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HDFC Bank Parivartan: AI for Social Good Challenge
HDFC Bank Parivartan invites startups, innovators, and disruptors to redefine the future through research-driven tech innovation. With grants of up to ₹15 Lakhs, the challenge focuses on Social Impact, DeepTech, and Emerging Technologies like GenAI, AI TRiSM, and Cognitive Science.
Open to startups with research collaborations, deep IP, or social impact focus, this program supports transformative solutions across sectors such as environment, agri-business, healthcare, and skill development.
Applications close on February 7, 2025—apply now to make an impact!
Happenings @ CIE
T Health Cafe
CIE-IIITH organized a T-Health Cafe featuringMr. Kamal Prasad, Director at PathnSitu Biotechnologies.
Founder's Round Table
CIE-IIITH, in collaboration with Silver Needle Ventures , organised a Founder’s Round Table event on " The Founder - VC Fit"..
Spotlight
amPICQ: Securing the Quantum Future with Photonic CryptographyThe rise of Cryptographically Relevant Quantum Computers (CRQCs) is reshaping the cybersecurity landscape, posing a serious threat to data privacy and encryption standards. As quantum technology advances, the need for post-quantum cryptographic solutions is becoming critical. amPICQ is addressing this challenge head-on with its quantum-safe photonic integrated circuit-based Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and Quantum Random Number Generator (QRNG) solutions.
Happenings @ AIC
Leadership & Mental Health BootCamp
AIC-IIITH conducted its last bootcamp on leadership and mental health for the two graduating cohorts, the 5th AKASH cohort and the 2nd EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program (ESIIP) cohort, on 21st January, 2025.
AIC IIITH Alumni Meet
AIC-IIITH conducted an alumni meet on the very next day, i.e, 22nd January, to end the bootcamp on a sweeter note– and what better than a bonfire gathering of a bunch of entrepreneurs and innovators who dream of making the world a better place
AIC-IIITH Graduates 15 Startups from AKASH and ESIIP Cohorts
AIC-IIITH celebrated the graduation of 15 startups from its AKASH flagship and ESIIP cohorts on 23rd January. John Mota, ESG Manager at EPAM Systems, and Ravi Sarkunan, CEO of AIC-IIITH, awarded certificates and badges.
Spotlight
Bio Reform turns 3 !!!Bio Reform, an AIC-IIITH startup from the 2nd ESIIP cohort, turned 3 on January 12, which also happens to be Youth Day! Azhar Moinuddin, a perfect example of today’s youth, has revolutionised change in his own way. Bio Reform has replaced 10 million plastic bags in the last 3 years, and this is just the beginning. They are now active in more than 4 countries and working with over 300 changemakers. Bio Reform’s birthday celebration in the T-Hub premises was a reflection of the good work they have done so far, as well as a motivator for their future achievements.
Call For Applications
DT CoWorkzCollaborate in a research-driven space for Gen AI, NLP, Robotics, and ML startups. Access IIITH research, expert advisory, and a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Meity TIDE 2.0
CIE-IIITH presents MeitY TIDE 2.0, a golden opportunity for trailblazing minds in AI/ML, Blockchain, IoT, Data Science, and Robotics. Unlock mentorship and funding up to INR 7 Lakhs!
AKASH
AIC-IIITH presents Akash Acceleration Program 5.0, an unmissable opportunity for tech-driven social startups to scale their impact. Unlock mentorship, extensive networks, and seed funding of up to INR 2 lakhs, with access to IIITH Labs and Smart City Testbed!
HDFC Parivartan Research-Connect Grant Challenge
Apply now for the HDFC Parivartan Research-Connect Grant Challenge and secure up to ₹15L.
Gain access to IIITH’s state-of-the-art research labs, receive industry mentorship, and leverage CIE’s extensive network
CIE In News
IIIT Hyderabad, Swecha.org Host Mega AI Hackathon with 2,000 Students Developing Innovations for Society
In a groundbreaking event, the AI Hackday mega hackathon took place this weekend at IIIT Hyderabad, marking the first round of an ambitious initiative to promote people-centric AI development.
IIIT-H, NIMS launch India’s first pathology dataset
IIIT Hyderabad (IIIT-H) and Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) have launched India’s first publicly available digital pathology dataset, a move poised to improve disease diagnosis and treatment in the country.
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CIE at IIIT Hyderabad is a technology incubator with rich experience in seeding, nurturing, and growing deep-tech startups in emerging segments like med-tech, tech4social, visual informatics, data engineering, and machine learning, language technologies, gaming, and robotics. CIE IIITH, with a research-led innovation as its primary mandate, focuses on amplifying technology through research collaboration and co-creation models for startups to work with research groups at IIITH.
Under the CIE umbrella, there are 3 active incubators: the Deeptech incubator (Avishkar), the Medtech incubator (Ojas) & the Social incubator (AIC). CIE also includes enabling labs such as a well-equipped Maker Lab, a Medical Electronics Calibration Lab, and a AR/VR lab. IIIT Hyderabad also includes Product Labs to seed new products from research — a pre-incubation program to seed startups from research.
In the past 15 years we have grown to be the largest academic incubator in the country, have housed over 450+ startups that have raised about 250+Cr funding, and created over 2500+ jobs. Today there are very active programs focused on emerging technology startups, research-based startups, medical technologies, and social technology startups.
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