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IIIT Bangalore

IIIT Bangalore

Bengaluru, Karnataka, IndiaEst. 2009Coworking

Incubator, accelerator and co-working space run by IIIT Bangalore's Innovation Centre in Electronic City, Bengaluru.

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IIIT Bangalore at a glance

Part ofIIIT Bangalore
Established2009
Address26/C, Hosur Rd, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
Programmes11 standing programmes
Stages supportedIdea, Prototype, MVP, Early revenue, Growth
Fees0 of 3 programmes that state a policy are free
Official websitewww.iiitb.ac.in
Emailmanager-incubation@iiitb.ac.in

Programs IIIT Bangalore supports

Programs this organisation co-organises, run by others. · 1 past program

Past programs

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Which IIIT Bangalore programme fits you

11 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.

By stage

Idea
ATOM Pre Incubation (Health & Wellness), ATOM FinTech, TIDE 2.0 Grants, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026
Prototype
Orbit Incubation Program, ATOM FinTech, TIDE 2.0 Grants, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
MVP
Orbit Incubation Program, ATOM FinTech, FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies), Digital Health Accelerator Program, Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Acceleration, Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026
Early revenue
FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies)
Growth
FLASH Sustainability
ProgrammeBest forStageDurationFormatCost
Orbit Incubation ProgramIndian deeptech startups moving from proof of concept to marketPrototype – MVP——Takes equity
ATOM Pre Incubation (Health & Wellness)With Wadhwani FoundationEarly-stage health and wellness founders with an ideaIdea12 weeks——
ATOM FinTechWith Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), Wadhwani FoundationEarly-stage fintech founders with a proof of concept or MVPIdea – MVP12 weeks——
TIDE 2.0 GrantsTechnology startups in the centre's focus areas, at idea or proof-of-concept stageIdea – Prototype———
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated within two yearsIdea – Prototype———
FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies)With BPL Medical TechnologiesPost-MVP healthcare startups with early revenues or deploymentMVP – Early revenue6 months—Paid
FLASH SustainabilityGrowth-stage sustainability and climate-tech startupsGrowth6 months—Paid
Digital Health Accelerator ProgramKarnataka-registered healthtech startups with a deployed solutionMVP6 months——
Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 AccelerationWith Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC)Karnataka-registered manufacturing and Industry 4.0 startups with a deployed solutionMVP———
DEEPAS (Mental and Brain Health Incubation)With NIMHANSMental and brain health technology startups————
Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026Founders from idea to MVP stage and technology innovatorsIdea, MVP5 daysOnlinePaid

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Track record

What IIIT Bangalore reports about its portfolio.

The centre's homepage counts 112 startups supported. The parent institute's homepage says 50+ startups incubated. The pages do not reconcile these, so read them as rough orders of magnitude.

112Startups supportedCounter on the centre's homepage. The parent institute's homepage says 50+ startups incubated.
87Mentors on panelKey mentors, per the centre's homepage counter.

All figures self-reported — ic.iiitb.ac.in, as of Oct 2026.

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at IIIT Bangalore, separate from the funding calls above.

Most programmes listed here have closed. Check each page for the next intake.

Orbit Incubation Program

Incubation

Deeptech incubation that takes a startup from proof of concept to market.

Best for: Indian deeptech startups moving from proof of concept to market

  • Prototype – MVP
  • Takes equity
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Orbit is the centre's deeptech incubation programme. It gives each startup a customised plan, with product development support, mentoring, and access to the institute's research ecosystem.

What you get

  • A customised programme for each startup
  • Product development support
  • Customised mentoring support

Who can apply

  • Indian deeptech startups

How selection works: Online application, then internal screening, then a shortlisted pitch to the Orbit committee.

How to apply: Fill in the online application on the Orbit page. The page does not give a closing date, so ask the centre before you apply.

Official programme page

ATOM Pre Incubation (Health & Wellness)

Incubation

A twelve-week pre-incubation track for early-stage health and wellness founders.

Best for: Early-stage health and wellness founders with an idea

  • Idea
  • 12 weeks

With Wadhwani Foundation

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

ATOM Pre Incubation helps founders turn an idea into a business by working through problem and solution fit, then customer fit. The centre's team and industry mentors support the founders over twelve weeks. Founders can choose from twenty-two core areas where they want more depth, and get expert sessions from the Wadhwani Foundation's Liftoff programme.

What you get

  • Twelve weeks of support from the centre team and expert mentors
  • Expert sessions from the Wadhwani Foundation's Liftoff programme
  • A pathway to a twelve-month incubation programme at the end

How to apply: Use the Apply Now button on the ATOM page. The page does not give dates.

Official programme page

ATOM FinTech

Incubation

A twelve-week fintech pre-incubation for early-stage founders building a proof of concept or MVP.

