IIT Madras Incubation Cell
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India’s leading deeptech startup hub - Empowering innovation and entrepreneurship
🌍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: pib.gov.in/PressReleseDet… #AIforALL #AIbyHER #YUVAi #GlobalChallenges #AIImpactSummit #IndiaAI #IndiaAIMission #TechInnovation #Innovation @PMOIndia @AshwiniVaishnaw @jitinprasada @SecretaryMEITY @abhish18 @kavitabha @_DigitalIndia @mygovindia @PIB_India @PIB_MeitY
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.
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: youtube.com/live/tMwrQNW_S…. #IITMadras #WheelchairInnovation #Startups #MadeInIndia
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: iitm.ac.in #HEIInnovateAndCollaborate
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: yourstory.com/2025/05/ather-… #IITMadras #AtherEnergy #EVRevolution #DeepTech #MakeInIndia
