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About TECHIN

Technology Innovation Foundation of IIT Palakkad, established as a Section 8 not-for-profit company, is the Technology Business Incubator of IIT Palakkad (TBI) to foster innovation and entrepreneurship. It functions as a collaborative entity that connects academia and industry to foster a vibrant and impactful innovation ecosystem.

TECHIN incubates and supports innovations/startups at various stages of their journey, including pre-incubation, incubation, or acceleration, based on their stage of growth. Selected startups are provided with comprehensive support such as funding, technical and business mentoring, infrastructure, and networking opportunities.

Throughout the year, TECHIN organizes pitch events, workshops, and hackathons to nurture promising ideas and enable innovations to achieve commercial success while creating a meaningful impact on society.

Our Mission

The mission is to provide comprehensive support to innovators, including financial assistance, expert mentorship, skill development, business support services, and access to state-of-the-art R&D facilities. Through these resources, we aim to foster innovation and entrepreneurship, helping startups navigate the challenges of the business world and achieve their full potential.

Our Vision

To be a leading national hub for technology entrepreneurship that fosters transformative innovations, promotes inclusive growth, and strengthens India’s position in the global innovation ecosystem.

Technology Verticals

Empowering startups in Water, Sanitation & Hygiene technologies

Driving innovation in Emerging Technologies

Advancing healthcare through Medical Technology startups

Fostering innovations in Food Technology

AgriTech nurtures startups and innovations in Agriculture and Sustainable Farming

Services & Support

Incubation & Acceleration
R&D, Labs & Testing Support
Investors Connect
Funding & Financial Support
Go To Market and Outreach
Field Trials & Evaluation Support
Technical & Business Mentoring
Office Space & Infrastructure
Market Research & Consultancy
Marketing, IP, Legal Support
Training & Workshops
Commercialization & Technology Transfer