In conversation with @YourStoryCo , @iitmadras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti presents a bold, nation-centric vision for the institute—one that places innovation, employment generation, and equitable access to education at its core. For him, institutional success is ultimately defined by meaningful societal impact. Since assuming office in 2022, Prof. Kamakoti has pursued a fast-paced, outcome-driven agenda, positioning Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) as a strategic priority. Under the IIT Madras 2021–27 roadmap, the institute aims to support 100 deeptech startups annually, incubate five high-impact technologies each year through the Research Park’s 10X programme, and operationalise a dedicated ₹100-crore I&E fund. The results are tangible: 104 startups incubated in FY25, over 500 active incubatees valued at ₹53,000 crore, and 417 patents filed under the ‘Patent a Day’ initiative. Beyond startups, Prof. Kamakoti views IIT Madras as a national catalyst for job creation, encouraging students to emerge as founders and leaders rather than only job seekers. Central to his philosophy is “Anaivarukkam IIT Madras” — IIT Madras for all. Through online BS programmes, SWAYAM and SWAYAM Plus leadership, school outreach initiatives, and AI-driven education research, the institute is working to remove barriers to access and inclusion. With a strong focus on sovereign, frugal, and application-driven AI, coupled with translational research and industry collaboration, IIT Madras continues to turn knowledge into impact—aligned with India’s journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. Read Here: yourstory.com/2026/01/innova…. @iitmforall @IITMIC @iitm_respark @PlusSwayam82178 #VidyaShakti @ai4bharat

In an exclusive interview with YourStory, Dr Tamaswati Ghosh, CEO of the IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC), discusses how IITMIC is powering India’s next wave of deeptech innovation—nurturing startups across AI, quantum, fintech, e-mobility, spacetech, sustainability, and more. Since 2013, IITMIC has incubated 500+ startups, enabled a combined valuation of ₹53,000+ crore, supported 700+ patents, and helped create 11,000+ direct jobs. From Agnikul Cosmos preparing for its commercial launch to unicorns like Uniphore and leaders like Ather Energy, Planys, Mindgrove, and ePlane, IITMIC’s founders benefit from deep R&D support, faculty-led mentorship, early-stage funding pathways, and long-term institutional backing. Notably, 61% of founders come from outside the IIT ecosystem, and 28% of all startups have women co-founders—reflecting an increasingly diverse deeptech landscape. With strong industry partnerships, access to early pilots, and a culture that encourages students, alumni, and faculty to become founders, IITMIC continues to accelerate India’s deeptech ambitions—turning lab innovations into globally relevant companies and helping build technologies that matter. Read the full article here: yourstory.com/2025/12/how-ii… @iitmadras @IITMIC @YourStoryCo @sweth13 #DeepTechIndia #IITMadras #StartupEcosystem #InnovationInIndia