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iTNT Hub, India's premier Government-backed Deep Tech incubator, invites corporates to shape the next generation of transformative technologies alongside Tamil Nadu's brightest startups and researchers.

Explore our Mentorship, Innovation Challenges, CSR Partnerships, Pilot Orders, Events, and International Pavilion opportunities below.

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Mentorship
Innovation Challenges
CSR Partnerships
Pilot Orders & Procurement
Events
International Pavilion

Mentorship

Share Your Expertise. Shape the Future of Deep Tech.

The next generation of Deep Tech innovation needs experienced minds to guide it. Whether you are an organisation looking to contribute through your technical leadership, or an individual professional passionate about innovation, your expertise can directly accelerate high-potential startups and emerging technologies.

Mentorship engagement is flexible, impactful, and aligned to your areas of core competency. Tell us where you want to lead, and we will connect you with the innovators who need you most.

Focus Technologies
AI & ML Augmented & Virtual Reality Quantum Computing IoT & Robotics Semiconductor
Register as a Mentor

Innovation Challenges

Define the Problem. Fund the Breakthrough.

iTNT Hub co-hosts Innovation Challenges with government bodies and industry leaders to crowdsource transformative solutions from startups, researchers, and academic institutions across India. As a corporate co-host, you define the problem statement that matters most to your sector, and the ecosystem delivers.

Winning solutions receive incubation and acceleration support, and iTNT facilitates Technology Transfer so the solver and the industry both benefits tangibly. For corporates, this is a lean, high-leverage route to R&D outcomes without building internal pipelines from scratch.

How It Works

A structured framework to move from problem definition to technology transfer. Partners can define specific problem statements, and iTNT Hub manages the entire challenge lifecycle from sourcing to IP management.

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CSR Partnerships

Turn Your CSR Mandate Into Lasting Innovation

12A Certified
80 G Registered
CSR Form 1 Compliant
Eligible under Schedule VII of the Companies Act, 2013 (2020 Amendment)

Corporate Social Responsibility contributions by our industry partners are a testament to the transformative power of innovation and sustainability at the Hub. iTNT Hub, a Section 8 Company funded by the Governments of India & Tamil Nadu, and CSR Funds from Corporates, is fully equipped to receive and implement CSR Funding from Corporates in India.

Commitment

Embracing the potential of AI & IoT, among other core sectors, iTNT strives to harness technologies not only for business advancement but also for fostering positive change in communities worldwide. Our commitment to leveraging technology for the collective good, coupled with our focus on innovation and sustainability, makes us an ideal partner for companies seeking to fulfil their CSR obligations.

We invite corporates to join us in supporting Emerging & Deep Tech Startups in Tamil Nadu. Aligned with Section 135, Schedule VII of the Companies Act, we offer a range of impactful CSR opportunities:

Fellowship

Support researchers and entrepreneurs annually, building a talent cohort branded with your organisation’s legacy.

Program Sponsor

Sponsor a full cohort through Idea Validation, Incubation, and Acceleration, from concept to market-ready startup.

Sector CoE Partner

Co-establish a Centre of Entrepreneurship in your specific deep tech domain, shaping industry leadership and standards.

Lab Infrastructure

Co-fund state-of-the-art equipment, specialised facilities, or maker spaces that unlock hands-on innovation.

Corpus Contribution

Provide long-term capital that sustains ecosystem-wide innovation infrastructure for years, creating a legacy investment in India’s deep tech future.

Innovation Challenges

Co-create problem statements and fund winning solutions through a structured challenge framework with IP benefits for your sector.

Social Impact Fellowship

Support fellows solving challenges in rural and underserved communities across sustainability, health, education, and environment.

Research Commercialisation

Enable Technology Transfer Offices, patent filing, and technology commercialisation, turning research into revenue.

Talent Development

Train Deep Tech professionals through specialised upskilling programs.

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Pilot Orders & Procurement

Launch an Innovation Challenge

Define the problem. Let the best solutions come to you.

Post a challenge and we'll activate our startup network to surface the most relevant, vetted solutions aligned to your brief. You evaluate. You choose. You pilot the one that fits.

Align with a Sector-Matched Startup

Your industry. Your priorities. Your pace.

We match you directly with startups already operating in your sector, whether that's fintech, logistics, healthcare, agritech, retail, or beyond. No cold introductions. No wasted discovery calls. Just relevant, ready-to-pilot partnerships built on sector fit and strategic alignment.

Socio-Economic Projects

Do business. Do good. Measure both.

Some of the most compelling corporate pilots sit at the intersection of commercial value and social impact. Under our Sell 2 Corporate framework, we connect startups delivering solutions in sustainability, education, environment and health.

Express Your Interest

Ready to Find Your Match?

The right startup for your next pilot is already in our network.

→ Check Our Portfolio Startups

Events

Partner with iTNT Hub to organise regional, state, national, and international events that bring together Deep Tech innovators, researchers, startups, corporates, policymakers, and industry leaders within a vibrant, policy-driven ecosystem. As home to a growing network of high-potential startups, researchers, and technologists building India’s next generation of Deep Tech, iTNT Hub offers partners access to a ready, engaged, and high-calibre audience.

