Sophitorium Institute
DST NIDHI inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)
Sophitorium Institute at a glance
| Address | Pune, Maharashtra, India |
|---|---|
| Official website | www.sophitorium.net |
| hmp.sophi@gmail.com |
About Sophitorium Institute
Sophitorium Institute
Sophitorium Institute is an academic institution in Pune, Maharashtra, 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 Sophitorium Institute
What does Sophitorium Institute do?
Sophitorium Institute is an academic institution in Pune, Maharashtra, with a Technology Business Incubator (TBI) that supports student entrepreneurs, alumni startups, and technology-driven ventures.
Where is Sophitorium Institute located?
Sophitorium Institute is based in Pune, Maharashtra, India.
What sectors does Sophitorium Institute support?
Sophitorium Institute works with startups in IT, Software and Education.
What stage of startup does Sophitorium Institute support?
Sophitorium Institute supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
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