Promoting Advanced Technologies & Innovations

Incubation Program

Successful Cohorts

130+

Startups Incubated

TRL 3+

Stage Focus

₹40L

Max Fund Access

Transform your Deep Tech or Emerging Tech startup into a scalable, market-ready venture with mentorship, funding pathways, lab access, and a global network of innovators.

Duration: 12–18 Months
Focus: Problem/Solution → Product/Market Fit
Mode: Chennai / Coimbatore / Trichy / Madurai & Hybrid
Co-working: 4 Free Seats (first 6 months)

Built for serious founders.

The incubation program is designed for technology-first startups who have moved past ideation and are ready to scale with structured support.

⚡ TRL 3 and above - idea validated tech startups
⚡ Startups with working prototype/ MVP/ scalable product
⚡ Deep Tech & Emerging Tech ventures ready to scale
⚡ Founders seeking deep, personalised mentorship and strategic guidance
⚡ Entrepreneurs ready to fast-track their product development and market entry

Eligibility

PATHFiNDER Offers

Co-working
Space

Up to 4 free seats at Chennai or our Regional Hubs, for the first 6 months. Continued access available under fee thereafter.

Lab
Access

IoT Lab, Rapid Prototyping Lab, AI Centre of Excellence, Hardware Design Studio, with scheduled slots and equipment training sessions.

Partner
Institute Labs

Special rate access at iTNT partner and co-incubation partner labs; at exclusive discounted prices.

Technical
Mentorship

Domain-matched mentor for architecture, prototyping, engineering, TRL progression, and product validation through to MVP.

Business
Mentorship

Post-MVP business mentor covering GTM strategy, financial modelling, customer acquisition, scaling, and investor readiness.

Investor
Connect

Networking sessions and funding support through the iTNT FOUNDATION Fund* with up to ₹40L via CCPS or co-investment.

IP & Patent
Support

IPR filing assistance, prior art search, TNTTFC IP Clinic access, 50% subsidised filing, and IP strategy workshops.

TRL Certification
NETRA

Free Technology Readiness Level certification through NRDC's NETRA program.

Government & Corporate
Connects

Government of Tamil Nadu departments connection facilitation for pilot deployments and orders, corporate problem statement matching.

Brand
Positioning

Product launch support, event showcasing, announcements on social media, newsletters & website and investor decks.

International
Market Access

International delegation participation and global event showcasing through iTNT Hub’s global partnerships.

Regulatory &
Compliance

Guidance on sector-specificcompliances, certification navigation, clearance support and relevant Government policies & schemes.

Business
Support

Support for company registration, taxation & bookkeeping vendor connect, hiring, legal documentation, and access to service providers.

Grant
Facilitation

Guidance in applying grant schemes; EDII-TN IVP Grant application; Bank connects for loan facilitation.

Networking

Post-graduation continued access to iTNT network, investor pipeline, events, and community; peer connections with iTNT portfolio alumni.

iTNT Hub x IITM Pravartak Cohort launching soon!

iTNT Hub and IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, building on their strategic collaboration formalized through a Memorandum of Understanding, will jointly drive a focused incubation initiative to advance Internet of Everything (IoE) innovation from Tamil Nadu.

This is a 12–18-month programme that will provide end-to-end support across technology development, access to advanced lab infrastructure, expert mentorship, and market connect opportunities.
An Expression of Interest has rolled out for a focused incubation programme designed to support and nurture early-stage IoE startups from Tamil Nadu into scalable, high-impact ventures.
Startups will benefit from structured entrepreneurship and skill development initiatives in areas such as AI/ML, cloud, and networking, along with hands-on support for prototype validation and product refinement.
With pathways for funding and international collaboration, the incubation programme will empower innovators to transform cutting-edge ideas into market-ready solutions.

Focus Sector

Promoting Advanced Technologies & Innovations

Incubation Program

Built for serious founders.

Journey

Foundation

Build

Validate

Scale