Deadline: 24-January-2026
iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad, in collaboration with TiHAN-IIT Hyderabad, invites applications for the TiHAN PRAYAS / Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program, designed to help idea-stage entrepreneurs transform innovative concepts into working prototypes in the field of Autonomous Navigation and UAVs.
The focus areas and objectives of the program include supporting drone development, swarm vehicles, smart mobility, AI/ML frameworks, IoT and CPS architecture, image processing, edge computing applications, and remote sensing and GIS applications. Participants are encouraged to work on novel technologies and solutions that advance autonomous navigation systems and unmanned aerial vehicle capabilities.
The program provides funding support of up to ₹10 lakhs to help entrepreneurs develop their prototypes. Participants also benefit from expert mentorship, co-working space at iTIC, access to iTIC labs and TiHAN testbeds, and guidance on IP filing to protect their innovations. By leveraging these resources, entrepreneurs can accelerate their ideas from concept to proof-of-concept or prototype stage efficiently.
TiHAN PRAYAS is specifically designed for idea, concept, or PoC-stage entrepreneurs and startups focusing on Autonomous Navigation and UAVs. Both individuals and teams are eligible to apply, making this program accessible to a wide range of innovators seeking to develop cutting-edge technology in the aerospace and mobility sectors.
For more information, visit iTIC Incubator at IITH.
