Joint Initiative · DTU × IHFC IIT Delhi

Co-Innovation Centre (CiC)

A joint initiative of Delhi Technological University and I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), IIT Delhi under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS), Department of Science & Technology, Government of India.

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About the Centre

Innovate · Incubate · Collaborate · Transform

The Co-Innovation Centre at DTU promotes deep-tech research, innovation, technology commercialization, startup incubation, and industry–academia collaboration to develop impactful solutions for national priorities.

The vision is to drive innovation and technological advancement among India’s young minds — nurturing aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators to develop homegrown deep-tech products aligned with the vision of Viksit Bharat and Aatmanirbhar Bharat.

— In alignment with the vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi

Deep-Tech Focus

Robotics, AI, Machine Learning, IoT, Cobotics and interdisciplinary cyber-physical systems.

Entrepreneurship

Financial & technical support to create a thriving ecosystem for high-potential deep-tech startups.

Research Translation

Incubation support, technology transfer and commercialization of research outcomes into real products.

Inaugurated on 10 July 2025 In the presence of dignitaries from DTU, DTU-IIF and IHFC IIT Delhi. A significant milestone in DTU’s innovation ecosystem.
Research & Innovation

Focus Areas

IHFC supports transformative research and technology commercialization across these domains.

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning Robotics, Cobotics & Autonomous Systems Internet of Things (IoT) Healthcare Technologies Semiconductor & Embedded Systems Industrial Automation Industry 4.0 Defence & Aerospace Agriculture & AgriTech Smart Mobility Energy & Climate Technologies Deep-Tech Product Development
Eligibility

Who Can Apply?

Open to innovators and institutions committed to advancing deep-tech solutions.

Faculty Members
Researchers
Ph.D. Scholars
Startups
MSMEs
Academic Institutions
Industry Partners
Individual Innovators
What You Receive

Support Offered

  • R&D Funding
  • Prototype Development
  • Technology Commercialization
  • Startup Incubation
  • Industry Collaboration
  • Expert Mentorship
  • Technology Transfer
  • Networking Opportunities
Selection Process

Evaluation Criteria

  • Innovation
  • Technical Merit
  • Implementation Feasibility
  • Technology Readiness
  • Commercialization Potential
  • Societal Impact
  • National Relevance
Ongoing Work

Sponsored Projects

Active research initiatives currently supported through the Co-Innovation Centre.

Project Principal Investigator Funding Status
Expert-Based Hybrid Deep Learning Algorithm for Fully Automated Microwave Filter Tuning Prof. Rajiv Kapoor ₹25 Lakh Ongoing
Why Apply Through CiC DTU

Dedicated Support for Your Proposal

CiC DTU provides mentorship, proposal review, interdisciplinary collaboration, industry networking, and end-to-end guidance for successful participation in IHFC funding programs.

Ready to Apply?

Explore current funding calls from IHFC IIT Delhi and accelerate your deep-tech research, startup or product development journey.

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Dr. Sumit Kale

Co-Innovation Mentor
Assistant Professor, ECE Dept., DTU Delhi

Office: FW2-TF2, ECE Dept., DTU
Email:

8th Floor, DTU IIF · Delhi Technological University (DTU)
Delhi – 110042, India

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Empowering Innovation · Enabling Research · Transforming Ideas into Impact A joint initiative of DTU and I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), IIT Delhi under NM-ICPS, DST, Government of India.