Empowering Innovation in Deep-Tech & Semiconductors
This program is designed to support high-potential Deep-Tech and semiconductor-focused startups, student teams, and researchers in taking their innovations from lab to market, backed by strategic support that helps transform promising ideas into meaningful and scalable solutions.
Key Support to Startups
Grant Support
Up to ₹10,00,000 equity-free grant per startup.
Free Incubation
Up to 2 years of lab & workspace access at AIC IIT Delhi.
Expert Mentorship
Direct guidance from IIT professors & industry leaders.
Cadence Assistance
Access to industry-grade EDA tools & technical support
Govt & Investor Connect
Support for government schemes & VC funding networks.
Networking & GTM
Comprehensive outreach, networking & commercialization support.
Execution and Selection of Startups
PAN-INDIA OUTREACH
400+ APPLICATIONS
Pan-India outreach was conducted to identify innovative startups working on Semiconductor technologies, chip design, electronics and allied deep-tech solutions, resulting in 400+ applications received from startups, innovators and entrepreneurs across the country.
APPLICATION SCREENING
28 STARTUPS SHORTLISTED
Applications were evaluated and screened based on innovation, technological feasibility, semiconductor domain relevance, scalability, business potential and the strength of the proposed solution, leading to the shortlisting of 28 promising startups.
PITCH ROUND
10 FINALISTS
The shortlisted startups participated in the evaluation and pitch process, where they presented their semiconductor-focused solutions, technology, product innovation, market potential and scalability before an expert evaluation panel. Based on the evaluation, 10 startups were selected as finalists for the next stage.
ONE-DAY BOOT CAMP & FINAL DEMO DAY
TOP 2 STARTUPS SELECTED
The 10 finalists participated in a Boot Camp at AIC IIT Delhi, focused on strengthening their semiconductor solutions, technology roadmap, business strategy and industry readiness. The startups subsequently presented their innovations at the Final Demo Day held at FITT, IIT Delhi. Based on the final evaluation, 2 outstanding semiconductor startups were selected for incubation & funding support.
EXECUTION & INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT
TOP 2 STARTUPS IN ACTION
The selected startups are now progressing with AIC IIT Delhi & Cadence through focused incubation, technical mentorship and ecosystem support. They will continue to strengthen their semiconductor technologies, chip design capabilities, product development and industry readiness, enabling their innovative solutions to move towards real-world applications and commercialisation.
Selected Startups
LogicFabs EDA Systems Private Limited
DragonX Systems – an intelligent EDA platform enabling faster chip design, architecture exploration, and PPA optimization.
Progress
Thought2Design SystemsPrivate Limited
AI-powered PCB design platform with intelligent routing, simulation, and advanced CAD tools for next-generation electronics.
ProgressLogicFabs EDA Systems Private Limited Progress
Ideation
Proof of Concept (PoC)
Prototype / MVP
In ProgressTesting & Refinement
Pilot Launch
Commercialization
LogicFabs EDA Systems Private Limited Progress
Ideation
In ProgressProof of Concept (PoC)
Prototype / MVP
Testing & Refinement
Pilot Launch
Commercialization
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