Incubation Program

Can startups help solve India's toughest, complex national challenges?

Yes. We believe this is possible.

Our goal is to nurture entrepreneurs who are building high-impact solutions that can solve some of India's most complex challenges. We help them succeed in their mission.

The Incubation Program provides access to industry stalwarts, opportunities to work with technologists from esteemed institutions, and state-of-the-art R&D facilities across the country. But the greater value offering – the program is designed to nurture an entrepreneurial mindset and imparts the necessary training and discipline required to scale their ideas into successful, impactful ventures.

Our Startups

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Backed by the Stalwarts of India's Deep Tech Ecosystem

Padma Shri Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Our Chairman

Padma Shri Dr. Ashok Jhunjhunwala

Institute Professor, IIT Madras | Chairman, ITEL Foundation

Founder and Ex-President, IITM Research Park and Incubation Cell

Pioneer in nurturing industry-academia collaboration, 350+ startups enabled

Prof. Jhunjhunwala was recently appointed to the Expert Panel of the SIDBI Venture Capital Investment Committee (VCIC) under the Fund of Funds for Startups (FFS).

View our Leadership

Gain Access to India's Top VCs and Investors

Indian Angel Network Fund
8X Ventures
BlueHill Capital
Kalaari Capital
Q99
She Capital

Our Incubation Process

We invite startups to apply through an interactive screening process that is designed to help us understand the founder and idea for further evaluation.

1

Application

Startups apply through the
Interactive Screening Process

2

Evaluation

Eligible applications are evaluated by the
Incubation Committee for final selection

3

Onboarding

Selected startups are onboarded
and supported through the
Incubation Program and a grant*

*Grant is offered based on the decision of the Incubation Committee, subject to eligibility. Terms and conditions apply.

Ready to take the next big step?

Get Incubated at ITEL Foundation

Apply through the Interactive Screening Process

Apply Now

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