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MDI
Academic

MDI

Gurgaon, Haryana, India

DST TBI: MDI Gurgaon

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MDI at a glance

AddressGurgaon, Haryana, India
Programmes4 standing programmes
Official websitewww.mdi.ac.in

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at MDI, separate from the funding calls above.

Centre on Digital Economy, Cryptocurrencies & Cyber Security

Centre of Excellence

A centre focusing on Digital Economy, Cryptocurrencies & Cyber Security.

Centre for Ethics, Responsible Organisations & ESG Initiatives

Centre of Excellence

A centre focusing on Ethics, Responsible Organisations & ESG Initiatives.

Brandscapes MDI Gurgaon Centre for Behavioral Science & Neuro Lab

Centre of Excellence

A centre for Behavioral Science which includes a Neuro Lab.

Centre for Financial Services (CFS)

Centre of Excellence

A leading platform for interdisciplinary research, policy dialogue, and institutional collaboration in the financial sector, inaugurated on May 27, 2025.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The CFS aims to become a national knowledge and policy hub focused on the critical themes of banking, insurance, pensions, financial inclusion, and fintech innovation. It conducts rigorous, data-driven research on financial services schemes, serves as a platform for evidence-based policy advocacy, designs capacity-building programmes, fosters academic-industry partnerships, and develops case studies and research tools.

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About MDI

MDI Gurgaon

MDI Gurgaon is an academic institution in Gurgaon, Haryana, hosting a management development institute incubator and innovation hub under government-supported schemes. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage founders within the institution's core academic domains.

What Startups Receive

  • Faculty mentorship and domain expertise
  • Prototype development and lab access
  • Co-working space for incubatees
  • Guidance on government grant schemes (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC)
  • Networking with alumni and industry partners
  • IP and technology transfer support

Eligibility

Open to students, alumni, and faculty entrepreneurs. External startups in relevant sectors may also apply.

Who Should Apply

Founders at ideation or early validation stage looking for academic mentorship, government seed funding access, and a supportive campus ecosystem.

Who they work with

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Frequently asked questions about MDI

What does MDI do?

MDI Gurgaon is an academic institution in Gurgaon, Haryana, hosting a management development institute incubator and innovation hub under government-supported schemes. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage founders within the institution's core academic domains.

Where is MDI located?

MDI is based in Gurgaon, Haryana, India.

What programs does MDI run?

MDI runs Centre on Digital Economy, Cryptocurrencies & Cyber Security, Centre for Ethics, Responsible Organisations & ESG Initiatives, Brandscapes MDI Gurgaon Centre for Behavioral Science & Neuro Lab and Centre for Financial Services (CFS).

What sectors does MDI support?

MDI works with startups in Management, Fintech and Social Impact.

What stage of startup does MDI support?

MDI supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.