RESEARCH-LED INCUBATION
AT CIE IIIT HYDERABAD
Helping enrich deeptech startup products through
research engagement
THE MODEL
The Research-led Incubation Model is an innovative framework by CIE IIIT-H, designed to integrate startups more deeply with IIIT-H’s research, faculty, and labs. The incubator is built to support startups that aim to turn cutting-edge research into real-world solutions. Startups engaging with research are not only encouraged, but actively supported through structured collaboration pathways, mentorship, and access to institutional IP.
This model helps startups build better products, faster—while also reducing their incubation costs based on their level of research engagement.
Pathways of Research Engagement at CIE
RESEARCH CONNECT
The Research Café facilitated connections between innovative startups and research faculty. The speed-dating format allowed for quick introductions and discussions, often leading to long-term collaborations
CO-CREATION
CV(Creating ventures) Labs a two-week intensive Research-led Co-Creation program offering startups a unique opportunity to collaborate with experts, validate ideas, and work closely with IIITH faculty and research teams.
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Research Round Table
The Research Round Table at CIE IIITH bridged the gap between technology and research through focused mentoring sessions with deeptech startups and faculty. .
Engagement-Driven Incubation Model
Incubation model based on level of Research/Institute Engagement
Startups can reduce their monthly incubation fees by engaging in structured research and academic collaborations at IIIT-H. The more your startup engages, the less you pay.
Reduce Costs Through Research & Institute Engagement
How Startups Can Engage and Save
Startups at CIE IIIT-H can reduce their incubation fees by meaningfully engaging with research, faculty, and the institute. Each activity earns points
The more you engage, the less you pay. Here’s how you can earn them.
Support Incentive
Startups that actively engage with research and academia in any of the above forms are eligible for financial support from CIE.
For every 100 engagement points, startups receive ₹2,500 per seat as incubation fee support.
Note
Startups earn points based on their type and depth of engagement.
Earning 100 points/year makes a startup eligible for discounted fees (as low as ₹3.6K/month/seat).
Less or no engagement = full fee of ₹10K/month/seat.
Our
Impact
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15cr+
Invested in startups
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Startup Research engagement
