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AVISHKAR VENTURE STUDIO
by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
6-month accelerator for Indian deeptech startups with MVP, offering up to ₹40L seed funding.
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Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad is an academic institution with 4 startup funding programmes on startupfunds. Browse every opportunity below, with eligibility, amounts and how to apply.
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Quick answer
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad runs 4 startup funding programs listed on startupfunds, spanning grant funding up to ₹40L. 2 are accepting applications right now.
- Programs listed
- 4 (2 open now)
- Funding types
- Grant
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Provider type
- Academic institution
- Geography
- Startups registered in India
- Equity-free
- Some programs take no equity
About Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
One of India's largest academic incubators at IIIT Hyderabad, housing 80+ startups across deep tech, MedTech, and social tech with 40,000 sq ft of incubation space.
What Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad funds
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Active programs from Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
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₹5LUp to
EPAM Social Impact Innovation Program - 4th Cohort
by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
A 4-6 month acceleration program offering milestone-based grants of up to ₹5L for tech-based social enterprises in green sectors, with mentorship, workshops, and access to IIIT Hyderabad resources.
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Recently closed — many run again, so they're worth tracking for the next cohort.
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₹10LUp to
Avishkar Venture Studio by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad
by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
Avishkar Venture Studio is a 6-month deeptech acceleration program by CIE-IIIT Hyderabad offering up to ₹10L seed funding, mentorship, and lab access for India-registered startups.
Closed (27 Apr 2026)Results ~May 2026
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DST NIDHI PRAYAS Program at CIE - IIIT Hyderabad
under NIDHI-PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring Innovators & Startups) · by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad
DST NIDHI PRAYAS at CIE IIIT Hyderabad offers up to ₹10 lakh prototyping grant for hardware/deep-tech ideas, with mentoring and lab access.
Closed (25 Oct 2025)
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What founders ask about funding from Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad.
How many funding programs does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad offer?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad currently lists 4 startup funding programs on startupfunds, of which 2 are open to applications right now. New cohorts are added as Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad announces them.
What type of funding does Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad provide?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad backs startups through grant funding, and some of its programs are equity-free (no equity is taken in return). Funding is typically up to ₹40L.
How much funding can a startup get from Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad?
Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad's programs offer up to ₹40L. The exact amount depends on the specific program, stage and your startup's needs.
How do I apply to Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad programs?
Pick the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad program you're interested in from the list below to see its eligibility, funding amount, deadline and step-by-step how-to-apply guide. Applications are submitted through Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), IIIT Hyderabad's official channels; you can also reach their official site from the top of this page.
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