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Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
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Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir, IndiaEst. 2021

I3C, the incubation and innovation council of IIT Jammu, runs Catalyst 30, a seed-equity programme for revenue-generating startups, and a mentoring clinic for founders in Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.

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Indian Institute of Technology Jammu at a glance

Part ofIndian Institute of Technology Jammu
Established2021
AddressNH-44, PO Nagrota, Jagti, Jammu and Kashmir 181221
Programmes2 standing programmes
Stages supportedEarly revenue
Official websitei3c-iitjammu.in
Emaili3c@iitjammu.ac.in

Programs by Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

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Past programs

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon
by Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

आगे क्या?

यह काफ़ी पहले बंद हुआ था और हमें नहीं पता कि यह फिर चलेगा या नहीं। "मुझे बताएँ" दबाएँ, चलने पर हम ईमेल करेंगे।

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon
by Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

आगे क्या?

यह काफ़ी पहले बंद हुआ था और हमें नहीं पता कि यह फिर चलेगा या नहीं। "मुझे बताएँ" दबाएँ, चलने पर हम ईमेल करेंगे।

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Indian Institute of Technology Jammu, separate from the funding calls above.

Catalyst 30

Fund

Investment-readiness and seed funding programme for early-stage, revenue-generating startups, with equity-based seed funding and mentoring. Run by I3C with support from SIDBI.

Best for: DPIIT-recognised startups with 6 months of revenue that are raising seed capital to scale

  • Early revenue
  • Free, takes equity
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Catalyst 30 is an investment-readiness and seed funding programme run by I3C – IIT Jammu with support from SIDBI. It pairs structured mentoring and financial planning with equity-based seed funding, for early-stage startups that already earn revenue.

What you get

  • 1-1 mentoring with sector experts, investors and industry experts
  • Financial planning support for using funds and staying compliant
  • Networking with investors, banks and corporate partners
  • Post-funding support on scaling and follow-on fundraising

Who can apply

  • Startups registered and recognised by DPIIT
  • Startups with consistent revenue for at least 6 months
  • Startups seeking a raise to scale operations (the programme page states the raise range)

Catalyst 30 is sector-agnostic.

How selection works: applications are evaluated on the scalability of the business model, revenue traction and market potential, the strength of the founding team, and alignment with investor-readiness goals. Shortlisted startups are contacted for further evaluation rounds.

How to apply: submit the online application through the Apply Now link on the programme page. There is no fee to apply or take part. Funding is equity or SAFE based, not debt, and is released after due diligence and the signing of the investment agreements.

Full Catalyst 30 guide

Mentoring Clinic

Platform

Single-window platform that matches entrepreneurs with mentors. The first 2 hours of mentoring are free, and further sessions are charged as agreed between mentor and founder.

Best for: Idea-stage founders, early-stage startups, student innovators and MSMEs that need mentor guidance

  • Hybrid
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Mentoring Clinic is a single-window platform run by I3C – IIT Jammu. Entrepreneurs submit a query and are matched with a mentor who can give targeted, practical advice. Sessions can be online or in person.

What you get

  • A mentor matched to your domain and your challenge
  • The first 2 hours of mentoring free
  • Online or in-person sessions, depending on mentor and founder preference
  • Follow-up sessions as your progress needs

Who can apply

  • Aspiring entrepreneurs at the idea stage
  • Early-stage founders and startups
  • Students with innovative projects
  • MSME owners seeking innovation guidance

How to apply: fill in the online application linked from the programme page. Describe your idea, your current challenges and the support you need. Requests can be made at any time of the year. Sessions after the first 2 hours are charged as agreed between the mentor and the founder. For questions, write to i3c@iitjammu.ac.in.

Full Mentoring Clinic guide

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कार्यक्रम चुनना

  • Catalyst 30 उन स्टार्टअप के लिए उपयुक्त है जिन्होंने कम से कम 6 महीने से राजस्व कमाया है और विस्तार के लिए सीड पूंजी जुटा रहे हैं।
  • Mentoring Clinic उन विचार-चरण के संस्थापकों, शुरुआती चरण के स्टार्टअप, छात्रों और MSME के लिए उपयुक्त है जिन्हें पैसे जुटाने से पहले सलाह चाहिए।

