Incubation Programme (HTIC MedTech Incubator)
A programme by IIT Madras HTIC MedTech Incubator (MTI)
Resident incubation for healthcare-technology founders at IITM Research Park, with mentors, business support and access to the attached HTIC research lab.
At a glance
| Best for | Researchers, early startups, startups with a product to validate, and individuals with an early idea in healthcare technology. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Early revenue |
| Duration | Initial incubation period of 18 months |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Takes equity |
About Incubation Programme (HTIC MedTech Incubator)
The incubation programme is the incubator's standing route in. The application form on the Apply page was live when we checked, and no deadline is stated.
What you get
- Workspace and infrastructure: 2-4 seats per startup, subject to availability and requirement
- Access to business support services, industry interactions, mentoring and training
- Access to the attached research lab and HTIC researchers, for joint technology development and for clinical, design and market validation
- Legal, secretarial, accounting and web development support within a stipulated scope
Who can apply
- Researchers with a promising idea, early startups, startups with a product that needs validation, and individuals with an early idea
- Sole founders, and teams at idea or prototype stage
- Open to people from outside IIT Madras
- Some source of funding is expected before you start incubating
How selection works: the secretariat checks your form, it goes to initial screening, and you present to the HTIC-MTI Screening Committee. Applications are assessed on technical merit, potential usage and economic viability. Selected startups sign a contract and transfer some equity shares. The initial incubation period is 18 months.
How to apply: fill in the online application form on the Apply page. If you are not selected you can re-apply as a fresh applicant.
Where to apply
Other IIT Madras HTIC MedTech Incubator (MTI) programmes
- DST NIDHI Accelerator at HTICA 6-month cohort programme for healthcare startups with an MVP; the last call listed closed on 25 October 2025.
- DST NIDHI PRAYAS at HTICGrant support for innovators and early startups to build a physical prototype; the last dated call on the page closed on 30 June 2023.
- DST NIDHI-EIR at HTICA 12-month fellowship with office space and mentoring for first-time technology founders; the page shows no dated call.
- BIRAC SPARSH fellowship (HTIC centre)A BIRAC social-innovation fellowship for under-35 graduates, run through HTIC; the first call has closed and the next theme call is not dated.
- BIRAC BIG support (Associate Partner)HTIC MTI helps applicants prepare for BIRAC's Biotechnology Ignition Grant; the call window on the page is from 2021.