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Startup Scenario

IIT Madras, long at the forefront of technological innovation, has also developed a strong incubation ecosystem to support innovations. Currently there exists a network of campus based organizations, IIT Madras incubators and the affiliated IIT Madras Research Park that aids innovation driven activities as well as provides a strong support system for entrepreneurship.

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For Innovation

  • The Centre for Innovation (CFI), was founded from funds donated by IITM alumni of 1981 batch. Essentially a student body and made up of numerous clubs, it is aimed at providing the infrastructure, mentorship and support needed for students to work on their innovative ideas.
  • M.S (Entrepreneurship) programme enables students to work full-time on their ideas.
  • IITM Research Labs at various departments at IIT Madras to carry-out research activities.
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    Pre-Incubation

  • E-Cell is a student hub for entrepreneurship related activities at IITM. Its initiative, Nirmaan, (consisting of a team of faculty members, students and alumni) is dedicated to providing pre-incubation support and mentorship to startup teams.
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    Incubation

  • IITM Incubation Cell (IITM – IC) serves as the nodal body for all entrepreneurial activities arising out of IITM, and helps translate benefits to the society at large.
  • Rural Technology Business Incubator (RTBI) incubates start-ups whose focus is to impact rural/underserved societal segments, leveraging ICT (Information and Communication Technologies).
  • IITM Bio-Tech incubator fosters biotech innovation and entrepreneurship.
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    Support

  • The Centre for Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CSIE) focuses on teaching and research related to social enterprise in India.
  • IIT Madras Entrepreneurship Forum (IITMEF) is an initiative launched by the IITM Alumni association to promote entrepreneurial activities among the IIT members, with aims to provide students with apprentice-ship in start-ups and mentorship and expert guidance.
  • Centre for Industrial Consultancy and Sponsored Research (IC&SR) is dedicated to nurturing and facilitating industrial interactions with the institute members.
  • International and Alumni relations (I & AR) develops strong and sustainable international partnerships with research laboratories, academic institutions, industry, and entrepreneurs.
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