IIT Madras Incubation Cell

India’s leading deeptech startup hub - Empowering innovation and entrepreneurship

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

@tarunsmehta Absolutely agree! @atherenergy, one of the first & pioneering deep tech & hardware startup incubated at #IITMIC when we launched in 2013 as nodal incubator of @iitmadras, has paved the way for 370+ deeptech startups, now collectively valued $6B+. Proud of your inspiring journey.

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

As reported in The Hindu, nearly 1 in 4 start-ups incubated under IIT Madras’ “100 Startups a Year” mission have women co-founders — highlighting the growing role of women in India’s deep-tech and innovation ecosystem.

Dr Tamaswati Ghosh, CEO, IITM Incubation Cell (IITMIC), noted that women entrepreneurs have consistently represented over 25% of the incubated start-ups across sectors, including AI, biotech, sustainability, agritech, and healthtech.

With strong ecosystem support, funding opportunities, and Startup Shatam initiatives, several ventures have already scaled through grants, angel investments, and venture capital support.

As founders from across India continue to join the ecosystem, IIT Madras is strengthening its vision of building inclusive, impactful, and future-ready innovation.

Read here: https://t.co/Le7HYoeuRr.

@iitmadras @the_hindu @IITMIC @sang1983 @tamaswati

#IITMadras #WomenEntrepreneurs #StartupIndia #DeepTech #Innovation #WomenInTech

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

Applications are open for the TECHPIONEER GRANT 🚀
By @IITMIC & the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship #SIE, @iitmadras , with support from @HDFCBankCSR #Parivartan | Startup BuildUp - .
Up to ₹50 Lakhs in grant support for growth-stage deep-tech startups.
Deadline: 31 Jan

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

Prof. Mohanasankar Sivaprakasam , Faculty-in-Charge, IITM Incubation Cell, receives the Rashtriya Vigyan Yuva Puraskar 2025 for his contributions to healthcare innovation and translational research.

Congratulations on this national honour! #IITMIC

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

Founders, here’s a great opportunity from IndiaAI!
Three global challenges—Youth, Women Innovators, and Open Category—inviting scalable AI solutions with real-world impact. We encourage all deep-tech and AI founders in our network to explore & apply 🚀
#IndiaAIMission #AIforALL

[IndiaAI @OfficialINDIAai]

🌍Calling Global AI Innovators!

We are proud to support Global Impact Challenges – flagship events as part of the India - AI Impact Summit 2026, hosted by #IndiaAIMission, @GoI_MeitY, India.

The challenges invite scalable AI solutions to address pressing global issues across sectors creating sustainable impact

📢 Three global challenges:
🔸 YUVAi Global Youth Challenge: Open to young innovators (13-21 years of age)
🔸 AI by HER: Open to women innovators
🔸 AI for ALL: Open to all kinds of participants

To know more about the Challenges, read the #PressRelease here: https://t.co/252HA2TXbX

#AIforALL #AIbyHER #YUVAi #GlobalChallenges #AIImpactSummit #IndiaAI #IndiaAIMission #TechInnovation #Innovation

@PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @jitinprasada @SecretaryMEITY @abhish18 @kavitabha @_DigitalIndia @mygovindia @PIB_India @PIB_MeitY

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

🚀 Proud moment for all of us at IIT Madras Incubation Cell!

Recognized by Union Minister @AshwiniVaishnaw as a model for India’s semiconductor self-reliance, @MindgroveTech is powering the future with secure, indigenous #IoT chips. 💡🇮🇳

#IITMIC #DeepTech #Semiconductors

[Ashwini Vaishnaw @AshwiniVaishnaw]

Bharat steps up efforts to be a product nation.

Chipsets with our own IP is an important objective in this journey.

Our semiconductor mission has a component - Design Linked Incentives - DLI - to encourage startups who innovate and design chips.

Supported by DLI Scheme and IIT-M expertise, Mindgrove Technologies has designed secure IoT chips. These are designed for CCTV cameras, industry 4.0 applications, and other IoT devices.

This high-performance microcontroller System-on-Chip will also enable trusted indigenous solutions for strategic sectors.

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

💡 Got questions about Pitch to Win – Pharma 4.0?

