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The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University

Dindigul, Tamil Nadu, India

The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Dindigul.

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Official website

Programs by The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University

2 past programs

Past programs

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon

by The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University

Up to ₹15L

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon

by The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University

Up to ₹15L

About The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University

The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University

The Gandhigram Rural Institute - Deemed to be University is an institution in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu hosting a Technology Business Incubation (TBI) / Atal Incubation Centre (AIC) recognised under India's NIDHI programme (DST) and/or Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog.

Support Offered

Co-working space, labs, and meeting rooms on campus
Mentorship from faculty, industry experts, and entrepreneurs
Access to DST-NIDHI grants, Startup India Seed Fund, and state schemes
Business planning, IP protection, and market strategy guidance
Links to the national AIM/NIDHI incubator network

Who Should Apply

Students, faculty, alumni, and early-stage entrepreneurs in Dindigul, Tamil Nadu — especially first-generation founders in technology, engineering, and social impact.