Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship CoE at SIIC, IIT Kanpur

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Kanpur · Uttar Pradesh · India

Overview The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur is one of India's oldest and most active technology business incubators. Established in 2000 as a joint initiative between IIT Kanpur and SIDBI, SIIC operates under the Foundation for Innovation &…

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The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship (AIIDE) Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an initiative under the 'Start in UP' scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It is managed by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with FICCI. The program supports startups working in:

AI/ML
ICT
IoT
Cybersecurity
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The CoE aims to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures by providing world-class mentorship, resources, and opportunities. It has supported over 130 startups across its previous four co horts.

Key Benefits to Access:

Co-working Space: Free co-working space at the dedicated 16,000 sq. ft. AIIDE CoE facility in Noida.
Mentorship: Access to the vast mentorship pool of IIT Kanpur and its alumni.
Tailored Training: Focused training in AI from industry leaders and business leaders.
R&D Facilities & IP Support: Access to R&D facilities, co-workspace, and IP support in both IIT Kanpur and Noida, including the latest labs, technology, and infrastructure at IIT Kanpur.
Resources: Provision of GPU and high computing resources.
Networking: Demo Day and networking events to connect with industry leaders, investors, and markets.

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship CoE at SIIC, IIT Kanpur

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship CoE at SIIC, IIT Kanpur

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