Avishkar Venture Studio by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad 2026

About

A 6-month accelerator program designed for deep tech startups, offering seed funding, extensive mentorship, and access to advanced facilities to help entrepreneurs develop and refine their products. Participants will engage with industry experts and investors, enhancing their networking opportunities and gaining essential resources for scaling their ventures.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to ₹10 Lakhs seed funding available
• 🎓Mentorship Program
  Extensive mentorship from IIIT Hyderabad professors and experienced entrepreneurs
• 🏢Access to Facilities
  Access to advanced prototyping and research laboratories
• ☁️ Cloud Credits
  Essential cloud credits for development and scaling
• 🌐Networking Opportunities
  Networking opportunities with investors, industry experts, and potential customers

Eligibility Criteria

• Startup must be registered in India
• The startup must have at least one full-time founder
• The startup should ideally possess a basic Minimum Viable Product (MVP) coupled with customer validation
• The startup must be based on emerging technologies

Participation Commitments

• Must participate in a 6-month program duration
• Participation in organized events for networking
• Commitment to develop and refine products using provided resources

Target Region

Pan India

Target Sector

Deep Tech