
IIT Ropar TIF (AWaDH)
Deep Tech R&D Driven Accelerator (TIH)
Strategic Acceleration for Market, Research, Innovation &
Development’: a Holistic Initiative for ICPS Startups
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
Mentoring Support
Technology Development
Corporate & Govt. Network
Extended Team
Lab Infrastructure & R&D Support
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.
Strategic Acceleration for Market, Research, Innovation &
Development’: a Holistic Initiative for ICPS Startups
The SAMRIDHI Conclave session will showcase 12 pitches from shortlisted deep-tech ICPS startups implementing CPS technologies in the agricultural, water, logistics, defence and other societal impact sectors in the vertical of TIF focus areas. Selected startups can pitch for investment support of up to 50 Lakh INR (grant/loan/equity fund) to rapidly scale, accelerate support, and mentor to drive their market impact.
A total of 5 Cr shall be invested in 12 potential startups.
Application Start Date
Registration Closes
Shortlisting Declaration
Event & Demo Day
Note: These terms are just for the overview, if you meet any of the criteria, do apply for the program.
AWaDH team will invite applications and entries from startups and entrepreneurs through rolling basis or by open innovation challenges.
The Metrics based screening will be done by internal committee. Startups with prior technology, innovation, IP and Patents shall be prioritized.
Participants have to go through internal pitch evaluation session in front of the internal Incubator Seed Management Committee (ISMC)
The startups selected in R3 will have to pitch Infront of the external expert committee consist of Investors, VC Firms and External ISMC.
Startups recommended by Incubator Seed Management Committee and Demo Day panel will be funded through Grant, Equity or loan of upto 50L.
We also invite your support in terms of potential investment opportunities in the showcased startups. We also extend an invitation for your support regarding potential investment opportunities in the showcased startups. We are pleased to mention that we are open to exploring joint investment prospects
We would like your support as a jury member to finalise the startups, and help us to decide on the quantum of funds that may be invested in them.
Discussion / MoU / SoI to support and enable deep-tech-focused startups and to launch initiatives at SAMRIDHI.
a total of 50 startups will showcase their technologies & products. This will be an excellent opportunity for you to engage with the startups on a one-to-one basis and explore their innovations firsthand. Also, recommend your startup to apply for the Exhibition
We are open to exploring joint investment prospects in startups that align with your vision, investment thesis and show promising potential. Investment models can be discussed together if you identify any startups during the pitching sessions that capture your interest.
To share in your wide network, communities, social media and recommendations for startups to Pitch / Exhibit.
Let’s collaborate and explore mutually beneficial investment avenues to drive the success of these startups and foster innovation in the industry. For the benefits of the deep-tech R&D focus startups, we have put together a corpus of 4 Cr INR fund to support 12 final shortlisted startups, with a cap of 50 Lakh max, depending on various factors, including requirement, stage, patent, product, revenue, market, team etc during the Conclave.
IIT Ropar - Technology Innovation Foundation (AWaDH)
cio@ihub-awadh.in
(+91) 7895830716
IIT Ropar - Technology Innovation Foundation (AWaDH)
coo@ihub-awadh.in
(+91) 9888525038
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