Best for: Early-stage fintech founders with a proof of concept or MVP

  • Idea – MVP
  • 12 weeks

With Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (RBIH), Wadhwani Foundation

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

ATOM FinTech is a pre-incubation programme for founders exploring or building fintech ideas. It follows the same structured path as ATOM: work on problem and solution fit, with expert mentors and Wadhwani Foundation Liftoff sessions. The Reserve Bank Innovation Hub is the strategic knowledge partner. Successful teams can move into a twelve-month incubation programme.

Who can apply

  • Early-stage founders building a proof of concept or MVP in fintech

How to apply: Use the Apply Now button on the ATOM FinTech page. The page does not give dates.

Official programme page

TIDE 2.0 Grants

Grant scheme

MeitY TIDE 2.0 seed grants for technology startups, offered through the centre. Closed in August 2025.

Best for: Technology startups in the centre's focus areas, at idea or proof-of-concept stage

  • Idea – Prototype
  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Through the MeitY TIDE 2.0 scheme, the centre offers grants to technology startups in its focus areas. There are two bands. One supports validation and development of an idea to proof of concept, and the other supports the move from proof of concept to product. The grants are closed. The last deadline on the page was August 17, 2025.

Who can apply

  • Indian entrepreneurs with a well-defined business idea, for the first band
  • Indian startups with a well developed proof of concept, for the second band

How to apply: The TIDE page had an apply link, now closed. Watch the centre's page for the next round.

Official programme page

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Grant scheme

A government seed fund for proof of concept, prototype and market entry, administered through eligible incubators including this centre.

Best for: DPIIT-recognised startups incorporated within two years

  • Idea – Prototype
  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme gives early-stage funding for proof of concept, prototype development and market entry. It is run by the government and administered through eligible incubators, and the centre lists it on its site. Each startup can get seed support once.

Who can apply

  • Startups recognised by DPIIT and incorporated within two years of the application
  • A viable business idea with potential to scale, using technology in its core product, service or model
  • Indian promoters holding at least 51% of the shares

How to apply: Use the Apply link on the SISFS page, or the scheme's own page for the current rules. The centre's page gives no dates.

Official programme page

FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies)

Accelerator

A six-month paid acceleration for post-MVP healthcare startups, run with BPL Medical Technologies. Closed in October 2025.

Best for: Post-MVP healthcare startups with early revenues or deployment

  • MVP – Early revenue
  • 6 months
  • Paid

With BPL Medical Technologies

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

FLASH is a six-month structured programme for healthcare startups that want to revalidate their business models and technology. It covers design practices, quality systems, manufacturing standards and go-to-market support, with mentors from BPL Medical Technologies and the centre.

Who can apply

  • Mature healthcare startups at post-MVP stage, with initial deployment or early revenues
  • Startups that hold regulatory clearance or have completed initial or late-stage clinical trials

How to apply: The programme page had an apply button. The last date on the page was October 20, 2025, so the intake has closed.

Official programme page

FLASH Sustainability

Accelerator

A six-month paid acceleration for sustainability and climate-tech startups. Closed in November 2025.

Best for: Growth-stage sustainability and climate-tech startups

  • Growth
  • 6 months
  • Paid
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

FLASH Sustainability is a six-month acceleration programme for growth-stage startups in sustainability, cleantech, EVs and related domains. Startups get access to the institute's technical infrastructure, and curated corporate and investor partnerships.

How to apply: The programme page had an apply button. The last date on the page was November 23, 2025, so the intake has closed.

Official programme page

Digital Health Accelerator Program

Accelerator

A six-month accelerator for healthtech startups registered in Karnataka. Closed in February 2024.

Best for: Karnataka-registered healthtech startups with a deployed solution

  • MVP
  • 6 months
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Digital Health Accelerator Program is a six-month structured programme that helps healthtech startups revalidate their business model and technology. Mentors and clinicians from the ecosystem support the work, and the programme leads to the institute's deeptech healthcare research ecosystem and to investors.

Who can apply

  • Healthtech startups registered in Karnataka, with a deployed or deployment-ready solution

How to apply: The last date on the page was February 17, 2024, so the intake has closed.

Official programme page

Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0 Acceleration

Accelerator

An industry-led acceleration and market validation programme for manufacturing startups, run with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce. Closed in August 2024.

Best for: Karnataka-registered manufacturing and Industry 4.0 startups with a deployed solution

  • MVP

With Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC)

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

This one-off programme is an industry-led acceleration run with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce. It offers mentoring from industry experts, product and technology refinement, on-site demonstration and deployment, networking with industry players, and investor connections.

Who can apply

  • Startups registered in Karnataka, with a deployed or deployment-ready solution

How to apply: The last date on the page was August 16, 2024, so the intake has closed.

