Transform your Deep Tech or Emerging Tech startup into a scalable, market-ready venture with mentorship, funding pathways, lab access, and a global network of innovators.
The incubation program is designed for technology-first startups who have moved past ideation and are ready to scale with structured support.
iTNT Hub and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, building on their strategic collaboration formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, will jointly drive a focused incubation initiative to advance Internet of Everything (IoE) innovation from Tamil Nadu.
This is a 12–18-month programme that will provide end-to-end support across technology development, access to advanced lab infrastructure, expert mentorship, and market connect opportunities.
An Expression of Interest has rolled out for a focused incubation programme designed to support and nurture early-stage IoE startups from Tamil Nadu into scalable, high-impact ventures.
Startups will benefit from structured entrepreneurship and skill development initiatives in areas such as AI/ML, cloud, and networking, along with hands-on support for prototype validation and product refinement.
With pathways for funding and international collaboration, the incubation programme will empower innovators to transform cutting-edge ideas into market-ready solutions.
Smart Agriculture | Smart Healthcare | Smart Manufacturing | Smart Cities | Energy & Sustainability | Defence | Space | Underwater & Maritime | Industrial IoT Hardware | Automotive Electronics | Advanced Materials | Pharmaceuticals | Wearables & Personal IoE | Edge Computing & Intelligent Gateways | Brain-Computer Interfaces
IoT Lab, Rapid Prototyping Lab, AI Centre of Excellence, Hardware Design Studio, with scheduled slots and equipment training sessions.
Special rate access at iTNT partner and co-incubation partner labs; at exclusive discounted prices.
Domain-matched mentor for architecture, prototyping, engineering, TRL progression, and product validation through to MVP.
Post-MVP business mentor covering GTM strategy, financial modelling, customer acquisition, scaling, and investor readiness.
Networking sessions and funding support through the iTNT FOUNDATION Fund* with up to ₹40L via CCPS or co-investment.
IPR filing assistance, prior art search, TNTTFC IP Clinic access, 50% subsidised filing, and IP strategy workshops.
Free Technology Readiness Level certification through NRDC's NETRA program.
Government of Tamil Nadu departments connection facilitation for pilot deployments and orders, corporate problem statement matching.
Product launch support, event showcasing, announcements on social media, newsletters & website and investor decks.
International delegation participation and global event showcasing through iTNT Hub’s global partnerships.
Guidance on sector-specificcompliances, certification navigation, clearance support and relevant Government policies & schemes.
Support for company registration, taxation & bookkeeping vendor connect, hiring, legal documentation, and access to service providers.
Guidance in applying grant schemes; EDII-TN IVP Grant application; Bank connects for loan facilitation.
Post-graduation continued access to iTNT network, investor pipeline, events, and community; peer connections with iTNT portfolio alumni.
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Working PoC / Alpha
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Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT)
3rd Floor, Sir C V Raman Science Block, Anna University Campus, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India – 600025 044 29887718 | office[at]tnthub[dot]org
