About TIH IIT Bombay
India's Premier Deep Tech Innovation Hub
Creating the Future Through IoT, AI, and Advanced Technologies Supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
TIH IIT Bombay is India's leading technology innovation hub dedicated to bridging the gap between academic research and commercial innovation. Established as a Section-8 (not-for-profit) company by IIT Bombay, we operate under the National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS), implemented by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.
Our mission is to create a world-class innovation ecosystem that fosters cutting-edge research, builds talented human resources, nurtures ambitious startups, and translates groundbreaking ideas into market-ready solutions that drive India's technology leadership globally.
For over a decade, we've been the nation's aggregator of IoT technology, supporting 50+ startups, deploying ₹60+ Crores in funding, and collaborating with 100+ industry experts to transform India's innovation landscape.
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Our Identity & Mission
Aggregators of India's IoT Technology Innovation.
TIH IIT Bombay was established as a Section-8 (not-for-profit) company by IIT Bombay with support from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, under the prestigious National Mission for Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NMICPS) program.
We are India's premier technology innovation hub, functioning as a bridge between academic excellence and entrepreneurial ambition. Our unique position at IIT Bombay-one of Asia's leading educational institutions-provides unparalleled access to world-class research facilities, brilliant minds, and cutting-edge infrastructure.
From Lab to Market
Our core philosophy — transforming academic breakthroughs into real-world solutions that create economic value and social impact.
What Makes TIH Different
Not just an incubator — an innovation ecosystem.
Six advantages that combine academic rigour, entrepreneurial energy and government backing.
Academic Rigor
Leveraging IIT Bombay's 60+ years of research excellence.
Entrepreneurial Energy
Supporting ambitious founders building the future.
Government Support
Backed by the Department of Science and Technology (NM-ICPS).
Industry Partnership
Collaborations with Fortune 500 companies and innovative enterprises.
Technology Focus
Specialisation in deep tech — IoT, AI, robotics, cyber-physical systems.
Market Access
Connections to government agencies, investors and customers.
Vision
To become the world's premier deep technology innovation hub where groundbreaking ideas in IoT, AI, Robotics and Cyber-Physical Systems are conceived, prototyped, validated and transformed into market-ready solutions that drive India's global technology leadership and create substantial economic and social impact.
Mission
To foster a world-class innovation ecosystem that:
- Support cutting-edge research translating into commercial products
- Build highly skilled human resources in deep technologies
- Nurture ambitious entrepreneurs building transformative startups
- Facilitate collaboration between academia, industry and government
- Drive India's technological independence and global competitiveness
- Create sustainable economic growth and positive social impact
Core Values
The principles behind every program.
Excellence
Pursuing the highest standards in research, innovation and implementation.
Integrity
Operating with transparency, honesty and ethical practices in all endeavours.
Innovation
Continuously exploring new frontiers in technology and business models.
Collaboration
Building strong partnerships across academia, industry and government sectors.
Impact
Measuring success by real-world solutions that create tangible value.
Inclusivity
Creating opportunities for diverse talents and perspectives to thrive.
Our Objectives
Seven strategic objectives.
The mandate that shapes TIH's research, talent and enterprise programs.
Fostering Translational Research
Converting academic research into market-ready technology products through systematic development, testing and validation processes.
Building Advanced Human Resources
Developing highly skilled professionals in IoT, AI,Robotics, and emerging technologies through education, training, and mentorship.
Creating a Vibrant Startup Ecosystem
Nurturing ambitious entrepreneurs with funding, mentorship, infrastructure, and market access to build scale-up businesses.
Promoting International Collaboration
Facilitating global partnerships for research,innovation, and technology transfer to position India as a world leader.
Driving Socio-Economic Impact
Creating sustainable solutions that address societalchallenges in agriculture, healthcare, education, smart cities, and financial inclusion.
Enabling Commercialisation
Building mechanisms to support technology commercialization through government-industry-academia collaboration.
Setting Industry Standards
Establishing benchmarks, standards, and best practices for IoT, AI, and deep technology innovation across India and globally.
Why TIH Matters
Strategic importance across the ecosystem.
What TIH unlocks for India, entrepreneurs, corporates and researchers.
For India
- Technology Leadership: Positions India as a global deep tech innovator
- Economic Growth: Creates high-value jobs and sustainable business opportunities
- Government Mandates: Supports Make in India, Atmanirbhar Bharat, Digital India, Smart Cities
- Research Impact: Translates IIT research into commercial solutions
- Startup Ecosystem: Builds India's most robust deep tech startup network
For Entrepreneurs
- Government Backing: Official recognition from Department of Science & Technology
- Capital Access: Funding from ₹50 Lakh to ₹1 Crore+ through multiple programs
- Expert Network: 100+ mentors, advisors, and industry leaders
- Infrastructure: World-class labs, prototyping facilities, research equipment
- Market Access: Connections to government agencies, corporates, investors
- Validation: Association with IIT Bombay enhances credibility
For Corporates
- Innovation Pipeline: Access to 50+ deep tech startups solving real problems
- Talent Pool: Highly skilled engineers and researchers
- Research Partnership: Collaboration on R&D initiatives
- Supply Chain Innovation: Solutions for manufacturing, operations, services
- Government Alignment: Portfolio aligned with strategic national priorities
For Researchers
- Commercialization Pathway: Clear route from lab to market
- Funding Support: Research grants and development funding (₹10-50 Lakh+)
- Industry Connections: Links with companies for technology adoption
- Global Exposure: International collaboration and publication opportunities
- Team Building: Support for forming research-backed startups
Governance
Governance & leadership.
TIH is governed by a board of eminent academics, industry leaders and public policy experts.
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Project Director
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CEO
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Advisory Board Chair
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Journey
A short institutional timeline.
2020
TIH Foundation established
Set up at IIT Bombay under the NM-ICPS mission of DST.
2021
Programs launched
TDP, EDP and HRD programs opened across focus areas.
2022
Ecosystem expansion
Startups, fellowships and industry partnerships scaled up.
2024
BharatGen initiative
India-focused generative AI initiative anchored at TIH.
2025
Deep-tech deployment
Focus on translating research into deployed technology.
Collaborators
Ecosystem partners.
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