JIGSAW

Joint Innovation Gateway for Synergistic
Startup - Academic - Industry - Investor Work

Tamil Nadu is the national leader in filing patents with a mammoth 37,953 applications filed in the last four years (2021-25). JIGSAW, a first-of-its-kind digital innovation platform, fosters Industry - Academia collaboration and advancement to foster Research & Development & Innovation through impactful collaborations by tapping the knowledge wealth in over 210 engineering colleges in the State.

This collaborative platform focuses on deeptech research and facilitates technology transfer, among other prospective collaborations between researchers and other stakeholders by promoting research on real-world problem solving and commercialization.

Why JIGSAW?

The platform facilitates seamless collaboration between Academia, Industry, Startups, Investors and Students by providing a centralised platform for registration, profile management, and innovation challenge submissions.

Innovation Challenges

Enables Industries and Government Departments to post challenges, for which researchers, startups, and students submit proposals, fostering a culture of innovation and problem-solving.

Robust Analytics

JIGSAW facilitates data-driven decision-making and strategic planning by offering a comprehensive analytics module into trends & statistics related to profiles, challenges, and proposals.

One-on-One Meeting

The platform's facilitates connections between startups and venture capitalists, enabling potential investments, partnerships, and knowledge sharing for scaleup.

Digital Market Access

Empowering startups to showcase their products and services to industries, venture capitalists, academia, government, and PSUs, opening new market opportunities and potential collaborations.

Enterpreneurs Benefited

Researchers Onboarded

Startups Supported / Mentored

JIGSAW College MoUs

Investors on the Network

Industry Partners

Stakeholders

Academia

Leading-edge research with opportunities for industry collaboration and commercialization, fueling innovation and societal advancement.

Startups

Dynamic ventures driven by passion for innovation seeking to disrupt academia, industries and fueled by entrepreneurial spirit and creativity.

Corporates

Engage with academia and startups to co-innovate, and drive market disruption in their respective sector.

Venture Capitalist

Collaborate and connect with academia, startups, and corporates to fund high-potential ventures focussing on innovation and growth.

Students

Budding talents and prospective leaders, actively shaping innovation through learning, research, and entrepreneurial pursuits.

The Process

iTNT Hub Innovates Globally

We pave the path for pioneers by bringing together the brightest minds from various industries, empowering them to push the boundaries of science and technology that transcends borders, benefiting communities worldwide.