Alumni Founders @ IIITH
Continue Building. Continue Collaborating. Continue Giving Back.
Alumni Connect
Stay Connected to the IIITH Innovation Ecosystem
Whether you’re building a startup, exploring an idea, mentoring founders, or looking to collaborate with researchers, Alumni Connect helps you stay engaged with the IIITH innovation community throughout your entrepreneurial journey.
The Thinking
At CIE IIITH, we believe alumni are more than founders they are builders, mentors, collaborators, researchers, investors, and future ecosystem leaders.
Our goal is to create a continuous loop where alumni:
- Build startups
- Collaborate with research
- Mentor founders
- Support the next generation
- Give back to the ecosystem
Programs for Alumni Founders
From idea validation to research collaboration, explore exclusive programs designed to help IIIT Hyderabad alumni build, grow, and scale their startups.
CV Labs for Alumni
An exclusive research-led startup co-creation program that enables IIIT Hyderabad alumni to Collaborate with IIITH Faculty, researchers to build Your First Prototype
- Idea Validation
- Prototype Development
- Faculty Collaboration
- Grant Opportunities
Alumni DT CoWorkz
An exclusive coworking program for IIIT Hyderabad alumni, offering free workspace, research access, mentorship, and a thriving deeptech startup ecosystem.
- Complimentary Workspace
- Research Ecosystem
- Founder Connections
- Community & Mentorship
1 Complimentary seat for 6 months
Alumni Rootnode
An exclusive research collaboration program connecting IIIT Hyderabad alumni with faculty, research labs, and technical expertise to accelerate deeptech innovation.
- Technical Advisory
- Research Partnerships
- Product Co-Creation
- Technology Validation
Note : Special placement channel for alumni startups to hire IIIT Hyderabad students (including Day Zero). If Interested? Get in touch with us.
Alumni Helping Startup Founders
Support the next generation of startup founders by sharing your experience, mentoring entrepreneurs, and strengthening the alumni community.
Alumni FRT
Senior alumni founders engaging with new founders.
Alumni Mentor Café
Online mentoring sessions with alumni experts.
Alumni Support Network
Offer help, talent, intros, or resources through our alumni directory.
Founder Talks & Events
Share knowledge, experiences and inspire the next generation.
Alumni Spotlight
Beyond the Startup; Always Part of the IIITH Innovation Ecosystem
Whether you’re building your next startup, looking to collaborate with researchers, or ready to mentor the next generation of founders, the IIITH innovation ecosystem is always here to support your journey.
