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dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad

Dharwad, Karnataka, India

Technology Business Incubator of IIT Dharwad, hosting the BIRAC/DBT-backed dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre for biosciences, deep-tech, clean energy and agri-tech startups.

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dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad at a glance

AddressDharwad, Karnataka, India
Programmes1 standing programme · 1 open call right now
Official websiteiitdharti.org
Emaildharti.office@iitdh.ac.in

Programs by dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad

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dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre

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Programmes they run

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dhaRti-BioNEST

Incubation

dhaRti-BioNEST provides comprehensive support to startups in the biotech and healthcare sectors, from research and development to market readiness, with state-of-the-art labs, expert mentorship, and funding support.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

dhaRti-BioNEST, an innovation hub at IIT Dharwad, focuses on Drug Discovery & Development, Medical Technologies, Biotechnology, and Healthcare Solutions. It offers access to world-class research, testing, and prototyping facilities at IIT Dharwad, expert mentorship from industry veterans, biotech leaders, and healthcare professionals, clinical & regulatory support (including FDA approvals and product certifications), seed funding, investor access, grants, academic partnerships with IIT's top-tier researchers and faculty, and IP & commercialization strategies.

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dhaRti BioNEST· 2022

About dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad

dhaRti Foundation is the technology business incubator of IIT Dharwad, Karnataka. Established to foster deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship, dhaRti supports startups emerging from IIT Dharwad's research ecosystem and the broader northern Karnataka startup community.

What Startups Receive

  • Mentorship from IIT Dharwad faculty and industry advisors
  • Access to state-of-the-art research labs and maker spaces
  • Seed funding support through government schemes (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST)
  • Co-working space at IIT Dharwad campus
  • IP guidance and patent filing support
  • Networking with IIT Dharwad alumni and IIT ecosystem investors

Eligibility

Open primarily to IIT Dharwad students, faculty, and alumni. Startups from the northern Karnataka region with deep-tech innovations may also apply.

Who Should Apply

Deep-tech founders with research-backed innovations in engineering, AI, manufacturing, or sustainability who need academic infrastructure and access to India's IIT innovation network.

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Frequently asked questions about dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad

What does dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad do?

dhaRti Foundation is the technology business incubator of IIT Dharwad, Karnataka. Established to foster deep-tech innovation and entrepreneurship, dhaRti supports startups emerging from IIT Dharwad's research ecosystem and the broader northern Karnataka startup community.

Where is dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad located?

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad is based in Dharwad, Karnataka, India.

What programs does dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad run?

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad currently has 1 open programme: dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre.

What sectors does dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad support?

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad works with startups in Deeptech, Engineering, AI and Manufacturing.

What stage of startup does dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad support?

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.

What facilities does dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad offer?

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad offers co-working spaces. Incubatees also get access to Labs and prototyping facilities through its host institution.

Is dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad government recognised?

dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad holds the following recognitions and affiliations: dhaRti BioNEST.

How do I apply to dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad?

Applications run through each programme's own call. dhaRti Foundation, IIT Dharwad lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://iitdharti.org/.