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.

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.

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.

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.

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.