Periyar University
DST NIDHI inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)
Periyar University at a glance
| Address | Salem, Tamil Nadu, India |
|---|---|
| Official website | www.periyaruniversity.ac.in |
| pubics@periyaruniversity.ac.in |
About Periyar University
Periyar University
Periyar University is an academic institution in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) that supports student entrepreneurs, alumni startups, and technology-driven ventures. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage innovation within the institution's domain areas.
What Startups Receive
- Mentorship from faculty and domain specialists
- Laboratory and prototyping infrastructure
- Dedicated co-working space
- Support in applying for government seed grants (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, MeitY)
- IP filing and technology transfer assistance
- Exposure to investor and industry networks
Eligibility
Open to students, faculty, and alumni. External startups aligned with the institution's research strengths may be considered.
Who Should Apply
Early-stage founders at the ideation or proof-of-concept stage who need academic infrastructure, domain mentorship, and help accessing government seed funding.
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Frequently asked questions about Periyar University
What does Periyar University do?
Periyar University is an academic institution in Salem, Tamil Nadu, with a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) that supports student entrepreneurs, alumni startups, and technology-driven ventures. The incubation programme provides an enabling ecosystem for early-stage innovation within the institution's domain areas.
Where is Periyar University located?
Periyar University is based in Salem, Tamil Nadu, India.
What sectors does Periyar University support?
Periyar University works with startups in Agritech, Cleantech and Biotech.
What stage of startup does Periyar University support?
Periyar University supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
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