AWaDH, IIT Ropar

iHub-AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub) is a national deep-tech hub at IIT Ropar established under DST's National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) with initial support of Rs 110 crore. It focuses on agriculture and water technology development through incubation, collaborative R&D, and skill development programs.

The hub has incubated 150+ startups, facilitated Rs 120 crore+ in overall funding, developed 70+ technologies, nurtured 100+ agritech and water-tech startups, and skilled 5,000+ youth in cyber-physical systems with a focus on AI and IoT. AWaDH won the National Incubation Centre Award at Ek Bharat-Udyami Bharat, recognizing its contribution to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship.

Who Benefits

Agritech and water technology startups, deep-tech founders building cyber-physical systems, and researchers working on AI/IoT applications for agriculture and water management. Students and youth in Punjab seeking skill development in emerging technologies and entrepreneurs looking for IIT-backed incubation infrastructure. The hub's strong focus on cyber-physical systems positions it well for the growing demand for precision agriculture and smart water management solutions.