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Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

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Official website

Programs by Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

2 past programs

Past programs

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon

by Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Up to ₹15L

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon

by Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Up to ₹15L

About Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies is an institution in Chennai, 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 Chennai, Tamil Nadu — especially first-generation founders in technology, engineering, and social impact.