CITIL Innovation Grant
Innovation grant supporting prototype development and commercialization for researchers, students, faculty, and early-stage startups.
About the Program
The CITIL Innovation Grant is an initiative by CIT Innovation Labs (CITIL), Chennai Institute of Technology, to support innovators working on technologies beyond Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 3. The program helps transform validated proof-of-concept innovations into functional prototypes ready for pilot deployment and commercialization through funding, incubation, and expert mentorship.
Eligibility requirements
- Student innovators.
- Researchers.
- Faculty members.
- Early-stage startups.
- Projects should be beyond TRL 3 and focused on developing functional prototypes with commercialization potential.
Offerings / Benefits
- Grant support of up to INR 10 Lakhs.
- Incubation support.
- Expert mentorship.
- Prototype development support.
- Commercialization guidance.
- Access to the CITIL innovation ecosystem.
- Industry-academia collaboration opportunities.
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Application submission.
- Evaluation of innovation, technical merit, and commercialization potential.
- Selected applicants receive grant funding and incubation support.
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