IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar's incubation centre supporting technology startups with mentoring, funding, and prototyping infrastructure in Gujarat.
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar at a glance
| Part of | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar |
|---|---|
| Established | 2012 |
| Address | Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | iieciitgn.com |
Programs by IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar, separate from the funding calls above.
Nidhi Prayas HGV
Grant schemeIncubation BUILD NIDHI PRAYAS HGV program is determined to assist innovative ideas from students and faculties to become commercial and social successes.
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IIT Gandhinagar incubation center is currently incubating companies started by its alumni and is open to incubating companies from outside. Its incubation facilities include wet and dry labs and rapid prototyping infrastructure (hardware and software) to support high technology startups. Apart from space and development infrastructure, the incubation center also provides mentoring, connectivity to professionals investors, and business networks, and limited financing. Incubation center connects them to the right mentors to develop and scale up their technology or products and identify their market. Apart from helping incubatees financially we also guide in legal and intellectual property related matters.
Startup Internship Program (SIP)
FellowshipThe Startup Internship Program offers selected students an internship stipend of Rs. 3,000/- per week by IIEC.
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IITGN is committed to provide exposure of different work environments to its students as well as support and nurture start-ups promoted by its alumni and students. The Institute started Internship program where Junior Undergraduate students are sponsored to work as interns in the startup companies during winter and summer vacations. The program helps students gain experience of working in a highly evolving and dynamic startup environment. Under Startup Internship Program selected students are offered internship in range of Rs. 3,000/- per week by IIEC.
Incubation tracks
The routes into IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ideation stage programFor potential entrepreneur, no clarity on domain/ idea/ career. | Pre-incubation | — | — |
| Pre-incubation stage programIdea validation stage to Proof of Concept (POC) | Pre-incubation | — | — |
| Incubation stage programFrom POC to Business | Resident incubation | — | — |
| Acceleration/ Growth stage programScale-up of proven business | Acceleration | — | — |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
co-working space
Individual office spaces
equipped high speed internet connectivity, fully air conditioned space
tinkering lab
Co-working/ Individual office space
with office furniture, storage space and air-conditioning. LAN/ wifi connectivity
Office space
Meeting rooms
IT services
with high speed internet and video conferencing facility
wet labs
dry labs
rapid prototyping infrastructure
(hardware and software)
Meeting/ discussion rooms
Tinkering lab
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar
The IIT Gandhinagar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IIEC) is a Section 8 company promoted by IIT Gandhinagar to implement the institute's strategy for incubation, intellectual property management, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship development. IIEC provides startups with mentoring, access to professional investors, business networks, and financial support including the Nidhi Prayas program for early-stage prototyping grants.
Since IIT Gandhinagar's first graduating batch in 2012, multiple alumni and student ventures have been incubated at the centre. IIEC connects incubatees with mentors to help develop and scale their technologies, identify target markets, and receive legal and IP guidance. The centre is developing advanced wet and dry laboratories along with rapid prototyping infrastructure to support high-technology startups. Programs like BUILD provide structured venture-building support for founders at the ideation and prototyping stages.
Who Benefits
Technology startups in Gujarat, particularly those emerging from IIT Gandhinagar's academic community. Founders working on deeptech, cleantech, and engineering-driven solutions who need access to prototyping facilities, domain mentorship, and early-stage funding support from a premier academic institution.
Who they work with
Stage
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Frequently asked questions about IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar
What does IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar do?
The IIT Gandhinagar Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center (IIEC) is a Section 8 company promoted by IIT Gandhinagar to implement the institute's strategy for incubation, intellectual property management, technology commercialization, and entrepreneurship development.
Where is IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar located?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar is based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India.
What programs does IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar run?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar runs Nidhi Prayas HGV and Startup Internship Program (SIP).
What sectors does IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar support?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar works with startups in DeepTech, CleanTech, Healthtech and AgriTech.
What stage of startup does IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar support?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar offer?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar offers co-working space, Individual office spaces, tinkering lab, Co-working/ Individual office space, Office space and Meeting rooms.
Is IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar government recognised?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar holds the following recognitions and affiliations: NIDHI Prayas program and Nidhi Seed Support.
When was IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar founded?
IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar was founded in 2012. It operates as an academic.
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