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Incubator Bengaluru, Karnataka Est. 2009

IIITB Innovation Centre

IIIT Bangalore's incubation centre, a MeitY TIDE 2.0 hub, running the equity-free IMACX accelerator for ICT and deep-tech startups.

30+ startups supported 3 programs listed

About IIITB Innovation Centre

The IIITB Innovation Centre opened in 2009 inside the IIIT Bangalore campus at Electronic City, dedicated to ICT4D research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. It carries MeitY recognition as a TIDE 2.0 G2 Centre and Karnataka government approval as an incubation facility, and it has deployed TIDE grants as pre-seed and seed money into startups spanning healthcare, education, agriculture, financial inclusion, and e-governance.

Its programme stack covers two main tracks: Orbit, which takes deep-tech startups from proof of concept through to market, and IMACX, a 100-day early-stage accelerator that charges no fee and takes no equity. More than 30 startups have come through IMACX, and the centre has nurtured ventures in social innovation, digital payments, and data analytics, while also running an RBI Innovation Hub pre-incubation programme for fintech; Fields of View, Ziroh Labs, Videoken, and GreendZine number among its alumni.

Early-stage teams in Bangalore, especially across healthcare, education, agriculture, fintech, and e-governance, fit best, particularly founders chasing equity-free seed funding through government schemes plus IIIT Bangalore's computer-science and IT know-how. It is online at ic.iiitb.ac.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Fintech Biotech, Health & Pharma Edtech & Skilling Agritech & Food Social Impact
Notable alumni
Fields of View Ziroh Labs Videoken GreendZine

Programs by IIITB Innovation Centre 3

Closed Grant
FundingSupport amount varies
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

An initiative to support innovators in the development of 5G infrastructure and next-generation 5G applications that have the power to drive Industry 4.0 era and create the ecosystem of the future. The program aims to nurture next-gen innovators in Advanced Communication Systems.

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 4 lakh
Equity-free

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) grant, implemented through the IIITB Innovation Centre, is designed to support individuals and startups at the prototype stage. It provides funding of up to Rs. 4 lakhs for a period of 12 months to validate and develop an idea into a Proof-of-Concept. The program focuses on socially-relevant solutions and ventures that utilize emerging digital technologies like SaaS/PaaS/IoT, AI, Blockchain, and Robotics.

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Closed Grant

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant at IIITB-IC

by IIITB Innovation Centre

FundingUp to Rs. 7 lakh
Equity-free

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant, implemented through the IIITB Innovation Centre, provides funding of up to Rs. 7 lakhs to startups that have a well-developed Proof-of-Concept (PoC). The grant is intended to support the translation of the PoC into a final product and beyond. The program duration is 12 months and is designed to supercharge the startup's journey with funding, mentorship, and a thriving ecosystem.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does IIITB Innovation Centre run?

IIITB Innovation Centre currently has 3 programs listed in this directory, including IIITB COMET Foundation 5G Startup Incubation Program, MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at IIITB-IC, MeitY TIDE 2.0 Startup Grant at IIITB-IC. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is IIITB Innovation Centre a government organisation?

IIITB Innovation Centre 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 IIITB Innovation Centre 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 IIITB Innovation Centre and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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