Join our Ask Me Anything session & get all your doubts cleared – eligibility, process, timelines & more!
📅 19 Aug | 🕞 3:30 PM
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#Innovation #Pharma #Pitchtowin

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

🚀 Applications open for Pitch to Win – Pharma 4.0 Edition! Spotlighting AI, IoT, Blockchain & more for next-gen pharma💊

🗓 Deadline: Aug 29
🔗 Apply now: https://t.co/gg3biolt6M

#Pharma4 #HealthTech #PitchToWin #IITMIC #UST #Pfizer #AwsActivate

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

IITMIC-incubated startup #Thryv Mobility, in partnership with R2D2 @iitmadras, launched YD One — India’s lightest active wheelchair!

👏 Congratulations to Thryv Mobility, R2D2, and all the collaborating departments for bringing this vision to life!

#IITMIC #Assitivetechnology

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

In conversation with @ThanthiTV , Indian Institute of Technology, Madras (@iitmadras) Director Prof. Kamakoti Veezhinathan and Assistant Prof Manish Anand, Department of Mechanical Engineering, shed light on the development of India’s lightest active wheelchair, which weighs just 8.5 kg, nearly half the weight of standard Indian models.

Crafted under the mentorship of Prof. Manish, together with IITM Startup Thryv Mobility, the innovation is the result of a dynamic collaboration across mechanical engineering, metallurgy, design, and more.

What makes it stand out? It’s not only lightweight but also affordable at ₹75,000—far cheaper than imported counterparts. It is ISO 7176-certified, tested by the Indian Army, and uses advanced aluminium and carbon fibre composites to ensure strength and resilience.

More than a mobility aid, this innovation supports civilians, soldiers, the elderly, and even Paralympians, transforming lives through inclusive design. With global patents and high-impact research backing it, this is a shining example of academic innovation meeting social impact.

Let’s continue to empower young minds to explore, innovate, and solve real-world problems.

Watch the full video here: https://t.co/WsbW3rvcDU.

#IITMadras #WheelchairInnovation #Startups #MadeInIndia

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

Honoured to host Shri Ajit Doval, #NSA of #India, at @iitm_ic. Incredible interactions with @planystech @GalaxEye @qnulabs @MindgroveTech #waterflytechnologies @fabheads @ePlaneCompany @IITMPravartak @AgnikulCosmos @Plenometech #foliumsensing @InboundAero.

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

🚀 Proud to be part of @iitmadras. As the nodal incubator, #IITMIC has been at the heart of this transformation & we are committed to enabling entrepreneurs to take ideas from lab to market

@meitystartuphub @iitmfoundation @htic_s @IITMPravartak @IITMBio @CFI_IITM @Nirmaan_IITM

[Ministry of Education @EduMinOfIndia]

Indian Institute of Technology, Madras

Established in 1959, IIT Madras stands tall as one of India’s premier technical institutions, fostering a culture of innovation, entrepreneurship, and global collaboration.

With 457+ deep-tech startups, ₹12,000 Cr (~$1.4 B) in investment, 11,000+ jobs, 700+ patents, and ₹4,000 Cr revenue in FY 2023–24, @iitmadras is shaping India's leadership in AI, space, clean tech, and beyond. It recently launched an international branch campus in Zanzibar, Tanzania and a Research & Innovation Centre in Dubai.

Key initiatives include:
•Startup Shatam Initiative under the leadership of Director Prof. V. Kamakoti: 100+ deep-tech startups onboarded, ₹400+ Cr raised, 4,000+ jobs, and 20+ patents.
•Nirmaan: A pre-incubation program that supports 85+ student-led ventures (₹1,000+ Cr valuation) in drones, modular healthcare, and satellite imaging.
•Centre for Innovation (CFI): A hands-on lab for students to build, prototype, and patent ideas.
•Pravartak Technologies Foundation: Focuses on cyber-physical systems and skilling in AI/ML, drones, and generative AI.

Globally connected, IIT Madras collaborates with top universities through joint degrees, faculty/student exchanges, and international research projects, amplifying India’s role in global innovation.

IIT Madras is more than an institution, it is a powerhouse of Innovation, Impact, and Global Vision.

🔗 Learn More: https://t.co/C2Wz4TngeU
#HEIInnovateAndCollaborate

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

🏆 #Folium_Sensing from @IITMIC wins 1st Place at #FutureX2025 by @YourCampusFund & @GoogleCloud! 🚀

Their fiber-optic sensing tech is a deep-tech game changer. Kudos to the stellar team! 🔬👏

#StartupIndia #DeepTech #AI #IoT #Biotech #Cleantech #Innovation

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

🚀 Big news from @iitmadras! The new School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship is here!

https://t.co/1KL0sdxy5Q

With 450+ deeptech startups & 100+ incubations in FY24-25, @iitmic is proud to power India’s innovation wave.

