Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
IIIT Hyderabad
IIIT हैदराबाद में भारत के सबसे बड़े शैक्षणिक इनक्यूबेटरों में से एक, जो डीप टेक, मेडटेक और सोशल टेक के क्षेत्रों में 80+ स्टार्टअप्स को 40,000 वर्ग फुट के इनक्यूबेशन स्थान के साथ सहायता प्रदान करता है।
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad at a glance
| Part of | IIIT Hyderabad |
|---|---|
| Established | 2008 |
| Address | Hyderabad, Telangana, India |
| Programmes | 8 standing programmes |
| Official website | cie.iiit.ac.in |
Programs by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad, separate from the funding calls above.
Avishkar Accelerators Deeptech
AcceleratorAcceleration program tailored for startups focused on AI, AR/VR, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, NLP, and other deep tech innovations.
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The acceleration program is tailored specifically for startups focused on AI, AR/VR, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, NLP, and other deep tech innovations.
Ojas Medtech
AcceleratorAcceleration program designed for startups in MedTech, Life Sciences, Bio-Technology, Diagnostics, Wellness, and healthcare device development.
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The acceleration program is designed for startups in MedTech, Life Sciences, Bio-Technology, Diagnostics, Wellness, and healthcare device development, integrating emerging technologies.
Mediatech Accelerator
AcceleratorAccelerator programs to discover, nurture and foster start-ups developing innovative solutions and AI applications in Virtual Production, Metaverse, Multimedia and Journalism.
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The accelerator programs are designed to discover, nurture and foster start-ups developing innovative solutions and AI applications in areas of Virtual Production, Metaverse, Multimedia and Journalism.
Mobility Accelerator
AcceleratorAccelerator programs to discover, nurture and foster start-ups developing innovative solutions and AI applications in ADAS, Mobility, Road Safety & Freight.
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The accelerator programs are designed to discover, nurture and foster start-ups developing innovative solutions and AI applications in areas of ADAS, Mobility ,Road Safety & Freight
TIDE 2.0 Startup Bootcamps
ProgrammeOffers startup bootcamps under the TIDE 2.0 scheme.
Grant Challenge for startups to secure grants of up to ₹15 Lakhs for tech-driven research startups with social impact.
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The HDFC Bank Parivartan Grant Challenge invites startups, innovators, and disruptors to take center stage and redefine the future through tech-driven research startups. This is your chance to secure grants of up to ₹15 Lakhs ! Grant Challenge Domains explained: Tech Startups with Social Impact Usecase (Top Priority): Startups working in areas such as environment, agri-business, ed-tech, waste management, healthcare, and skill development. DeepTech : AI, Computer Vision, Machine Learning, Robotics, NLP, and more Emerging Technologies with Social Usecase: GenAI, LLM, Space Tourism, Industry 5.0, Cognitive Science, Cobotics, Spatial Informatics, Big Data, AI TRiSM, Signal Processing, and beyond. Who should apply? DeepTech or deep IP-based, Social Impact startups; Startups built on research collaborations; Startups with research faculty as advisors. Note: IIITH faculty engagement is highly desirable.
XR Startup Program
PlatformA collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) to accelerate India’s contribution towards building the foundations of the metaverse and nurturing XR technologies.
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XR Startup Program is a collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup Hub (MSH). The program aims to accelerate India’s contribution towards building the foundations of the metaverse and nurturing the development of Extended Reality (XR) technologies in India.
OJAS PEP PROGRAM
Fellowship1 Year Fellowship program for researchers/medical professionals to build entrepreneurial career in healthcare sector.