Official programme page

DEEPAS (Mental and Brain Health Incubation)

Incubation

Described as India's first mental and brain health incubation programme, with clinical mentors from NIMHANS. Closed in November 2024.

Best for: Mental and brain health technology startups

With NIMHANS

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

DEEPAS is an incubation programme for mental and brain health technology startups. It draws clinical mentors from NIMHANS and targets areas such as early identification and monitoring, recovery and rehabilitation, and continuity of care.

How to apply: The last date on the page was 29 November 2024, so the intake has closed.

Official programme page

Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026

Programme

A five-day online founder bootcamp for early-stage innovators. Applications closed on September 13, 2026.

Best for: Founders from idea to MVP stage and technology innovators

  • Idea, MVP
  • 5 days
  • Online
  • Paid
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The bootcamp is a five-day programme of online sessions from 2:30 PM to 4:30 PM. It covers business model validation, customer acquisition, pilots, legal compliance and fundraising. Participants receive a certificate from the centre, access to founders, investors and mentors, and an invitation to the Investor Demo Day for selected teams.

Who can apply

  • Startup founders from idea to MVP stage
  • Innovators building technology products

How to apply: The last date on the page was September 13, 2026, so the intake has closed.

Official programme page

Incubation tracks

IIIT Bangalore runs a virtual track, so you can join without relocating.

TrackTypeSpaceIncludes
Plug-and-play office incubationOffice space at the Electronic City centre, with mentoring and access to the centre's facilities.Resident incubation——
Virtual incubationVirtual incubation——
ATOM pre-incubationTwelve-week pre-incubation for early-stage founders.Pre-incubation——

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Plug-and-play office space

Plug-and-play office space for incubated startups.

Co-working space

Closed private seats and open collaborative seating, with meeting and presentation rooms. Priced per seat per month.

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Business advisory

Mentoring from faculty, industry mentors and a mentor-in-residence.

Market access

Corporate collaboration and go-to-market support across programmes.

IP & patents

Use of the institute's intellectual property on written request, with licence terms set by the institute.

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

MeitY TIDE 2.0 G2 Centre

The centre's own site says it is a G2 Centre under MeitY's TIDE 2.0 scheme. The scheme belongs to MeitY, not the centre.

Government of Karnataka approved incubation facility

Stated on the centre's own site. The page gives no date.

News

  • IIIT-Bangalore Innovation Centre Hosts MEDHA 2026 To Drive Medical Device Innovationbwhealthcareworld.com · last month
  • Karnataka AI Hub at IIIT Bangalore: State Proposes Rs 35 Crore Facility for AI Skilling, Startups and Researchtimesnownews.com · last month
  • IEEE launches 1,000-day mentorship programme at IIIT-Bangalore for rural connectivity innovatorseducation.economictimes.indiatimes.com · 2 months ago

Source: Google News aggregated

How to apply to IIIT Bangalore

Choosing the right programme

  • Deeptech with a proof of concept: the Orbit incubation programme is the centre's main standing route.
  • Idea stage in health and wellness or fintech: the ATOM pre-incubation tracks are twelve weeks long and can lead to a twelve-month incubation.
  • Healthcare or sustainability startups past the MVP stage: the six-month acceleration programmes were paid, and their deadlines have passed, so watch for the next intake.

How applications work

  • Incubation applications go through the centre's online portal, and the applicant must be a private registered company.
  • Check the deadline on each programme page before you apply. Most listed deadlines are in 2024 or 2025.

How selection works

  • Orbit: an online application, then internal screening, then a shortlisted pitch to the Orbit committee.
  • Incubation generally: an initial internal screening, then a business plan on the centre's template, then a detailed assessment and possible presentation to the screening committee.

What reviewers look for

  • The strength of the product or service idea, including its technology content and innovation.
  • Timeliness and market potential.

About IIIT Bangalore

The IIIT Bangalore Innovation Centre (IIITB IC) is the incubation and acceleration arm of International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, based at Electronic City in Bengaluru. It is a Section 25 company, and the centre says it has worked with entrepreneurs since its inception in 2009. Its stated mission is to build an ecosystem that helps innovators build deeptech solutions for India.

How programmes work

The centre runs several kinds of programme. Orbit is an incubation programme for deeptech startups that takes a venture from proof of concept to market. ATOM is a twelve-week pre-incubation track for early-stage founders, with versions for health and wellness and for fintech. Its acceleration programmes run for six months and cover healthcare, sustainability and manufacturing, and it also runs a five-day founder bootcamp. Most of these programmes list application deadlines that have already passed, so check each page for an open intake before you apply.

Incubatees usually give the centre convertible debentures that convert into a 2 to 5% stake in the company. The centre's policy says the exact percentage depends on the level of involvement and the facilities the company uses, and it is agreed before a company is accepted.

