Empowering Innovation in Deep-Tech & Semiconductors
This program is designed to support high-potential Deep-Tech and semiconductor-focused startups, student teams, and researchers in taking their innovations from lab to market, backed by strategic support that helps transform promising ideas into meaningful and scalable solutions.
Key Support to Startups
Grant Support
Up to ₹10,00,000 equity-free grant per startup.
Free Incubation
Up to 2 years of lab & workspace access at AIC IIT Delhi.
Expert Mentorship
Direct guidance from IIT professors & industry leaders.
Cadence Assistance
Access to industry-grade EDA tools & technical support
Govt & Investor Connect
Support for government schemes & VC funding networks.
Networking & GTM
Comprehensive outreach, networking & commercialization support.
Execution and Selection of Startups
400+ Applications
Applications from deep-tech teams spanning hardware, IP design, and sustainable electronics domains from Pan-India.
Screening Shortlisted
Promising teams refined their value propositions and chip design files in a high-intensity review.
10 Finalists
Selected for final jury rounds overseen by AIC IIT Delhi, FITT, Cadence, STMicroelectronics, and VC panels.
Top 2 Startups
Selected for direct capital-grant acceleration and premium product development support.
Sourcing & Outreach
400+ APPLICATIONS
Received from Pan India
TARGETED ROADSHOWS
Hosted within leading IITs, NITs, and VITs across India.
2 STARTUPS SUPPORTED
Solving next-gen semiconductor problems.
REAL-WORLD CHALLENGES
Solving next-gen semiconductor problems.
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