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1 Year Fellowship program for researchers/medical professionals to build entrepreneurial career in healthcare sector.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLO Incubator@CIE IIITHto support women entrepreneurs | Pre-incubation | — | mentoring, guidance, Biz Talks, Bootcamps |
| XR Startup Program – Acceleratorfor 10 early stage startups working with XR technologies, a collaboration between Meta and MeitY Startup Hub | Acceleration | — | — |
| OJAS-MEDTECH Acceleration programmeUp to 40L seed fund; taking up incubation space is mandatory (minimum one seat) | Acceleration | — | seed fund, mentoring, expansion opportunities, building network, access to prototyping labs, access to research labs, cloud credits |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
prototyping labs
Access via IIIT-H
research labs
Access via IIIT-H
DeepTech Co Workz
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Ministry of IT, TIDE scheme
Runs TIDE 2.0 program
News
- IIIT-Hyd: 5 Deep-Tech Start-Ups Selected From 110 Applications For Avishkar Venture Studio Summer Cohort...deccanchronicle.com · last month
- CIE at IIIT Hyderabad Selects Five Deep-Tech Startups for Avishkar Venture Studio Summer Cohort 2026passionateinmarketing.com · last month
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About Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
IIIT हैदराबाद में सेंटर फॉर इनोवेशन एंड एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप (CIE) भारत के सबसे बड़े शैक्षणिक इनक्यूबेटरों में से एक है। 2008 में स्थापित और IIIT-H फाउंडेशन द्वारा प्रबंधित, CIE, IIIT-H परिसर में 40,000 वर्ग फुट की सुविधा का संचालन करता है जो 120+ स्टार्टअप्स को होस्ट करने में सक्षम है।
CIE तीन विशिष्ट इनक्यूबेटर चलाता है: डीपटेक इनक्यूबेटर (2008 में शुरू किया गया) अनुसंधान-समर्थित स्टार्टअप्स के लिए, OJAS मेडटेक इनक्यूबेटर (2018 में शुरू किया गया) हेल्थटेक वेंचर्स के लिए DBT-BIRAC द्वारा समर्थित, और AIC सोशल टेक इनक्यूबेटर (2019 में शुरू किया गया) सामाजिक प्रभाव स्टार्टअप्स के लिए NITI आयोग के AIM द्वारा समर्थित। कार्यक्रमों में AVISHKAR डीप टेक एक्सेलेरेटर और एक उद्यमी-इन-रेजिडेंस कार्यक्रम शामिल हैं।
14 से अधिक वर्षों में, CIE ने 300 से अधिक स्टार्टअप्स को सहायता प्रदान की है जिन्होंने सामूहिक रूप से लगभग ₹200 करोड़ की फंडिंग जुटाई है और 2,000 से अधिक नौकरियां पैदा की हैं। CIE को TiE हैदराबाद द्वारा हैदराबाद में सर्वश्रेष्ठ शैक्षणिक इनक्यूबेटर का पुरस्कार मिला है।
किसे लाभ होता है
डीप टेक संस्थापक, मेडटेक उद्यमी, और सामाजिक प्रभाव वाले स्टार्टअप्स जो आइडिएशन से लेकर ग्रोथ स्टेज तक हैं और हैदराबाद के प्रौद्योगिकी इकोसिस्टम में अनुसंधान इन्फ्रास्ट्रक्चर, एक्सेलेरेटर कार्यक्रमों और निवेशक पहुंच की तलाश में हैं।
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Frequently asked questions about Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
What does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad do?
IIIT हैदराबाद में सेंटर फॉर इनोवेशन एंड एंटरप्रेन्योरशिप (CIE) भारत के सबसे बड़े शैक्षणिक इनक्यूबेटरों में से एक है। 2008 में स्थापित और IIIT-H फाउंडेशन द्वारा प्रबंधित, CIE, IIIT-H परिसर में 40,000 वर्ग फुट की सुविधा का संचालन करता है जो 120+ स्टार्टअप्स को होस्ट करने में सक्षम है। CIE तीन विशिष्ट इनक्यूबेटर चलाता है:…
Where is Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad located?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad is based in Hyderabad, Telangana, India.
What programs does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad run?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad runs Avishkar Accelerators Deeptech, Ojas Medtech, Mediatech Accelerator and Mobility Accelerator, among others.
What sectors does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad support?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad works with startups in Deep Tech, MedTech, Social Tech, AI and Software.
What stage of startup does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad support?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad supports startups at the Ideation, Validation, Early Revenue and Growth stages.
What facilities does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad offer?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad offers DeepTech Co Workz. Incubatees also get access to prototyping labs and research labs through its host institution.
Is Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad government recognised?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Ministry of IT, TIDE scheme.
When was Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad founded?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad was founded in 2008. It operates as an academic.
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