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Incubator Hyderabad, Telangana Est. 2020

TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad

IIT Hyderabad's DST-funded hub for autonomous navigation, with a Rs. 135 crore mandate and India's first autonomous-vehicle testbed.

35+ startups supported 4 programs listed

About TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad

Run as a Section 8 company at IIT Hyderabad, TiHAN, the Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation, sits under the national interdisciplinary cyber-physical-systems mission and carries a Rs. 135 crore sanction from the Department of Science and Technology. It hosts what is described as India's first testbed for autonomous navigation, covering both ground and aerial systems.

Its research spans autonomous navigation, UAVs, 6G communications, and cyber-physical systems, with work on multi-sensor perception, path planning, and AI-led navigation for drones and self-driving vehicles built for Indian roads and skies. It has put an autonomous campus shuttle on the ground and launched India's first M.Tech in Smart Mobility at IIT Hyderabad, and it currently backs more than 35 startups while pursuing research across healthcare, agriculture, defence, smart cities, and clean energy.

Deep-tech startups and researchers in autonomous vehicles, drones, robotics, sensor fusion, V2X communication, and related cyber-physical systems benefit most, along with IIT Hyderabad faculty, students, and alumni and outside founders wanting access to a leading autonomous-navigation testbed and government-backed support. It is online at tihan.iith.ac.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Logistics & Mobility

Programs by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad 4

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 3 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Program at TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad is designed to encourage graduating students and early-stage innovators to pursue entrepreneurship as a full-time career. The program supports innovative ideas in autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems with a strong emphasis on translational research and commercialization. Selected EIRs receive fellowship funding along with mentorship and access to the TiHAN ecosystem. The initiative focuses on nurturing

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 15 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue DPIIT

TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad invites innovative Indian startups working in autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, and connected systems to apply for startup funding support. Selected startups receive funding support along with structured incubation, technical mentorship, and access to advanced testbed infrastructure. The program is designed to help startups validate, test, and scale autonomous and intelligent navigation solutions. The initiative also enables startups to connect with

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 25 lakh
Equity-free Early Revenue

The NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation (TiHAN) Foundation at IIT Hyderabad focuses on the research, design, and development of autonomous navigation and data acquisition systems for UAVs, ROVs, and related platforms. Under the SSS (Startup Support Scheme) Program, TiHAN invites proposals from startups with proven track records to undertake translational research and development with a clear focus on commercialization. The program supports startups working on

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Closed Grant

Call for R&DI Funding Proposals

by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad

FundingUp to Rs. 15 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

The DST NMICPS Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation and Data Acquisition Systems (TiHAN) at IIT Hyderabad invites R&DI funding proposals to advance autonomous navigation and data acquisition technologies. The program focuses on translational research with strong commercialization potential, supported through close industry, academia collaboration. Selected projects will be funded for a duration of 12 months and are expected to deliver tangible technological outcomes aligned with

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad run?

TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad currently has 4 programs listed in this directory, including Call for Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Proposals at TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, Call for SSS Proposals from Entrepreneurs at TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad a government organisation?

TiHAN, 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 TiHAN, 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 TiHAN, 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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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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