Deadline Date: April 27, 2026
The Avishkar Venture Studio offers a six-month acceleration program designed to help startups scale and reach the next stage of growth.
The program focuses on emerging technologies including AI, AR/VR, Robotics, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, Deep Tech, and NLP.
Avishkar Venture Studio provides startups with an opportunity to access seed funding of up to 10 lakh to support their growth journey. Participants benefit from mentoring sessions with professors from IIIT Hyderabad, enabling them to gain valuable academic and industry insights. The program also supports startups in expanding their reach by connecting them with experienced mentors who have over a decade of expertise in guiding entrepreneurs toward achieving their goals.
In addition, startups gain access to a strong network through various events and engagements, helping them build meaningful connections within the ecosystem. The program further offers access to advanced prototyping and research labs, allowing startups to develop and refine their products. Cloud credits are also provided to support technological development and scalability.
To be eligible, startups must be registered in India and have a full-time founder. Applicants are expected to have at least a basic minimum viable product along with some level of customer validation. The startup should be working in the domain of emerging technologies aligned with the program’s focus areas.
The selection process involves shortlisting applicants who will be invited to pitch their ideas before a panel at IIIT Hyderabad. Final selections are communicated within a week after the pitching session.
For more information, visit IIITH.
