𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝘂'𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗟𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲.

The iTNT Hub Startup Portfolio Catalogue was officially released at the Product Launch Event on 29 October 2026 by the Hon’ble Minister for of Tamil Nadu.

The catalogue brings together profiles of Deep Tech & Emerging Tech startups nurtured by iTNT Hub, showcasing their technologies, innovative solutions and areas of work across diverse sectors.

Explore the startup portfolio and discover the innovations emerging from Tamil Nadu: itnthub.tn.gov.in/startup-catalo…

#iTNTHub #ProductLaunch #StartupPortfolioCatalogue #IVPGrant #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

iTNT Hub hosted a Mentor Meet at the Trichy Regional Hub on 30 October 2026, bringing together startups, entrepreneurs and innovators for an engaging mentorship session. The session focused on business strategy, addressing startup challenges, exploring growth opportunities, and eurial journeys.

Mr. Leo Ananth Joseph, Founder, eQuadriga Software Pvt. Ltd., shared valuable industry experience and practical insights through one-to-one mentoring. The interactive discussions provided founders with an opportunity to seek expert guidance, refine their business strategies, and explore solutions to their entrepreneurial challenges.

#iTNTHub #MentorMeet #TrichyHub #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

Exomudra Technologies Private Limited and Circularbee Innovations Pvt Ltd were recognised at the iTNT Hub Product Launch Event held on 29 October 2026 for receiving NETRA Technology Readiness Level (TRL) Certification, an initiative of the Government of India.

NETRA the technological maturity and readiness of innovations by identifying technology gaps, associated risks and enabling factors. This assessment supports informed decision-making and guides further technology development.

The recognition marks an important milestone for the startups as they progress towards further development, integration and adoption.

#iTNTHub #ProductLaunch #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

₹𝟯𝟮 𝗟𝗮𝗸𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗚𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

Eight startups have secured cumulative funding of ₹32 lakh under the Entrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute's Innovation Voucher Programme (EDII-IVP), with iTNT Hub serving r.

The startups were recognised at the iTNT Hub Product Launch Event held on 29 October 2026. The programme supports startups in translating innovative ideas into working prototypes and advancing commercialisation through vouchers of up to ₹7 lakh.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗽𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲:
🔹IBT Aura Pvt. Ltd.
🔹Inblue Infotech Pvt. Ltd.
🔹Exomudra Technologies Pvt. Ltd.
🔹Levelplay AI Pvt. Ltd.
🔹Likan Cleancell Innovations Ltd.
🔹FocuzAR Pvt. Ltd.
🔹AGRI CPS Pvt. Ltd.
🔹SpaceTug Pvt. Ltd.

#iTNTHub #ProductLaunch #IVPGrant #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵, 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻!

Your innovation could be your startup’s biggest asset. But before you launch, publish, pitch, or commercialise it, do you know what needs to be protected? Join us for an expert-led virtual session on es for Startups, Researchers & Innovators” to understand:

🔹 What aspects of your innovation can be protected
🔹 When to consider patents, trademarks, and copyrights
🔹 Common IP mistakes to avoid
🔹 Strategies for managing and protecting your IP
🔹 Licensing and IP commercialisation opportunities

Whether you are building a startup, conducting research, developing a new product, or working on an original idea, this session will help you understand the key IP considerations that matter.

🗓️ 5 November 2026
⏰ 10:30 AM
💻 Virtual

🔗𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: forms.gle/Fai1GSwcAtgaqN…

#iTNTHub #IPAwareness #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Technology #TamilNadu #Startups #InnovateInTamilNadu

A day of innovation and technology showcases marked the launch of 23 DeepTech and Emerging Tech hardware and software products on 29 October 2026, developed by startups nurtured through iTNT Hub's incubation and acceleration programmes.

The products were launched by 𝗗𝗿. inister for AI, IT & DS, Government of Tamil Nadu, in the presence of 𝗗𝗿. 𝗔𝘁𝘂𝗹 𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗱, 𝗜.𝗔.𝗦., Additional Chief Secretary to Government, AI, IT & DS Department, and Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO, iTNT Hub.

Spanning diverse sectors, the launches highlighted technology-driven solutions addressing real-world challenges and the growing capabilities of Tamil Nadu's DeepTech startup ecosystem.

#iTNTHub #ProductLaunch #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

After 3 incredible years building @itntHub, India's first state run deep-tech hub, @vvdeeptech I'm wrapping up my journey as CEO on Oct 31. Heartfelt thanks to @CMOTamilnadu, our founders and partners for their trust and vision. On to the next chapter! 🙏

@R_Kumar_TVK | vGoI | @iitm_respark

#iTNTHub #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

𝗠𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁 @📍𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘆

Join us for an insightful mentorship session with Mr. Leo Ananth Joseph, Founder of eQuadriga Software Pvt. Ltd., offering one-to-one guidance on business strategy, startup challenges, and growth opportunities.

