IIT Madras – Incubation Cell

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Chennai, Tamil Nadu · Est. 2008

AI, Deep Tech & Emerging TechnologyClimate, Energy & EnvironmentElectronics & HardwareHealthcare & MedTech

Industries: Emerging Technology · Science, Research & Biotechnology · Energy & Utilities · Environmental & Waste Management · Electronics & Semiconductors · Telecommunications · Manufacturing · Healthcare · Medical Devices · Elder Care

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Rolling with quarterly reviews. IITM Alumni Connect: annual June cohort.

Process: Apply at incubation.iitm.ac.in. Letter of intent → full application → panel pitch to IITMIC Selection Committee. Strong preference for deeptech and hardware.
Gives: Equity-free grants up to ₹10L + seed facilitation

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About IIT Madras – Incubation Cell

IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC). Located at IIT Madras Research Park — largest research park in India. 300+ startups incubated; combined portfolio market capitalisation exceeding ₹7,000 crore (confirmed by incorpx.io 2025). Startups get 6 months incubation with lab access, mentorship, and equity-free grants up to ₹10L for technology development. Strong deeptech, hardware, and semiconductor focus.

Why IIT Madras – Incubation Cell?

India's highest-funded academic incubator by portfolio valuation (₹7,000+ crore). Largest research park in India. MeitY Centre of Excellence. Notable alumni: Agnikul Cosmos.

Funding provided

Equity-free grants up to ₹10L for technology development. Seed funding facilitated via IITM angel network and DST. Portfolio collectively valued at ₹7,000+ crore.

Successful startups & portfolio

Agnikul Cosmos|agnikul.in

Address

IIT Madras Research Park, Kanagam Road, Taramani, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600113, Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Rolling with quarterly reviews. IITM Alumni Connect: annual June cohort.

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