आवेदन कैसे काम करते हैं

  • Catalyst 30 के आवेदन कार्यक्रम पृष्ठ पर Apply Now लिंक के जरिए ऑनलाइन जमा होते हैं। आवेदन करने या भाग लेने का कोई शुल्क नहीं है।
  • Mentoring Clinic के लिए ऑनलाइन आवेदन में अपना विचार, मौजूदा चुनौती और जिस सहायता की ज़रूरत है, वह लिखें। टीम फिर आपको एक मेंटर से जोड़ती है।

चयन कैसे होता है

  • Catalyst 30 आवेदनों का मूल्यांकन बिज़नेस मॉडल की स्केलेबिलिटी, राजस्व की गति और बाज़ार क्षमता, संस्थापक टीम की मज़बूती, और निवेशक-तैयारी के लक्ष्यों के साथ तालमेल पर होता है।
  • Catalyst 30 के शॉर्टलिस्ट स्टार्टअप को आगे के मूल्यांकन दौर के लिए संपर्क किया जाता है।

आवेदन से पहले

  • Catalyst 30 में आवेदन से पहले अपनी DPIIT मान्यता की पुष्टि करें।
  • Catalyst 30 की फंडिंग इक्विटी या SAFE आधारित है, ऋण नहीं। शर्तें फंडिंग प्रक्रिया के दौरान तय होती हैं, और ड्यू डिलिजेंस व निवेश समझौतों पर हस्ताक्षर के बाद राशि जारी होती है।

About Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

I3C – IIT Jammu, the Institute Incubation and Innovation Council, is the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of IIT Jammu. It is a section-8 not-for-profit company, incorporated in March 2021, and its office is at NH-44, Jagti, Nagrota, in Jammu and Kashmir.

How the council works

I3C says it supports the entrepreneurial pursuits of future business leaders in Jammu, Kashmir and beyond. Its site groups support into three stages. Ideate covers brainstorming, market research and concept development for early ideas. Validate covers testing a product or business model in the market, with mentoring and networking. Accelerate covers advanced resources and accelerator programmes for startups that are ready to scale.

Programmes

Catalyst 30 is an equity-based seed funding programme for early-stage startups that already earn revenue. It is launched by I3C with support from SIDBI, under the SIDBI Seed Equity Support Scheme. The Mentoring Clinic is a single window where entrepreneurs submit a query and are matched with a mentor. Its first 2 hours of mentoring are free.

Who can apply

Catalyst 30 is open to startups that are registered and recognised by DPIIT and have generated consistent revenue for at least 6 months. It is sector-agnostic. The Mentoring Clinic is open to aspiring entrepreneurs, early-stage founders, student innovators and MSME owners.

Portfolio

The portfolio page lists current incubatees, among them startups in deep-tech aerospace, robotics, agritech, ESG reporting and heritage conservation. The page does not give a total count, and the counters on the home page show zero, so this page does not publish a total.

Who runs it

I3C is chaired by the Director of IIT Jammu, Prof. Manoj Singh Gaur, and its director is Dr. MT Arvind.

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Frequently asked questions about Indian Institute of Technology Jammu

What is Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is an incubator based in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir.

What does Indian Institute of Technology Jammu do?

I3C – IIT Jammu, the Institute Incubation and Innovation Council, is the innovation and entrepreneurship arm of IIT Jammu. It is a section-8 not-for-profit company, incorporated in March 2021, and its office is at NH-44, Jagti, Nagrota, in Jammu and Kashmir.

Where is Indian Institute of Technology Jammu located?

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu is located at NH-44, PO Nagrota, Jagti, Jammu and Kashmir 181221.

What programs does Indian Institute of Technology Jammu run?

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu runs Catalyst 30 and Mentoring Clinic.

What sectors does Indian Institute of Technology Jammu support?

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.

What stage of startup does Indian Institute of Technology Jammu support?

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.

How do I apply to Indian Institute of Technology Jammu?

- Catalyst 30 उन स्टार्टअप के लिए उपयुक्त है जिन्होंने कम से कम 6 महीने से राजस्व कमाया है और विस्तार के लिए सीड पूंजी जुटा रहे हैं। - Mentoring Clinic उन विचार-चरण के संस्थापकों, शुरुआती चरण के स्टार्टअप, छात्रों और MSME के लिए उपयुक्त है जिन्हें पैसे जुटाने से पहले सलाह चाहिए। - Catalyst 30 के आवेदन कार्यक्रम पृष्ठ पर Apply Now लिंक के जरिए ऑनलाइन जमा होते हैं। आवेदन करने या भाग लेने का कोई शुल्…

When was Indian Institute of Technology Jammu founded?

Indian Institute of Technology Jammu was founded in 2021. It is an incubator.