IT Madras Expands Innovation Footprint with Startups and Patent Growth

Indian Institute of Technology Madras has achieved a significant milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship by incubating over 100 startups for the second consecutive year under its “Startup Shatam” mission. Through its incubation arm, IIT Madras Incubation Cell, the institute supported 112 startups in FY 2025–26, maintaining its strong performance from the previous year.

Alongside this achievement, IIT Madras also filed 431 patents during the same period, further reinforcing its commitment to converting cutting-edge research into practical, real-world solutions and innovations.