#IITMadras #Innovationecosystem #deeptech

[Amit Paranjape @aparanjape]

'IIT Madras Inspires India’s Deeptech Ambitions'
https://t.co/zzCRlLaLZb

@capitalcalculus interviews Tamaswati Ghosh (@tamaswati) , CEO, @iitmadras Incubation Cell - an excellent discussion.

Last week, Ather Energy, a startup that originated in the IIT-Madras Incubation Cell, successfully closed its IPO. Having successfully evolved from a startup to a commercial venture, Ather Energy has emerged as the poster boy of the incubation cell.

Coincidentally, this development came about on the heels of the announcement from the incubation cell that it had birthed a record 104 deeptech startups last year. Cumulatively, IIT Madras is home to about 460 startups. Not surprisingly, it is being dubbed as the deeptech hub for India.

How did IIT Madras pull this off? Can these learnings, especially in forging a symbiosis between academics, startups and industry, be adopted across other institutions?

@StratNewsGlobal @nitingokhale

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

As reported in @YourStoryCo , @iitmadras -incubated @atherenergy made a stellar debut on Dalal Street, listing at ₹328 per share — a 2.2% premium — despite challenging market conditions.

IIT Madras achieved an impressive 40x return through @IITMIC and RTBI, having nurtured Ather from its earliest days as a student startup.

This IPO marks a defining moment for India’s deep-tech startup ecosystem and the country’s transition toward sustainable mobility.
Ather is now the second Indian EV startup to go public, after Ola Electric, a proud milestone for its co-founders @tarunsmehta & Swapnil Jain and the innovation community.

🔗 Read more: https://t.co/rg9RT9oJCH

#IITMadras #AtherEnergy #EVRevolution #DeepTech #MakeInIndia

[Tarun Mehta @tarunsmehta]

This one’s personal.

Campuses like IIT Madras are sitting on gold, a lot of talent with real deep-tech potential. The way IITM has built its incubation model, with patient capital, room to experiment, and strong mentorship, is exactly what the country needs more of.

Ather started as an idea out of the engineering design department at IITM. None of us had any experience, but we had the environment to experiment, and that made all the difference. If our IPO can inspire more investments and create more opportunities for student-led deep-tech ventures across India’s campuses, that would be the most meaningful outcome of this journey.

This is just the beginning. India’s product ecosystem is growing, and I believe our campuses will play a crucial role in truly driving innovation.

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

@iitmadras stands in firm solidarity with the armed forces and salutes their precision, courage, and commitment in the successful execution of Operation Sindoor. We extend our deepest respect to our brave soldiers for their exemplary action, carried out under the decisive leadership of the Hon’ble Prime Minister of India Shri Narendra Modi ji. This operation stands as a testament to India’s unwavering resolve to protect its sovereignty and ensure national security.

@adgpi @PMOIndia @eduminofindia @narendramodi

#OperationSindoor #NationFirst #IITMadras

[Tarun Mehta @tarunsmehta]

This sound: 12 years in the making.

SO WORTH IT! ❤️❤️❤️

@atherenergy @swapniljain89

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

🌊Calling Water Tech Innovators!

💧Pitch your solutions at 'Pitch to Win – Water Edition' by @vatechwabag & IITMIC.

🚀 ₹1.5L Cash Prize, Incubation, Investments, Mentorship & Pilot Opportunities!
📅 Apply by: 10 Feb
🔗 https://t.co/hxiVtDOaqw

#PitchToWin #IITMIC #WABAG

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

#IITMIC is at #PIWOT2025, Mumbai!Organized by @paniitindia & presented by @RIL_Updates. 🚀

Visit us at Stall No. 21 to discover innovations from our 400+ #deeptech startup ecosystem & explore exciting incubation opportunities.

#IITMIncubationCell #InnovationForImpact

[IIT Madras Incubation Cell @IITMIC]

Memorable Days at @TheStartupTN Thiruvizha 2024 - #Madurai Edition! Proud to represent IITM Incubation Cell at one of Tamil Nadu’s largest startup expos (Sep 28-29), showcasing 400+ deep-tech startups alongside 450+ exhibitors.
#TN4Startups #StartupThiruvizha #DeepTech #IITMIC