Deadline: 27 August 2023
Ignite, a Startup@ARTPARK program, is a high-touch venture-building program for deep-tech startups in robotics, autonomous systems, and Artificial Intelligence.
With the aim of fostering innovation for impact, the 6-24 month program helps academic teams and early-stage startups with critical enablers to accelerate the development and commercialisation of potentially high-growth startups.
Technology Focus
- Robotics
- Autonomous Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
Verticals of Interest
- Agriculture
- Industry 4.0
- Mobility
- Healthcare
- Security and defence
Support ARTPARK provides
- Funding support: Funding from ARTPARK@IISc; grants and strategic partnerships.
- Facilities and labs: Prototyping, testing and manufacturing facilities; labs at ARTPARK@IISc.
- Incubation and acceleration: Mentorship in technology, product and business towards product- market fit.
- Industry and government partnerships: Strategic partnership with industry and government to accelerate startup.
- Global exposure and networking: Investor connects; exposure to national and international industry events, conferences and demo days.
- Enablement of functional support: Support on incorporation, marketing, human resources and finance.
What to expect?
- Funding
- Incubation and acceleration support for 6-24 months
- Mentorship from ARTPARK@IISc and its network
- Exclusive prototyping and testing facilities
- Opportunities to interact with government, industry, investment, and social impact ecosystems.
Who can apply?
Academic/student teams and early-stage teams/startups with promising research/technology/product.
For more information, visit ARTPARK.
