Building a Successful AI Startup
    Building a Successful AI Startup
    Incubator & AcceleratorCompetition & Award

    Building a Successful AI Startup

    Apply by Jul 27, 2026
    Application Closed

    About

    A one-week on-campus program designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform their AI ideas into successful startups, featuring mentorship from industry experts, practical learning experiences, and a chance to win a grant for the best startup pitch.

    Benefits

    • 💰Grant Support
      Participants have the chance to win a grant of Rs 4 lakh for the best startup idea.
    • 🎓Expert Guidance
      Access to mentorship from industry experts, including a former Vice President of Google Search.
    • 🏢Networking Opportunities
      Connect with investors and industry professionals to support startup growth.
    • 📈Practical Learning
      Engage in hands-on activities and classroom sessions focused on real-life startup experiences.
    • 🌐Feedback Sessions
      Receive valuable feedback on startup ideas from experienced mentors and investors.

    Eligibility Criteria

    • Open to final-year BTech, MTech, and PhD students
    • Eligible participants include faculty members, researchers, engineers, product managers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and founders of early-stage AI startups
    • Participants should have an interest in building AI startups
    • Must be able to attend the program from August 10 to August 14, 2026
    • No specific prior experience in startups is mentioned, but a background in AI is implied.

    Participation Commitments

    • Must attend all sessions from August 10 to August 14, 2026
    • Participants are required to present their startup ideas on Pitch Day
    • Engagement in hands-on activities and discussions is mandatory
    • Must be prepared to interact with industry experts throughout the program.

    Target Region

    Open to participants from India

    Target Sector

    Focused on artificial intelligence and technology entrepreneurship

    IIT Madras, Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI