Mentor Call Out - IPTIF Startup Hardware Acceleration Program 2026
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Last date to apply: 16 May 2026 12:00 am IST
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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.


  1. Deep-Tech Impact: Supported 50+ startups and enabled 70+ technologies across robotics, energy, EV, and healthcare
  2. Robust Hardware Ecosystem: Access to advanced labs, fabrication facilities, and IIT Palakkad infrastructure for prototyping & validation
  3. High-Impact Programs: Contributions to flagship initiatives like Management Entrepreneurship Program, EiR (Housing & Construction), IMPACT, and social innovation programs like UYARE
  4. 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:


  1. Contribute to real-world innovation
  2. Guide startups from idea to market
  3. 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/

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