🗓️30 October 2026
⏰10:30 AM
ub, Anna University, Trichy

🔗𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: forms.gle/PsV6aqNRgv2ihm…

#iTNTHub #MentorMeet #TrichyHub #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

🌐 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗣 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝘂’𝘀 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀!

iTNT Hub, in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization – @WIPO, successfully conducted a two-day training on the Patent Cooperation Treaty Initiatives on 22–23 October 2026.

The sessions covered international patent protection, PCT application filing procedures through a live ePCT demonstration, patent information resources through PATENTSCOPE, and the WIPO GREEN platform. Participants also explored IP commercialisation strategies and pathways for taking innovations from idea to impact.

The programme provided valuable insights into leveraging WIPO’s global IP tools and resources to support international patent strategies and expand opportunities for innovation.

Through this collaboration, iTNT Hub continues to strengthen IP awareness and equip Tamil Nadu’s DeepTech and Emerging Tech ecosystem with knowledge to navigate global innovation opportunities.

#iTNTHub #WIPO #PCT #IntellectualProperty #PatentProtection #IPCommercialisation #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

💡𝗙𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗜𝗱𝗲𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗽𝘀

iTNT Trichy Regional Hub conducted, iTNT Hub’s flagship Pre-Incubation Program, held from October 13–16, 2026, equipping aspiring entrepreneurs and innovators with the knowledge and practical insights needed to o viable startup ventures.

Over four intensive days, participants engaged with academic experts, industry professionals, and experienced entrepreneurs through sessions covering key aspects of the startup journey, from business idea validation and competitive positioning to intellectual property, product development, branding, and early market entry.

𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

🔹Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO, iTNT Hub – Welcome Address

🔹Dr.R. Ilangovan, Dean, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli – Special Address

🔹Mr. Koushik Sriram, Senior Associate – Incubation & Acceleration, iTNT Hub – Introduction to the Program

🔹Dr. J. Kirubakaran nit, Assistant Professor, Department of Management Studies, NIT Trichy – Business Idea and Team Building

🔹Ms. Sri Srudhi L, Founder, Profyl Lab – Competitive Analysis & Positioning Strategies

🔹Prof. Mukundhan K. V., Associate Professor, IIM Tiruchirappalli – Value Proposition & Revenue Streams

🔹Ms. Priya Darisini S., Founder, Ploughback Technologies Private Limited – Legal and Regulatory Requirements

🔹Ms. Jenifer Jerthruth S, Lead Patent Scientist, DexPatent, Trichy – IP Strategy and Filing

🔹Mr. Vinoth Malaikani, CEO, EDII-ABIRF – Early Market Entry & Pricing Strategy

🔹Mr. Bharath Manoharan, CEO & Founder, DigiPlus Agency – Branding & Designing

🔹Mr. Yoagandran A. R., Serial Entrepreneur – Startup Pitfalls: Challenges Faced by Early-Stage Founders

🔹Dr. Pradeep N, Assistant Professor, NIT Trichy – Product Development Lifecycle & Prototyping

🔹K. S. Manikandan, Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, IIM Tiruchirappalli – Problem-Solving Methodologies & Solution Brainstorming

The program culminated in a 1:1 pitching session, providing participants with an opportunity to present their startup ideas and receive individual feedback to refine their concepts and strengthen their business models.

🚀𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 𝐢𝐓𝐍𝐓 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐲 𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨

🎯 Are you a 🔬 researcher, 💡 innovator, or 🚀 startup from Tamil Nadu?

🎯 Developing the next breakthrough in 🏭 manufacturing, 🤖 AI, 🚗 mobility, ⚡ energy, or 🌌 deep-tech?
Venture Studio — a high-touch venture creation platform helping innovators transform ideas into production-ready, scalable ventures. Selected teams will gain access to 🧪 shared labs, 🏗️ pilot-production facilities, 🎯 expert mentorship, and 🤝 industry partnerships to accelerate their journey from prototype to market.

📩𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐨𝐰:
forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/response…

⏰ 𝐋𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 12th November, 2026

#VentureStudio #Foundry #iTNTFoundry #smallbatch #Production #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Innovation #Technology #TamilNadu #Startups #InnovateInTamilNadu #IN2TN #TamilNadu #Entrepreneurship #Innovation

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺 𝗮𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴?

Join us for the next Masterclass at iTNT Regional Hub, Madurai, featuring A. Ronikka Mary, Director, . Ltd., Dindigul, for an insightful session on leveraging emerging technologies to address real-world agricultural challenges.

🗓️30 October 2026 (Friday)
⏰11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍iTNT Regional Hub, Madurai

🔗𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: forms.gle/ApDCoqUPa5zACD…

📩𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: martin@tnthub.org | 📞9566632886

#iTNTHub #Masterclass #AgriTech #SmartAgriculture #PrecisionAgriculture #StartupEcosystem #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Technology #TamilNadu #Startups #GovernmentOfIndia #TamilNaduGovernment

𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗧𝗡𝗧 𝗛𝘂𝗯 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹 𝗡𝗮𝗱𝘂’𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺!

Through our partnership with @WIPO GREEN, we aim to foster green technology collaborations, enable technology transfer and accelerate the commercialisation ons.

We remain committed to empowering DeepTech innovators to develop impactful solutions to environmental challenges.

