Robotics for diploma/ITI graduates; and the Social Outreach Program transforming ITIs through a Hub-and-Spoke model. All offerings share a common experiential learning pedagogy emphasizing on-campus micro-factories, capstone projects, industrial immersions, and global academic partnerships. The institution has Letter of Intent for Deemed-to-be University status and is transitioning from its transitory campus at IIT Gandhinagar to a 150-acre campus in Godhavi, Ahmedabad.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Master Program in Smart Manufacturing Technology and Management A two-year techno-managerial master's degree for engineering graduates covering AI deployment, IoT, digital twins, cloud computing, cybersecurity, data analytics, and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) for Industry 4.0 and 5.0 era manufacturing operations.
• Master Program in Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology and Management A two-year master's degree developing fab-ready talent for India's semiconductor industry, covering semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design in a fab-like environment aligned with India's ₹76,000 crore semiconductor outlay.
• Master Program in Robotics Engineering and Management A two-year master's degree focused on robotics and automation technologies shaping the future of manufacturing and intelligent systems, supported by the ABB Robotics School of Robotics partnership.
• Master Program in Sustainability Engineering and Management A two-year master's degree developing skills to design and lead sustainable industries balancing innovation, responsibility, and long-term impact, forming a core offering of the School of Sustainability.
• Master Program in Automotive Technology and Management A two-year master's degree at the Center of Excellence in Automotive Engineering covering automotive technologies aligned with industry needs and the institute's HORIBA India engagement.
• Master Program in Data Analytics & Artificial Intelligence A two-year master's degree at the Center of Advanced Computing & AI covering data analytics, AI, ML, and their application in manufacturing and engineering contexts.
• Master in Technology & Management (Heavy Industry Engineering) A two-year master's degree focused on heavy industry engineering and management, preparing professionals for leadership roles in sectors like steel and heavy manufacturing.
• International Professional Technologist Program (iPTP) – Automation A one-year full-time residential program preparing diploma holders and ITI graduates for technical excellence in industrial automation, covering CAD, pneumatics, hydraulics, PLC, robotics, and cyber-physical systems.
• International Professional Technologist Program (iPTP) – Industrial Robotics A one-year full-time residential program focused on robotics and automation for diploma holders and ITI graduates, providing hands-on training in industrial robotics systems.
• International Professional Master's Program (iPMP) – Smart Manufacturing A one-year accelerated postgraduate program covering AI, cloud computing, robotics & automation, IoT, big data analytics, and digital twin technologies for Industry 4.0 careers.
• Master's Program in Sustainable Technologies A master's program at the School of Sustainability integrating advanced technologies with sustainable energy and circular economy practices, targeted at working professionals and graduates seeking sustainability-driven transformation skills for manufacturing, energy, infrastructure, and environmental management roles.
• NAMTECH Social Outreach Program (ITI Transformation) A vocational skilling program transforming Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) into centers of advanced manufacturing excellence via a Hub-and-Spoke model with 5 hubs, 10+ spoke ITIs, mobile Lab-on-Wheels, AR/VR labs, industry mentorship, and career support for ITI and diploma students.

Quantifiable outcome

• 53 students graduated in first cohort (January 2025)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

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Ideal customer profiles3 records

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AI capability6 records

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Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship, minor and major.

• MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026MIT partnership referenced as part of NAMTECH's global academic partnerships with TUM Asia, Purdue University Northwest, and MIT Mechanical Engineering for international exposure and Yo-Yo program.
• Purdue University NorthwestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Global academic partnership providing international exposure and access to innovative best practices for NAMTECH students.
• TUM Asia (Technical University of Munich Asia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026Global academic partnership providing NAMTECH students with access to German engineering excellence and Yo-Yo program for international exposure.
• AM/NS India (ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 June 2026AM/NS India is the parent company and founding sponsor of NAMTECH. As a not-for-profit educational initiative under New Age Education and Skills Foundation (NAESF), AM/NS India funds and supports NAMTECH's operations, providing strategic direction and industry integration. NAMTECH serves as the skill development and education platform for AM/NS India's workforce pipeline and contributes to India's Viksit Bharat vision.
• IIT RoorkeecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 June 2026Launch of Centre for Sustainable Energy and Circularity at Ahmedabad. Long-term collaboration focused on translational research, industry engagement, and future-ready talent development. Platform for driving real-world impact through innovation, industry-academia collaboration, and experiential learning.
• LNMIIT JaipurminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Leadership delegation visit to explore collaboration in advanced manufacturing, emerging technologies, innovation, research, executive education, and lifelong learning. Discussions on strengthening industry-academia partnerships.
• IN-SPACe (ISRO)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2026MoU signed through New Age Education and Skills Foundation (NAESF) for promotional and skill development activities in Indian space ecosystem. Includes curriculum design, space science courses, student internships at IN-SPACe technical centres, hackathons, and joint programs with Non-Governmental Entities. In presence of Dr. Pawan Goenka, Chairman, IN-SPACe.
• AutodeskmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Leadership visit for strategic discussion on curriculum development, industry relevance, and manufacturing leadership. Focus on elevating partnership with collaborative opportunities in CSR and consulting engagements.
• Tata ElectronicsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 February 2026Dr. Bobby Mitra, CIO & President of Tata Electronics engaged with NAMTECH on building future-ready semiconductor talent. Discussion on hands-on learning, industry-grade infrastructure, and ecosystem-driven outreach. Focus on strong technical capabilities aligned with semiconductor industry needs.
• O.P. Jindal Global UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 January 2026Naveen Jindal, MP and Chancellor, expressed interest in exploring collaboration for ITI upgradation in Kurukshetra constituency and broader academic/skilling collaborations.
• Gravton MotorsmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025Strategic partnership to co-develop capabilities in electric mobility, smart manufacturing, robotics, automation, AI, and sustainability. Focus on joint R&D, industry-aligned education, startup mentoring, and green mobility innovation. Supports Make in India, Digital India, and Skill India missions.
• India Semiconductor Mission (ISM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 September 2025MoU signed at Semicon India 2025 to strengthen India's semiconductor ecosystem through workforce development and applied research. Aims to build skilled talent pipeline in semiconductor manufacturing, packaging, and design. NAMTECH positioned as key driver of India's semiconductor talent pipeline.
• ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 January 2025Dr. K Radhakrishnan, Former Chairman ISRO and architect of Mangalyaan mission, served as Chief Guest at first convocation ceremony. NAMTECH engaged with ISRO for space technology collaboration.
• ABB RoboticscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 October 2024MoU to establish School of Robotics at NAMTECH. ABB Robotics to bring robotics expertise and mobilize global ecosystem of innovation partners and academia. Collaboration aims to close education gap in automation and prepare students for future of work. School to open in 2025 with advanced curriculum through international academic collaboration.
• CiscocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 12 January 2024MoU to create academic programs focused on cybersecurity, networking, and AI experiential learning for manufacturing industry. Target to build talent pipeline of 5,000+ engineers and technicians over 5 years. NAMTECH to establish cyber security center of excellence. Agreement signed at Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2024.
• Micron TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 10 January 2024Partnership to develop world-class talent pipeline for India's semiconductor manufacturing ambitions. Micron to assist in creating industry-grade semiconductor assembly and test laboratories, clean rooms, and incubation hub. NAMTECH to serve as staffing source for Micron's Sanand, Gujarat facility (5,000 direct jobs, 15,000 community jobs). MoU signed at Vibrant Gujarat Summit.
• Schneider ElectriccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 July 2023Partnership to establish state-of-the-art smart campus and training labs at upcoming 150-acre educational campus in Ahmedabad. Collaboration to design and deliver International Professional Master's Program in Smart Manufacturing. Students to benefit from industry expertise for faculty, skills exposure, and employment opportunities.
• FestocoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 July 2023MoU for design and supply of labs at interim campus at IIT Gandhinagar. Festo to design and deliver short and long-term academic programs including iPTP in Industrial Automation. Partnership includes industry experts as faculty, industrial visits, and internship/employment opportunities.
• ITE Singapore (Institute of Technical Education)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2022MoU for collaboration on Mechatronics program, following initial agreement in August 2022. Includes leadership training, Design Thinking, TVET, and digital transformation in technical education. NAMTECH received 'Distinguished Partner' award from ITEES Singapore in October 2023.
• LNMIIT JaipurminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2022Academic partnership agreement signed for collaboration in advanced manufacturing and technology education.
• IIT GandhinagarcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2022Agreement for leasing Research Park space at IIT Gandhinagar as transitory campus. NAMTECH has access to sports, library, auditorium, and residential facilities. Agreement signed in August 2022 with office inauguration in November 2022.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Tata STRIVE: Tata Group's skilling and CSR initiative delivering vocational and advanced-manufacturing training across India with industry-aligned curriculum — directly comparable in mission, funding model (large corporate parent), and target learner segments to NAMTECH's ITI outreach and techno-managerial programs.
• ITE Singapore (Institute of Technical Education): Singapore's flagship post-secondary technical education institution; NAMTECH's curriculum partner (MoU since 2022, Distinguished Partner award 2023). Directly comparable as a TVET institution focused on industry 4.0, mechatronics, and applied technology for working learners.
• Festo Didactic: Festo's global industrial automation training arm supplying automation labs, curriculum (industrial mechatronics, PLC, robotics), and certification programs — comparable as a vendor/curriculum partner and competitor for high-end Industry 4.0 vocational training delivery.
• Rockwell Automation Academy: Rockwell Automation's training division delivers certified Industry 4.0, control systems, and PLC training — directly comparable as an automation-and-robotics training institution partnering with manufacturers to upskill engineers in industrial digital transformation.
• AISECT: One of India's largest vocational skilling networks, delivering ITI-grade and university-certified programs to semi-urban and rural learners — directly comparable to NAMTECH's ITI outreach model in scale, target learner (diploma/ITI segment), and public/government skilling focus.
• Larsen & Toubro Institute (LTI): L&T's training and skill-development arm upskills diploma/ITI engineers for heavy industry and EPC projects — directly comparable to NAMTECH's iPTP/Heavy Industry engineering tracks and ITI skilling, given similar employer-driven curriculum and technician certification focus.

