INCUBATION AT CIE
Designed for Deep Tech Startups
Incubation at CIE is structured to enable early stage deeptech & deepscience startups, that can benefit from CIE’s research connect and the business enablement of research led startups. (The MODEL). For startups coming into CIE< there are some starter packages pre-defined.
There three customized incubation packages to support early-stage deeptech startups by connecting them with cutting-edge research at IIIT-H. These packages are designed to help founders engage effectively with faculty, tap into advanced research, and access state-of-the-art infrastructure—while also minimizing incubation expenses. Whether you’re in the early stages of exploring research collaboration or prepared to co-develop with IIIT-H labs, there’s a tailored offering to match your startup’s journey
Packages
CIE offers different incubation packages to support startups at various stage.
Research Starter

Deeptech startups building cutting-edge tech and has strong research connect with IIITH
- Tech licensing/IP from IIIT-H
- Co-creation of products with faculty
2 seats @ 2.5k each (extendable upto 2 yrs)
DT Coworkz

Very early stage startups, to work alongside other deeptech startups & research
- Incubation equity 1%
- Research connect (advisory at base level)
2 seats @ 2.5k each (extendable upto 1 yr)
Accelerator startup

Revenue stage startups that are part of Avishkar or other pre-accelerator programs
- Equity through Avishkar+
- Faculty advisory via RootNode
6 seats @ 5k each; rest at 10k each (Valid for 1 yr)
Note: Default fee (Less or no engagement): ₹10K/month/seat.
Need some different from above? Please checkout the Research-led Incubation Model page for details on various ways to engage with research and academics at IIITH, and accordingly customise your own incubation engagement.




