ATOM and ORBIT — Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0/5.0
A programme by IIITB Innovation Centre
A smart manufacturing cohort with two entry points — twelve-week ATOM pre-incubation for early-stage teams, and Orbit incubation for those with a prototype; no dates are shown.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups in smart manufacturing, industrial automation, robotics, IIoT and Industry 4.0/5.0 |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – MVP |
| Duration | ATOM 12 weeks; Orbit 18–24 months |
| Run with | Wadhwani Foundation, COMET Foundation |
About ATOM and ORBIT — Smart Manufacturing & Industry 4.0/5.0
The centre's smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0/5.0 programme, with two doors: ATOM for startups still exploring or validating an idea, and Orbit for those with an alpha prototype or MVP. The page carries a live apply link and no dates, so confirm the cohort is running.
What you get
- Expert mentorship, hands-on workshops and industry engagement
- Support from concept through to commercialisation
- Curated expert-led sessions delivered with the Wadhwani Foundation's Liftoff programme
- Entrepreneur-in-residence support is noted as available through COMET Foundation
Who can apply
- Startups in smart manufacturing and automation, supply chain and logistics, AI and data-driven manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing, workforce upskilling, industrial cybersecurity, or factory infrastructure
- ATOM is for early-stage teams; Orbit expects an alpha prototype or MVP
What it costs: the page states neither a fee nor an equity position. The Orbit half is governed by the centre's incubation policy, which takes a service charge and convertible debentures.
How to apply: through the online application linked from the programme page.
Where to apply
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