IMMT

What IMMT does

CSIR-IMMT (Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology) is a government-owned national research laboratory headquartered in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, operating under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The institute conducts multidisciplinary research across mineral processing, extractive metallurgy (hydrometallurgy, electrometallurgy, pyrometallurgy), materials characterization (electron microscopy, spectroscopy), and environmental science/technology. Its technical portfolio includes indigenous technologies such as groundwater de-fluoridation systems, biomass cookstoves, and fly ash brick technology, and it has been granted Indian patents jointly with industry partners including JSW.

The institute operates a non-commercial revenue model, funded primarily through CSIR government grants, sponsored industry research projects, and technology transfer/licensing fees. Its go-to-market activity centers on technology demonstrations, conferences, peer-reviewed publications, and direct industry partnerships rather than traditional sales channels. It serves four primary customer segments: mining and metallurgical industries, academic institutions (via AcSIR doctoral programs and Integrated Dual Degree Program in Engineering), central and state government departments, and manufacturing industries. Documented industry engagements include technology transfer to M/s LN Advanced Materials and a co-granted patent with JSW for iron recovery from steelmaking waste sludge.

Beyond research, IMMT runs educational services including PhD programs under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR), dissertation and summer internship opportunities for graduate students, and CSIR Integrated Skill Initiative training programs covering powder metallurgy, electron microscopy, environmental microbiology, welding, and materials characterization. The institute has roughly 375 employees and is currently led by Director Dr. Ramanuj Narayan, who assumed charge on 01.05.2023.

Name

IMMT

Legal name

CSIR - Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology

Website

https://immt.res.in

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CSIR-IMMT is a government-owned Indian national research laboratory in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, conducting R&D in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, materials characterization, and environmental science, while running PhD, dissertation, and skill development programs through AcSIR.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Scientific Research and Development Services

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Irradiation Apparatus Manufacturing (334517), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Laboratory Analytical Instruments (3826), X-Ray Apparatus & Tubes & Related Irradiation Apparatus (3844), Optical Instruments & Lenses (3827), Metalworkg Machinery & Equipment (3540)

akta.pro primary industry

Mining & Metals (EDABALAT)

akta.pro secondary industries

Industrial Radiography & NDT Services (Gamma radiography, source handling, field inspection) (EUAKAIAF), CNC Plasma/Laser Cutting & Automated Fabrication Training (EDAOADAH)

Keywords

• Mineral processing research
• Extractive metallurgy
• Materials characterization
• Environmental remediation
• Scientific skill development

Headquarters

HQ city

Bhubaneswar

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Infrastructure

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

CSIR-IMMT is a government scientific research institute that conducts R&D in mineral processing, extractive metallurgy, materials characterization, and environmental management. It offers doctoral programs (under AcSIR), integrated dual-degree engineering programs, skill development training, dissertation support, and summer internships, and performs technology transfer, licensing, and collaborative research for industry and government partners.

Product overview

CSIR-IMMT (Institute of Minerals and Materials Technology) is a premier Indian research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. The institute focuses on minerals and materials technology research and offers educational services including Ph.D. programs (under AcSIR), IDDP (Integrated Dual Degree Program in Engineering), skill development training programs, dissertation programs for graduate students, and summer internship opportunities. The portfolio comprises educational and training services rather than commercial software products. CSIR-IMMT conducts research in materials science, metallurgy, mineral processing, and environmental sciences, with programs designed for academic advancement and industry skill development rather than standalone product offerings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CSIR-IMMT Ph.D. Programs Doctoral research programs in Chemical Sciences, Physical Sciences, Biological Sciences, and Engineering Sciences, conducted under the Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (AcSIR). Targeted at research scholars pursuing advanced scientific research degrees.
• CSIR Skill Development Programs Skill development training covering powder metallurgy, electron microscopy, environmental microbiology, welding, instrumentation, and materials characterization techniques. Targeted at industry professionals, students, and researchers seeking specialized technical training.
• Dissertation Programs Dissertation and research project opportunities for B.Tech, M.Tech, M.Sc, and other graduate students to conduct research using CSIR-IMMT's laboratory facilities and scientific mentorship.
• Summer Internship Program Short-term research internships conducted from May to July, providing hands-on laboratory experience for students across multiple scientific disciplines.
• Technology Transfer and Licensing Licensing and transfer of institute-developed indigenous technologies (including groundwater de-fluoridation technology, biomass cookstoves, fly ash brick technology, and iron recovery processes) to industrial partners for commercialization. Targeted at mining, metallurgical, and manufacturing industries.

Quantifiable outcome

• Technology transfer to M/s LN Advanced Materials completed
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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App detail

Feature5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Bureau Veritas India: Global TIC (testing, inspection, certification) firm with Indian operations providing industrial materials testing and workforce certification services. Comparable as a commercial counterpart for IMMT's industry testing and welding/NDT training offerings.
• TÜV SÜD South Asia: Private commercial operator of materials testing, NDT, welding inspection, and certification services in India. Comparable as an entity offering materials characterization and welding/NDT training services to Indian industry, but driven by commercial revenue model rather than government grants.

Direct peers

• CSIR-IGIB (Institute of Genomics and Integrative Biology): Fellow CSIR laboratory under MoST. Comparable as a CSIR-operated scientific research institute with AcSIR PhD programs, government funding model, and similar talent-and-training structure serving Indian R&D needs.
• CSIR-SERC (Structural Engineering Research Centre): CSIR lab located in Chennai focused on structural/civil-materials engineering research. Comparable as a regional CSIR lab under MoST offering skill development and industry testing services within the Indian R&D ecosystem.
• NIDM / National Institute of Disaster Management: Indian government technical training institute operating under MoU models with industry. Comparable as a government-affiliated skill development/training organization serving Indian industrial workforce needs.
• IIT Bombay — Department of Metallurgical Engineering & Materials Science: Premier Indian academic institution with comparable metallurgy/materials research, PhD output, sponsored-industry projects, and skill programs. Directly comparable as an Indian R&D and training institution serving the metals/materials talent pipeline.
• CSIR-NCL (National Chemical Laboratory): Sister CSIR laboratory in Pune focused on chemical sciences and process technology, with technology licensing and industry partnerships. Comparable institutional structure, government funding model, and industry-academic engagement approach.
• CSIR-NML (National Metallurgical Laboratory): Sister CSIR laboratory in Jamshedpur, India, focused on metallurgy and materials testing/consulting. Directly comparable as a peer CSIR institute with overlapping mandate in extractive metallurgy, mineral processing, and industrial testing for Indian metals and mining sectors.

Broad incumbents

• BARC (Bhabha Atomic Research Centre): Large Indian government research body (DAE) with materials science, metallurgy, and environmental technology divisions. Broadly comparable as a public-sector Indian R&D powerhouse in advanced materials characterization and radiation measurement services, though nuclear-mission-focused.
• IGCAR (Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research): DAE-operated Indian research centre with significant metallurgy and materials characterization programs. Comparable in materials science expertise and government R&D scale, though specialized toward nuclear materials.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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