IIT Madras incubates over 100 startups, files 431 patents in innovation push
By
Binu Mathew
The IIT-Madras on Monday announced that it has achieved a milestone in deep-tech entrepreneurship, incubating over 100 startups for the second consecutive year under its ‘Startup Shatam’ mission.
Through its nodal incubator, IITM Incubation Cell (IITMIC), the institute incubated 112 startups in FY 2025-26, building on last year’s milestone.
In parallel, IIT Madras sustained its innovation momentum, filing 431 patents during the year and reinforcing its leadership in translating research into real-world impact, a release from IIT-Madras said.