Why Partner with Us?

Ecosystem Access

Instant access to our network of startups, incubatees, researchers, faculty, and industry mentors across Tamil Nadu and beyond.

Venue & Infrastructure

State-of-the-art facilities at iTNT Hub, Chennai and Regional Hubs – Trichy, Madurai, Coimbatore.

Speaker & Jury Networks

Access to a curated pool of industry leaders, IP experts, VCs, policymakers, and academic experts willing to participate.

Co-branding & Visibility

Joint promotion across iTNT channels, government networks, and media partnerships that amplify your event's credibility and reach.

Programme Management

End-to-end support from concept design and participant outreach to evaluation, awards, and follow-up incubation pipeline.

Policy Alignment

Events positioned within Tamil Nadu's Deep Tech Startup Policy framework, adding strategic relevance for participants and sponsors alike.

Recent Events

May 8, 2026
1. Building Cyber Resilience in the Age of AI Malware

iTNT Hub collaborated with the Society for Electronic Transactions and Security (SETS) for the workshop on Defense Strategies & Incident Response in the Era of AI-Driven Malware. The workshop brought together experts from Government, research, industry, and the startup ecosystem to discuss the growing importance of cyber resilience against AI-driven threats.

2. iTNT KRIA’tive Innovation Awards 2026

In collaboration with KRIA LAW, iTNT Hub co-hosted the iTNT KRIA'tive Innovation Awards, a two-day event celebrating technology, social innovation, and intellectual property. The event culminated in the World IP Day 2026 Main Event held at Victoria Public Hall, Chennai, under the theme "IP and Sports." Outstanding innovators were recognised for their contributions and rewarded with cash prizes ranging from ₹25,000 to ₹1,00,000.

Ready to Partner on Your Next Event?
Reach out to the iTNT Hub team at

International Pavilion

Welcome to the International Pavilion, where innovation knows no borders and industries converge on a global scale. As a pivotal feature of iTNT Hub, the Pavilion serves as a dynamic hub for international businesses, governments, and innovators to showcase cutting-edge solutions, foster valuable partnerships, and explore new market opportunities in the Deep Tech and Emerging Tech sectors.

Our International Participation

GITEX Global & Expand North Star – 2025
Dubai, UAE

For the 3rd year in succession, iTNT Hub took our startup delegation to GITEX Global & Expand North Star 2025, the annual mega startup and innovation extravaganza. iTNT Hub team led a sponsored delegation of 10 innovative Deep & Emerging Tech startups from its portfolio and those incubated at its incubators. The founders met potential investors and clients, had interactions with global counterparts, and understood overseas markets to adapt their solutions to demographic regulations and demands.

GITEX Global & Expand North Star – 2024
Dubai, UAE

iTNT Hub with eight promising deep tech startups from Tamil Nadu, participated in GITEX and Expand North Star in October 2024. At the AI Deep Tech Pavilion, TN startups showcased their innovations to an international audience from continents.

IMPACT
  • FocuzAR: Expanded to the Dubai market with support from the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC)
  • Reneonix: Entered discussions with Sharjah Research, Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) for market access
SWITCH Singapore – 2024
Singapore

A team from iTNT Hub led by the CEO, Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, along with a delegation of 6 deep-tech startups from Tamil Nadu, participated in SWITCH 2024, Singapore, in October 2024.

IMPACT
  • Yagen Robotics: In discussion with a vendor to supply robotic labs for a college in Singapore
West Tech Fest – 2024
Perth, Australia

iTNT Hub made a significant presence at the West Tech Fest in Perth, from December 2 to 6, 2024, fostering global partnerships, exploring investment opportunities. It showcased the vibrant startup ecosystem in Tamil Nadu.

IMPACT
  • Blunav Technologies: Secured a project with Karratha Airport.
  • Xera Robotics: Applied for Australian Automation and Robotics Precinct Start Program in Perth.

Why iTNT Hub?

Forward-looking corporates choose iTNT Hub to access early-stage innovation, reduce R&D costs, fulfil CSR mandates meaningfully, and build talent pipelines in sectors that will define the next decade.

Ready to Build Something Lasting?

The innovation ecosystem awaits your contribution.

Reach out to ajitbenjamin@tnthub.org

First-Mover Access

Engage directly with startups working on AI/ML, Quantum Computing, AR/VR, IoT, Robotics, and Semiconductor technologies before they reach the open market. Shape solutions aligned to your sector's future.

Government-Backed

As a Section 8 Company co-funded by the Governments of India and Tamil Nadu, iTNT Hub is fully compliant under 12A, 80G, and CSR Form 1, making every contribution tax-efficient and legally recognised under the Companies Act.

Regional Scale

Based out of Chennai, iTNT Regional Hubs function from Trichy, Madurai, and Coimbatore, and has upcoming facilities in Hosur, Salem, and Tirunelveli . Wherever your operations are rooted in Tamil Nadu, you can engage directly with the hub closest to your location.

Business Impact

Whether sponsoring a fellowship, co-establishing a Centre of Entrepreneurship, or co-creating an innovation challenge, every model is structured for clear, reportable outcomes, from startups launched to patents filed to impacted.

Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)