Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar's IIEC is a DST-backed incubator with 10,000 sq ft of lab/office space supporting deep-tech startups in Gujarat.
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar at a glance
| Established | 2008 |
|---|---|
| Address | Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar - 382355, India |
| Official website | iitgn.ac.in |
| iiec@iitgn.ac.in |
Programs by Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
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Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 261 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar" (GANDHINAGAR, GUJARAT), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
About Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar
IIT Gandhinagar (est. 2008) hosts the IITGN Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IIEC), a Section 8 company supported by DST and recognised by the Government of Gujarat as a Nodal Centre for startup promotion.
Facilities
~10,000 sq ft of furnished space, Prototype Development Centre, Tinkering Lab, co-working, private offices, high-speed internet.
Programs
- NIDHI PRAYAS: Grant support for proof-of-concept
- Seed Funding for IITGN alumni/student startups
- Mentorship from faculty, domain experts, and investors
- IP and legal guidance
Who Should Apply
IITGN students, alumni, and faculty with deep-tech or engineering innovations. External founders with strong tech propositions also considered.
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Frequently asked questions about Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar
What is Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is an academic institution based in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.
What does Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar do?
IIT Gandhinagar (est. 2008) hosts the IITGN Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center (IIEC), a Section 8 company supported by DST and recognised by the Government of Gujarat as a Nodal Centre for startup promotion.
Where is Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar located?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar is located at Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar Palaj, Gandhinagar - 382355, India.
What sectors does Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar support?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, CleanTech and AI/ML.
What stage of startup does Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar support?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
Is Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar government recognised?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
When was Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar founded?
Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar was founded in 2008. It is an academic institution.
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