Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar

Indian Institute of Technology Bhubaneswar (IIT Bhubaneswar)

IIT Bhubaneswar, established in 2008, is among the second-generation IITs set up under India's National Mission on Education. Located in Argul, Khordha, Odisha, the institute has rapidly built a research and innovation culture with a focus on practical problem-solving for Eastern India.

Startup & Innovation Ecosystem

• Technology Business Incubator (TBI): IIT Bhubaneswar's TBI supports early-stage startups in technology domains, offering mentoring, seed grants, and access to institute labs
• E-Cell: Active student entrepreneurship cell organizing startup competitions, speaker series, and ideathons
• DST-Supported Programs: Access to DST-NM-ICPS and related government funding for deep-tech startups
• Tribal & Rural Tech Focus: Given Odisha's tribal population, the institute encourages innovation addressing tribal livelihoods, forest produce, and sustainable agriculture

Research Strengths

IIT Bhubaneswar has research strength in material sciences, environmental engineering, smart systems, renewable energy, and computational biology — areas that translate well into startup opportunities.

Who Should Apply

Early-stage tech startups, especially those with a connection to IIT Bhubaneswar research or addressing Eastern India challenges in agriculture, energy, tribal welfare, and smart infrastructure. The institute is also a gateway to Startup Odisha's growing ecosystem.