Opportunity brief
Overview:
Tech and Innovation Fair (TIF) is one of the flagship events of Shaastra 2027 that provides a platform for dedicated tech-based projects and prototypes to develop into a minimum viable product (MVP) through rigorous business and technical mentoring by experts in the industry. TIF provides networking opportunities to selected teams with entrepreneurs, angel investors, and other experts in the field. The winning team gets a pre-incubation opportunity in the IIT Madras Incubation Cell. Through the Tech and Innovation Fair, give wings to your dreams of turning an innovative project into a startup through dedicated mentorship from experts.
Guidelines:
- Early-stage startups are also eligible for the competition.
- Teams should strictly have a hardware prototype while registering for the event. App-based startups and services are not eligible to apply for the event.
- The competition accepts new and early-stage ventures on the following condition: the proposed tech solution should promise major innovation.
Perks Includes:
- Certificate of Participation for all teams.
- Exciting prize money for the top 3 teams.
- Expo showcase opportunity with a chance to win the People's Choice Award and certificate.
- Network with leading venture capitalists, with an opportunity to secure funding or take your prototype to the next stage.
- Opportunity to work on real-time research projects under IIT Madras professors, gaining hands-on experience and mentorship.
- Exclusive visit to the IIT Madras Research Park.