Archive · 25 Jul 2026
IIT Madras AI Startup Course Offers Rs 4 Lakh Grant
IIT Madras is offering a one-week course called 'Building a Successful AI Startup' from August 10 to 14.
This course is for students, researchers, and entrepreneurs who want to learn how to turn their AI ideas into real businesses.
Participants will learn about finding market opportunities, building a basic product, testing business ideas, and how to ask investors for money.
At the end, they will present their ideas to investors, and the best team will get Rs 4 lakh to help start their business.
Applications are open until July 27.
IIT Madras' Wadhwani School of Data Science and AI (WSAI) is offering a one-week AI startup course.
The course is titled 'Building a Successful AI Startup' and will be held from August 10 to 14.
Participants will learn about market opportunities, MVP building, business model validation, fundraising, and investor pitching.
The course will conclude with a Pitch Day where participants present their startup ideas to investors.
The winning team will receive a Rs 4 lakh grant to support their AI startup development.
- Who
- Students, researchers, aspiring entrepreneurs, and early-stage startups
- What
- A one-week AI startup course
- When
- August 10 to 14
- Where
- IIT Madras campus
- Why
- To help participants turn AI ideas into market-ready ventures
Course Benefits
Course Challenges
Course Benefits
Course Benefits
The course offers hands-on exposure to the complete startup journey, including market opportunities, MVP building, business model validation, fundraising, and investor pitching.
Course Challenges
The course is intensive and may be challenging for participants with limited prior experience in AI or entrepreneurship.
- Course Title
- Building a Successful AI Startup
- Duration
- August 10 to 14
- Location
- IIT Madras campus
- Application Deadline
- July 27
- Prize
- Rs 4 lakh grant for the winning team
