


NASSCOM stands as the collective voice of India’s $283 billion technology industry, driving the nation’s journey toward becoming the global hub for innovation, digital transformation, and IT services. With a thriving network of 3,000+ member companies — spanning startups, global capability centers (GCCs), product firms, and engineering leaders — NASSCOM represents the full spectrum of India’s tech ecosystem.
Rooted in its mission to make technology more human-centric, NASSCOM champions innovation that empowers people, transforms industries, and enriches lives. Through strategic collaboration with industry, government, and academia, it enables policies, programs, and partnerships that strengthen India’s global reputation as a trusted hub for technology, talent, and impact.
As a purpose-driven catalyst for change, NASSCOM continues to nurture a future-ready digital economy — one that accelerates sustainable growth, fosters inclusion, and positions India at the forefront of the global innovation landscape.
IIT Ropar – Technology and Innovation Foundation is a Section – 8 company founded to support the initiatives of the established Technology Innovation Hub – AWaDH (Agriculture and Water Technology Development Hub) at the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar in the framework of National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM – ICPS) by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The TIF supports deep tech R&D-driven startups and research community members, in the domain of Agriculture and Water and provides incubation and acceleration support to technology and innovation-based ideas and products towards sustainable agriculture, and the environment, by leveraging IoT, AI, and ICPS.

Mentorship and guidance designed specifically for innovators.

Lab access, field trials, and technical support through industry and academic collaborations.

Set your own success metrics and track progress with structured program checkpoints.

Long-term alumni support through showcases, mentoring sessions, and exclusive ecosystem events.
Application Launch
Application Deadline
Internal Evaluation & Shortlisting
Jury Evaluation of Shortlisted Startups
Final Cohort Announcement
Onboarding of Startups
Commencement of Accelerate Program
Technology Validation and Due Diligence
Support from Prototype to product launch
Partnership, Collaboration and Connects
Testbed and support in joint technology Development
Deployment of Market ready products
Support in exploring Global Market
Customized Training & Mentoring
Investment and financial support for Startups
Support in Tech commercialization
Technology enhancement for pre launched Products

























































