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iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad's DST-backed deep-tech incubator, having supported 70+ startups since 2015 with seed funding, IP support, and a makerlab.

70+ startups supported 3 programs listed

About iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad

Founded in 2015 under IIT Hyderabad and supported by the Department of Science and Technology, iTIC, the IIT Hyderabad Technology Incubation Centre, is a not-for-profit society for deep-tech ventures. It runs pre-incubation, incubation, and accelerator tracks that carry startups from idea to growth, across thrust areas as wide-ranging as artificial intelligence, aerospace, telecommunications, digital manufacturing, chip design, sensors, biomedical technology, automotive, advanced materials, energy, and flexible electronics.

The numbers are substantial for its age: 70-plus startups supported, over Rs. 5 crore sanctioned in direct funding, more than Rs. 50 crore raised externally by portfolio companies, over Rs. 100 crore in aggregate revenue, and 800-plus jobs created. Founders draw on mentoring, financial aid, IP support, networking, dedicated office and co-working space, software tools, a makerlab, and the institute's technological infrastructure.

Deep-tech founders, researchers, and student entrepreneurs from IIT Hyderabad and elsewhere who want structured incubation with IIT-grade labs, makerlab access, and direct seed funding fit best, especially teams in AI, semiconductor design, aerospace, advanced materials, and biomedical technology. It is online at itic.iith.ac.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Growth
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Biotech, Health & Pharma

Programs by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad 3

Closed Grant

TiHAN PRAYAS / EIR Program

by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad

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

The TiHAN PRAYAS / Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program is offered by the iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad in collaboration with TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad. The program is designed to support idea-stage entrepreneurs and early innovators in converting novel concepts into working prototypes in the domain of Autonomous Navigation and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs). The initiative focuses on deep-tech mobility and autonomous systems, enabling innovators to validate and develop solutions through

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 4 lakh
Equity-free

This is a fellowship program for idea-stage innovators working on deeptech solutions in ICT and other emerging technologies. The program provides funding support of up to Rs. 4 lakhs, along with mentorship, to help innovators bring their ideas to life. The eligible domains include AI, ML, IoT, AR/VR, Blockchain, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Electronics, AgriTech, HealthTech, and CleanTech.

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Closed Grant

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at iTIC Incubator

by iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad

FundingUp to Rs. 7 lakh
Equity-free

This grant is for early-stage tech startups developing deep-tech solutions in ICT and other emerging technologies. It provides grant support of up to Rs. 7 lakhs to help startups bring their innovations to life. The eligible domains include AI, ML, IoT, AR/VR, Blockchain, Robotics, Cybersecurity, Electronics, AgriTech, HealthTech, and CleanTech.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad run?

iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad currently has 3 programs listed in this directory, including TiHAN PRAYAS / EIR Program, MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) at iTIC Incubator, MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant at iTIC Incubator. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad a government organisation?

iTIC Incubator, IIT 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 iTIC Incubator, IIT 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 iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad 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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