Archive · 7 Aug 2025
IIT Madras Launches School for Deep Tech Startups
IIT Madras has started a new school to help people create deep tech startups, which are companies that use advanced technology.
This school will teach people how to start a company, help them with funding and guidance, and offer programs for returning professionals.
The school already has a successful track record, with over 475 startups created and a value of over Rs 50,000 crore.
The goal is to make IIT Madras a leading university for entrepreneurs.
IIT Madras launched the School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship for deep-tech startups.
The school aims to mentor and support deep tech startup founders.
It will offer academic programs, including a Minor in Entrepreneurship, MS in Entrepreneurship, and a PhD program.
The school was inaugurated by V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras.
IIT Madras has a large deep-tech startup ecosystem with over 475 startups.
- Who
- IIT Madras.
- What
- IIT Madras launched a School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.
- When
- Published on August 7, 2025.
- Where
- IIT Madras.
- Why
- To mentor and back the next generation of deep tech start-up founders.
- School Name
- School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Inauguration Date
- August 7, 2025
- Founding Head
- Prabhu Rajagopal
- Director of IIT Madras
- V Kamakoti
- Startups Incubated
- Over 475
- Total Valuation of Startups
- Over ₹50,000 crore
