Sophitorium Institute

Sophitorium Institute

Sophitorium Institute is an academic institution in Pune, Maharashtra, with a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) that supports student entrepreneurs, alumni startups, and technology-driven ventures. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage innovation within the institution's domain areas.

What Startups Receive

• Mentorship from faculty and domain specialists
• Laboratory and prototyping infrastructure
• Dedicated co-working space
• Support in applying for government seed grants (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, MeitY)
• IP filing and technology transfer assistance
• Exposure to investor and industry networks

Eligibility

Open to students, faculty, and alumni. External startups aligned with the institution's research strengths may be considered.

Who Should Apply

Early-stage founders at the ideation or proof-of-concept stage who need academic infrastructure, domain mentorship, and help accessing government seed funding.