IHFC Startup Incubation Program — Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for the IHFC Startup Incubation Program, applicants must meet specific criteria aligned with the program's deep technology focus and mission.

• Technological Focus: The program exclusively targets startups actively developing innovative solutions and technologies within critical domains such as Cyber Physical Systems (CPS), Robotics, Autonomous Systems, Internet of Things (IoT), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This emphasis ensures that incubated ventures contribute directly to India's strategic technological priorities and leverage the specialized expertise and resources available through IHFC and IIT Delhi.

• Startup Stage: IHFC considers startups across a broad spectrum of development stages for incubation and support. This includes ventures at the seed stage, early stage, growth stage, and expansion phase, allowing the program to support innovators at various points in their entrepreneurial journey, from nascent ideas to established businesses seeking further acceleration.

IHFC Startup Incubation Program is open to startups at the product and revenue stage working in deeptech electronics robotics and ai saas enterprise. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.