Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad

TiHAN (Technology Innovation Hub on Autonomous Navigation) at IIT Hyderabad is inviting startup proposals from Indian innovators working in autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, and connected systems. Selected startups receive grant funding of up to ₹15 lakh along with structured incubation, technical mentorship, and access to world-class autonomous vehicle and drone testbeds at IIT Hyderabad. The program aims to help startups validate, test, and scale their solutions while enabling connections with industry, academia, and government stakeholders.

• Grant funding up to ₹15L
• Access to IIT Hyderabad's autonomous vehicle and drone testbeds
• Structured incubation and technical mentorship
• Open to DPIIT-registered startups; pre-registration allowed
• Focus on autonomous navigation, robotics, AI mobility, and connected systems

Indian startups with at least 51% Indian ownership are eligible. Startups must be DPIIT registered, though pre-registration startups can apply but must register if selected. The startup must be working in one of the focus areas: autonomous navigation, robotics, AI-driven mobility, or connected systems.

Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Selected startups receive funding support of up to ₹15 lakh. In addition, they get structured incubation, technical mentorship, and access to advanced testbed infrastructure, including world-class autonomous vehicle and drone testbeds at IIT Hyderabad. The program also facilitates connections with industry, academia, and government stakeholders.

Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is offered by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad, an academic institution. It is delivered directly by TiHAN, IIT Hyderabad as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

1. Submit the proposal online. 2. Proposals are reviewed by the TiHAN evaluation committee. 3. Shortlisted startups may be invited for presentations or discussions. 4. Final selection is based on innovation, feasibility, and alignment with focus areas.

Before you apply to Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.

Call for Startup Proposals at TiHAN–IIT Hyderabad is best suited for startups in India seeking non-dilutive funding of ₹15L. If that describes your startup, review the eligibility criteria above before applying.