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Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

IIIT Hyderabad's academic incubator, home to 300+ startups across deep tech, MedTech, and social tech in a 40,000 sq ft facility.

300+ startups supported 4 programs listed

About Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

The Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE) at IIIT Hyderabad is one of India's largest academic incubators. Founded in 2008 and managed by the IIIT-H Foundation, it runs a 40,000 sq ft facility on the IIIT-H campus with room for 120-plus startups.

CIE operates three specialised incubators: a Deeptech Incubator, launched in 2008 for research-backed startups; the OJAS MedTech Incubator, launched in 2018 with DBT-BIRAC support for healthtech ventures; and the AIC Social Tech Incubator, launched in 2019 with backing from NITI Aayog's Atal Innovation Mission for social-impact startups. Its programmes include the AVISHKAR Deep Tech Accelerator and an Entrepreneur-in-Residence track. Across more than 14 years it has housed over 300 startups that together raised around Rs. 200 crore and created more than 2,000 jobs, and it has been named Best Academic Incubator in Hyderabad by TiE Hyderabad.

Deep-tech founders, MedTech entrepreneurs, and social-impact startups from ideation to growth stage after research infrastructure, accelerator programmes, and investor access in Hyderabad's technology ecosystem are the natural fit. It is online at cie.iiit.ac.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Biotech, Health & Pharma Social Impact AI, SaaS & Enterprise

Programs by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad 4

Closed Grant

AVISHKAR VENTURE STUDIO

by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

FundingUp to Rs. 40 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype

6-month accelerator for Indian deeptech startups with MVP, offering up to 40L seed funding.

ClosesClosed Decision~7d
Closed Grant

EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program - 4th Cohort

by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

FundingUp to Rs. 5 lakh
Equity-free Early Revenue DPIIT

The Social Impact Innovation Program is a 4-6 month long acceleration program designed for Tech-based Social Enterprises already in the market with revenue. It specifically targets start-ups in the Environment, Waste Management, or Clean Energy sectors. The program aims to provide a small grant and acceleration support to help these start-ups contribute to a green recovery stimulus in Post Covid India, amplify their impact, and/or make them sustainable. Key program highlights include:

ClosesClosed
Closed Grant

Avishkar Venture Studio by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad

by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype

6-month deeptech venture program with up to Rs. 10L seed funding for India-registered startups.

ClosesClosed Decision~7d
Closed Grant

DST NIDHI PRAYAS Program at CIE - IIIT Hyderabad

by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad

FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free Idea

The DST NIDHI PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators & Startups) Program is a flagship initiative providing a prototyping grant and expert guidance to help innovators bring their ideas to life. The program focuses on helping applicants: Develop a working Hardware PoC/Prototype over a typical duration of 12 months. Access state-of-the-art facilities and labs, including 3D Printing, Cutting, Welding, and Electrical Lab machinery. Receive guidance from

ClosesClosed

Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad run?

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad currently has 4 programs listed in this directory, including AVISHKAR VENTURE STUDIO, EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program - 4th Cohort, Avishkar Venture Studio by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad a government organisation?

Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Tell us what you are building and which Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad program you are evaluating. An IncorpX advisor will help you assess fit and get application-ready.

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Your enquiry goes to the IncorpX advisory team, who will help you evaluate fit and prepare. We are independent of Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad and never contact organisations on your behalf.

Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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