Broad incumbents

• Siemens Industry Training: Siemens' global industry training business (incl. Siemens Mechatronics, SITRAIN, MindSphere education) offers Industry 4.0/digital manufacturing learning at massive scale — broader incumbent with overlapping capabilities in Mechatronics, Digital Twin, and PLC/automation training, but operating as part of an industrial conglomerate's services portfolio.

Others

• Schneider Electric Learning & Training: Schneider Electric's EcoStruxure/Industry 4.0 training arm is NAMTECH's partner on smart campus buildout and curriculum design; comparable as an adjacency player delivering industrial-software-and-automation training globally, but not primarily an educational institution.

Emerging players

• Bentley Institute (Bentley Systems): Bentley Systems' education arm delivers infrastructure/industrial-software (digital twin, BIM, AssetWise) training to engineers and operators — partial overlap with NAMTECH's Industry 4.0 data/digital-twin tracks but focused on infrastructure engineering rather than manufacturing.

Regional players

• IIT Gandhinagar (Research Park academic partner): NAMTECH's transitory campus is housed at IIT Gandhinagar's Research Park; IIT Gandhinagar and similar IIT/IIIT research parks serve as regional-institution anchors for STEM higher education in India — comparable as a fellow Gujarat-based technical higher-education anchor competing for the same engineering postgraduate cohort.

Market position

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