DKTE Textile & Engineering Institute

DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute

DKTE Society's Textile and Engineering Institute, located in Ichalkaranji, Maharashtra — the Powerloom Capital of India — is a specialized technical institute offering programs in textile engineering, mechanical engineering, and computer science. Its unique positioning at the heart of India's textile manufacturing belt creates a distinctive startup ecosystem.

Startup & Innovation Programs

• Innovation & Incubation Cell: Supports student and alumni startups in textile technology, manufacturing innovation, and engineering with mentoring and infrastructure
• Textile Tech Focus: Deep domain expertise in textile manufacturing, dyeing, processing, and quality control — translating into specialized startup support for textile-tech entrepreneurs
• Industry Proximity: Location in Ichalkaranji, with 30,000+ power loom units, provides unparalleled access to industry pilots and early customers for textile tech startups
• MSME Connections: Strong ties with Maharashtra's textile MSME ecosystem for market access and co-development

Who Should Apply

Startups in textile technology, sustainable fashion, smart manufacturing, industrial IoT for textile mills, and supply chain innovation. DKTE is one of the few incubators with genuine domain depth in textile engineering.