Application Details
- Application for
- Mentor Call Out - IPTIF Startup Hardware Acceleration Program 2026
- About
About IPTIF Palakkad:
IIT Palakkad Technology Innovation Hub Foundation ( IPTIF ) is a Section 8 company supported under the NM-ICPS of the Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India and incorporated as Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Palakkad in 2020, focused on Hardware acceleration, advancing Deep-Tech innovation and entrepreneurship in areas such as Intelligent Collaborative Systems, Energy, Safety, Health Tech, Agri Tech, Automotives and Defense.
- Deep-Tech Impact: Supported 50+ startups and enabled 70+ technologies across robotics, energy, EV, and healthcare
- Robust Hardware Ecosystem: Access to advanced labs, fabrication facilities, and IIT Palakkad infrastructure for prototyping & validation
- High-Impact Programs: Contributions to flagship initiatives like Management Entrepreneurship Program, EiR (Housing & Construction), IMPACT, and social innovation programs like UYARE
- National Deep-Tech Mission: Backed by DST (NM-ICPS), working at the forefront of cyber-physical systems, automation, and intelligent systems
Join the Mentor Network at IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of deep-tech innovation.
We are inviting experienced professionals, industry leaders, and domain experts with hardware acceleration experience to mentor high-potential startups to:
- Contribute to real-world innovation
- Guide startups from idea to market
- Build meaningful industry–academia connections
Be a part of an ecosystem driving technology, impact, and entrepreneurship.
Want to know more click here: https://iptif.tech/