Who can apply

Incubation is open to a private limited company. A founder who is an employee of a government organisation, or of another outside body, needs a No Objection Certificate from that employer. A company may be incubated only once. Applications for incubation are made online through the centre's portal, and the centre does not have to give a reason if it rejects one.

Facilities

The centre offers plug-and-play office space and virtual incubation. Its co-working space has closed private seats and open collaborative seating, plus meeting and presentation rooms. Seats are priced per seat per month.

Scale

The centre's homepage counts 112 startups supported and 87 key mentors. The parent institute's homepage says 50+ startups incubated. The two figures are not reconciled on either site, so read them as rough orders of magnitude rather than audited totals.

Credentials

The centre describes itself as a MeitY TIDE 2.0 G2 Centre, approved by the Ministry of Electronics and IT as part of MeitY Startup Hub, and as a Government of Karnataka approved incubation facility.

Who runs it

The centre's team includes Amandeep Srivastava, Chief Innovation Officer and Executive VP of COMET Foundation; Natarajan S, Mentor-in-Residence; Manugowda M S, Program Manager; Swathy V, Incubation Manager; and Lakshmikanth B N, Incubation Associate.

Partners

The centre works with Wadhwani Foundation (Liftoff sessions), the Reserve Bank Innovation Hub (strategic knowledge partner for ATOM FinTech), BPL Medical Technologies (FLASH), the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (Smart Manufacturing), NIMHANS (DEEPAS clinical mentors), and MeitY under the TIDE 2.0 scheme.

Life in the incubator

Incubatees must send the centre information about material changes, such as a change of name, business, directors or shareholders, new equity or debt, or a new bank facility. They submit quarterly reports, which the centre uses to track milestones. Incubation normally runs for the agreed period, and the centre can grant up to two extensions of six months each. The policy also lists when a company must leave: when the incubation period ends without an extension, when the business is not viable, when it raises substantial outside investment, or when its annual revenue or profit passes the policy's thresholds.

Locations

The centre's address is 26/C, Hosur Road, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100.

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Amandeep Srivastava

Chief Innovation Officer and Executive VP, COMET Foundation

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Natarajan S

Mentor-in-Residence

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Manugowda M S

Program Manager

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Swathy V

Incubation Manager

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Lakshmikanth B N

Incubation Associate

Frequently asked questions about IIIT Bangalore

What is IIIT Bangalore?

IIIT Bangalore is an incubator based in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

What does IIIT Bangalore do?

The IIIT Bangalore Innovation Centre (IIITB IC) is the incubation and acceleration arm of International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore, based at Electronic City in Bengaluru. It is a Section 25 company, and the centre says it has worked with entrepreneurs since its inception in 2009.

Where is IIIT Bangalore located?

IIIT Bangalore is located at 26/C, Hosur Rd, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100.

What programs does IIIT Bangalore run?

IIIT Bangalore runs Orbit Incubation Program, ATOM Pre Incubation (Health & Wellness), ATOM FinTech and TIDE 2.0 Grants, among others.

Which IIIT Bangalore programme should I apply to?

It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: ATOM Pre Incubation (Health & Wellness), ATOM FinTech, TIDE 2.0 Grants and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and others. Prototype stage: Orbit Incubation Program, ATOM FinTech, TIDE 2.0 Grants and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). MVP stage: Orbit Incubation Program, ATOM FinTech, FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies) and Digital Health Accelerator Program and others. Early revenue stage: FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies). Growth stage: FLASH Sustainability. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.

Do IIIT Bangalore programmes charge a fee?

Most do not. and undefined are free to join, while FLASH Medtech Acceleration (with BPL Medical Technologies), FLASH Sustainability and Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026 charge a fee.

Does IIIT Bangalore provide funding?

Selected startups in some IIIT Bangalore programmes can receive grant support, including TIDE 2.0 Grants and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS). Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.

What facilities does IIIT Bangalore offer?

IIIT Bangalore offers Plug-and-play office space and Co-working space.

Is IIIT Bangalore government recognised?

IIIT Bangalore holds the following recognitions and affiliations: MeitY TIDE 2.0 G2 Centre and Government of Karnataka approved incubation facility.

How do I apply to IIIT Bangalore?

- Deeptech with a proof of concept: the Orbit incubation programme is the centre's main standing route. - Idea stage in health and wellness or fintech: the ATOM pre-incubation tracks are twelve weeks long and can lead to a twelve-month incubation.

Who runs IIIT Bangalore?

Amandeep Srivastava (Chief Innovation Officer and Executive VP, COMET Foundation), Natarajan S (Mentor-in-Residence) and Manugowda M S (Program Manager).

When was IIIT Bangalore founded?

IIIT Bangalore was founded in 2009. It is an incubator.