The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) has taken a new step in its startup journey with the launch of its School of Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The aim is to build a strong system to support deep-tech startups and put the institute among the world\u2019s top entrepreneurial universities.<\/p>\n
The school was formally launched on August 4, 2025, on campus by Professor V Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras, along with faculty, startup founders, students, alumni, and industry partners. It will be led by Prof. Prabhu Rajagopal, a faculty member known for encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship at IIT Madras.<\/p>\n
NEW SCHOOL TO GUIDE STUDENT STARTUPS AND DEEP-TECH VENTURES<\/p>\n
The institute already supports over 475 startups through its Incubation Cell and other centres, with a combined value of more than Rs 50,000 crore.<\/p>\n
These startups have created over 11,000 jobs, filed 700+ patents, and attracted investment of around Rs 12,000 crore.<\/p>\n
With the new school, IIT Madras wants to bring structure to its efforts. The goal is to support aspiring entrepreneurs with regular academic programs, mentorship, and funding.<\/p>\n
The school will offer a Minor in Entrepreneurship, an MS (Entrepreneurship), and a PhD focused on innovation. It will also create a new program called \u2018Entrepreneur-in-Residence\u2019 to help working professionals who want to build startups.<\/p>\n
To make this work, the school will focus on key areas: teaching innovation through practical programs, creating startup-friendly policies, offering IP support, and helping student ideas grow into companies.<\/p>\n
It will also manage fellowships, business training, and mentoring support for students and alumni.<\/p>\n
IIT Madras is not new to entrepreneurship. It already runs several initiatives like the Centre for Innovation (CFI), the pre-incubator Nirmaan, the Entrepreneurship Cell, and the Gopalakrishnan Deshpande Centre.<\/p>\n
All these will now work more closely under the school\u2019s guidance.<\/p>\n
Prof. Kamakoti also shared that a Rs 200 crore alumni fund is being set up to support these startups. He said this fund will help convert research into market-ready products.<\/p>\n
Prof. Rajagopal stressed that building deep-tech startups is hard and needs long-term support. Through this school, IIT Madras wants to stand by its founders, from idea to market.<\/p>\n
With this move, IIT Madras is not just helping startups grow but also reshaping how innovation is taught, supported, and scaled in academic spaces.<\/p>\n
– Ends<\/p>\n
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Rishab Chauhan<\/p>\n
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