KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL
KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL
An autonomous engineering institute in Warangal, Telangana, with an MSME business incubator and a student idea-registration round for its C-i2RE centre.
KITSW at a glance
| Full name | KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL |
|---|---|
| Established | 1980 |
| Address | Opp: Yerragattu Gutta, Hasanparthy (Mandal), Warangal - 506 015, Telangana, INDIA |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP |
| Official website | kitsw.ac.in |
| principal@kitsw.ac.in |
Programs by KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL, separate from the funding calls above.
MSME Business Incubator at C-i2RE
IncubationA campus incubator that takes ideas from concept to prototype and minimum viable product for the MSME sector.
Best for: Students, faculty and innovators with an idea in the MSME sector
- Idea – MVP
- In person
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The MSME Business Incubator sits inside the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2RE) at KITSW. It helps students and innovators move an idea through proof of concept, prototype and minimum viable product.
What you get
- Help validating an idea at proof-of-concept level.
- Support from concept to product development and market.
- Ideathons, hackathons and boot camps run for students, faculty and innovators.
Who can apply
- Students, faculty and innovators with an idea. Contact the Idea Pitching Lab at C-i2RE to start.
How to apply
- Visit the Idea Pitching Lab at C-i2RE on campus for support and assistance.
Startup Idea Registration, Cohort-3
IncubationAn idea-registration round for students in which the top 30 ideas receive incubation and entrepreneurial support. This round is closed.
Best for: Students of all departments and academic years
- Idea
- In person
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
Cohort-3 of the C-i2RE idea registration was open to students of all departments and academic years. Its deadline was extended to 5 December 2024, so this round is closed and no current intake is listed.
What you get
- Guidance on building a pitch deck, a business plan and idea validation.
- Incubation and entrepreneurial support for the top 30 ideas.
Who can apply
- Students of all departments and academic years.
How to apply
- Register via the QR code on the Cohort-3 notice. Check C-i2RE for the next round.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 800 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL" (WARANGAL URBAN, TELANGANA), 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.
How to apply to KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL
Choosing the right route
- Students with an early idea can register with C-i2RE and visit the Idea Pitching Lab.
- Ideathons, hackathons and boot camps are run for students, faculty and innovators.
How applications work
- The Cohort-3 idea registration is closed. Check the C-i2RE page for the next round.
- For support, visit the Idea Pitching Lab at C-i2RE on campus.
How selection works
- In the Cohort-3 round, the top 30 ideas were to receive incubation and entrepreneurial support.
About KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW) is an autonomous institution in Hasanparthy mandal, Warangal, Telangana. It was established in 1980 and runs its entrepreneurship and incubation work through the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2RE).
How programmes work
The MSME Business Incubator is run from C-i2RE. It supports ideas from the concept stage through proof of concept, prototype and minimum viable product, using Technology Readiness Level activities. Its stated functions include idea identification, prototype support and commercialisation of intellectual creations.
Who can apply
The student idea-registration round in the Cohort-3 cycle was open to students of all departments and academic years. That round is closed. Its deadline was extended to 5 December 2024.
Facilities
Students who need support are asked to visit the Idea Pitching Lab at C-i2RE.
Scale
The incubator's own activity record lists two activities in each of 2021-22 and 2022-23, and four in 2023-24. Its Hackathon 3.0 (Women) approved two ideas.
Who runs it
C-i2RE is headed by Prof. K. Raja Narender Reddy. The MSME Business Incubator's coordinator is Dr A. Devaraj.
Locations
The institute is at Opp: Yerragattu Gutta, Hasanparthy (Mandal), Warangal - 506 015, Telangana.
Get in touch
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Frequently asked questions about KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL
What is the full form of KITSW?
KITSW stands for KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL.
What is KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL?
KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL is an academic institution based in Warangal, Telangana.
What does KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL do?
Kakatiya Institute of Technology & Science, Warangal (KITSW) is an autonomous institution in Hasanparthy mandal, Warangal, Telangana. It was established in 1980 and runs its entrepreneurship and incubation work through the Centre for Innovation, Incubation, Research and Entrepreneurship (C-i2RE).
Where is KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL located?
KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL is located at Opp: Yerragattu Gutta, Hasanparthy (Mandal), Warangal - 506 015, Telangana, INDIA.
What programs does KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL run?
KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL runs MSME Business Incubator at C-i2RE and Startup Idea Registration, Cohort-3.
Which KITSW programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: MSME Business Incubator at C-i2RE and Startup Idea Registration, Cohort-3. Prototype stage: MSME Business Incubator at C-i2RE. MVP stage: MSME Business Incubator at C-i2RE. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
Is KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL government recognised?
KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL?
- Students with an early idea can register with C-i2RE and visit the Idea Pitching Lab. - Ideathons, hackathons and boot camps are run for students, faculty and innovators. - The Cohort-3 idea registration is closed. Check the C-i2RE page for the next round. - For support, visit the Idea Pitching Lab at C-i2RE on campus.
When was KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL founded?
KAKATIYA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY AND SCIENCE, WARANGAL was founded in 1980. It is an academic institution.
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