Centre for Innovation and Incubation (CII) incubation, NIT Warangal
A programme by National Institute of Technology Warangal
Campus-linked technology incubator at NIT Warangal, with pre-incubation for students and faculty and a main category for technology startups tied to the institute.
At a glance
| Best for | NIT Warangal students, faculty, alumni and R&D partners with a technology startup or early idea |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
About Centre for Innovation and Incubation (CII) incubation, NIT Warangal
CII at NIT Warangal incubates technology-based companies. It has a pre-incubation route for faculty and students and a main route for startups with an R&D link to the institute.
What you get
- Seed support from the institute's innovation fund, as a convertible instrument or a loan
- A mandatory faculty mentor from NIT Warangal, and an industry mentor
- Training and workshops, a common secretarial pool and an MBA intern if wanted
- Part-time professional services in accounting, IP, legal and management, for payment
- Help with applying for government funding programmes
Who can apply
- NIT Warangal faculty, students, alumni, R&D partners, partner universities and government agencies
- Companies owned by faculty, together with outside entrepreneurs, are a stated priority
- Main-category companies must be registered with the Registrar of Companies
How selection works
Send an executive summary or business plan. If the first review is positive, present to the CII evaluation committee. The Director gives final approval. The approval process can take as long as eight weeks.
How to apply
Use the NITWIEF application form at nitwief.org, or write to hello@nitwief.org.