SRM Institute of Science and Technology

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST)

SRM Institute of Science and Technology (formerly SRM University), located in Kattankulathur, Tamil Nadu near Chennai, is one of India's largest private universities with 50,000+ students across engineering, medical, law, and management programs. It consistently ranks among the top private engineering universities in NIRF.

Startup & Innovation Programs

• SRM-TBI (Technology Business Incubator): An Atal Innovation Mission-supported incubator providing seed funding, co-working space, lab access, and mentoring for deeptech and engineering startups
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship Foundation: Cross-campus initiative supporting student startup ideas through competitions, bootcamps, and investor introductions
• Research Commercialization: Faculty IP commercialization pathways enabling research-based startups in biotech, materials science, and engineering
• Industry Tie-ups: Strong industry connections with automotive, electronics, and IT companies in the Chennai ecosystem

Who Should Apply

Deeptech, biotech, hardware, automotive tech, and engineering innovation startups — particularly with a research or IP foundation. SRM's Chennai location provides proximity to major auto OEMs, IT majors, and a growing VC ecosystem.