Together, we strive to turn green innovation into meaningful impact for a sustainable future.

WIPO – Patents and Technology

#iTNTHub #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁 𝗜𝗣 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲
𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗢𝗻𝗲-𝗼𝗻-𝗢𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

iTNT Hub's Tamil Nadu Technology Transfer Facilitation Centre (TNTTFC) in collaboration with Puthran & Associates is hosting the October Editof cost one on one IP Consultation & Advisory Support for Deep & Emerging Tech startups & innovators to navigate the complexities of Intellectual Property. Consultation will be provided on a need-based basis.

🗓️ 30th October 2026 (Friday)
🕙 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 iTNT Hub, 3rd Flood, Sir C V Raman Science Block, Anna University Campus, Kotturpuram, Chennai - 600025

📌 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘀 | 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

#iTNTHub #DeepTech #Startup #IntellectualProperty #InnovationProtection #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Technology #TamilNadu

iTNT Hub, in association with Surana & Surana International Attorneys India, hosted the IP Essentials: Protect Your Ideas, Build Your Future masterclass on 8 October 2026 at iTNT Hub, Chennai.

Led by Ms. Jeevika K A, Associate, IPP - Trademark, Surana & Surana International Attorneypatents, trademarks, copyrights, and industrial designs, with practical insights into protecting innovations, aligning IP with business goals, and driving commercialisation. Participants also had the opportunity to seek one-on-one IP consultations with experts.

Missed this session? Join us at the upcoming AI Legal Draft Desk to consult with experts on IP and legal matters!

📝𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

#iTNTHub #IP #Patents #Trademarks #Copyrights #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Technology #TamilNadu #Startups #InnovateInTamilNadu #Faculty #Researchers #Students

🚀𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗮 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱?

Your idea could be the beginning of something bigger. Join the iTNT Hub Pre-Incubation program to define your problem and solution, validate your idea with the right inputs, refine your concept rn through focused workshops, and connect with peers, mentors and the innovation ecosystem.

🔗𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗼𝘄: forms.gle/gknjgBtKNPxzHW…

📩𝗙𝗼𝗿 𝗤𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀: incubation@tnthub.org
🗓️𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆: 16 October 2026

💡 What does it take to turn a promising idea into a venture?

Explore the iTNT Hub Pre-Incubation Program and discover the support, opportunities and next steps available to take your DeepTech idea forward: itnthub.tn.gov.in/pre-incubation…

#iTNTHub #PreIncubation #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture

iTNT Hub invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from stakeholders across the Quantum Technology ecosystem for a consultation on the proposed Quantum Technology Laboratory at iTNT Hub.

🗓️ 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 16 October 2026
💻 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲: Online

Interested ts may submit their organisational profile, area of expertise and proposed representative details.

🔗 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗢𝗜: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…
🗓️𝗘𝗢𝗜 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲: 15 October 2026

#iTNTHub #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Technology #TamilNadu #Startups #InnovateInTamilNadu #QuantumTechnology #QuantumComputing #DeepTech #QuantumEcosystem #iTNTHub

We were pleased to welcome Shri Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Scientist ‘F’ and Director & Head of Division (HoD), Software Industry Promotion Division (SIPD), Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (@GoI_MeitY), Government of India, to iTNT Hub on 8 October 2026.

The visity to showcase innovations emerging from Tamil Nadu’s DeepTech and Emerging Tech startup ecosystem. Interactions with iTNT Hub’s portfolio startups offered insights into the novel ideas and technology-driven solutions being developed across these domains.

He also toured iTNT Hub’s AI Lab, IoT & Electronics Lab, AR/VR Studio and 3D Printing Lab, gaining an overview of the infrastructure supporting innovation, rapid prototyping and product development.

We thank Shri Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar for his visit and engagement with the iTNT Hub ecosystem.

#iTNTHub #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Technology #TamilNadu #Startups #InnovateInTamilNadu

iTNT Hub, in collaboration with World Intellectual Property Organization – @WIPO, invites startups, innovators, researchers, faculty and IP ecosystem professionals to a two-day training on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and Related WIPO Initiatives.

Learn about otection, explore WIPO’s IP tools through a live filing demo, and discover opportunities to turn intellectual property into global impact.

Inviting DeepTech & Emerging Tech Startups, Researchers, Faculties, Students, and Individual Innovators across Tamil Nadu.

🗓️22–23 October 2026 | 🕐1:00–4:00 PM IST | 💻Live on Zoom

🎓𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 | 🏅𝗘-𝗖𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲𝗱
📝𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗼𝘄: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/response…

𝗪𝗜𝗣𝗢 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲: wipo.int/en/web/pct-sys…

𝗣𝗖𝗧 𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲 - 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗺: wipo.int/meetings/en/de…

#iTNTHub #WIPO #PatentCooperationTreaty #PCT #IntellectualProperty #IPProtection #PatentFiling #PatentLaw #IPInnovation #DeepTech #EmergingTech #Startups #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #IdeaValidation #TamilNadu #InnovateInTN #BuildTheFuture