CIE at IIIT Hyderabad

Every great startup begins with the courage to share an idea, test its value, and nurture it in the right environment.

The AVISHKAR Venture Studio Final Pitching at CIE IIITH brought together 20+ promising startups across DeepTech, MediaTech, MedTech, Mobility, and emerging sectors.

Through impactful pitching sessions, founders presented their startup vision, innovative solutions, and market potential to a distinguished panel. The pitches were evaluated by 15 jury members, including IIITH professors, industry mentors, and domain-focused investors who offered expert feedback and guidance.

More than a competition, it was a vibrant platform for innovation, collaboration, and startup growth within the CIE IIITH ecosystem.

Great ideas begin with proper guidance and an environment that fosters deeper thinking.
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Building a startup is about learning to share your idea, test its value, and grow it in the right environment.

Through collaborative sessions, practical discussions and real startup insights, AVISHKAR Venture Studio delegates learned to craft clear, investor-ready pitches for their startups.

Great ideas begin with proper guidance and an environment that fosters deeper thinking.

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Ready to back the future of deep-tech?

Join CIE IIITH for Investor Demo Day 2026! Get early access to high-potential, research-backed startups, curated pitches, and exclusive 1:1 founder networking.
Slots are limited.

Register today

https://forms.gle/c1gTDditTcw2mT2B6

Hello Founders,

IIITH Placement cell in collaboration with CIE IIITH, is organizing a Startup Job Fair 2026 on 23 June 2026 at IIIT Hyderabad.

A great opportunity for startups to connect with and engage the sharpest young talent at IIITH through startup pitches and direct networking sessions for full-time hiring opportunities.

We invite the ecosystem startups who are interested in hiring to register and participate.

🚀 Open to Startups across all stages (Early growth to Scale)
📍IIIT Hyderabad Campus

Please fill out the interest form below:
https://forms.gle/AMifu6iSNZUmYWyx6

Feel free to reach out to us for any queries.

Pitch Your Startup on a National Stage!

Applications are now open for the *WISE Tech India Pitchathon* - Telangana Edition 2026

Organised by *WISE Tech | SPJIMR* in collaboration with *CIE-IIITH* , this edition invites ambitious startups from across Telangana building practical, high-impact solutions.

Selected start-ups get the opportunity to:
* Win cash prizes
* Fast-track evaluation for the WISE Tech Accelerator
* Chance to progress to the WISE Tech India Grand Finale, Mumbai, Nov 2026
* Gain national media, investor and innovation ecosystem visibility

*Who can apply?*
✅Startups with a working MVP
✅Early signs of traction

📆 Pitch Day: June 10, 2026
⏳Applications close: May 31, 2026

*Apply now*: https://bit.ly/4cQ7p0D

Pitch Your Startup on a National Stage!

Applications are now open for the *WISE Tech India Pitchathon* - Telangana Edition 2026

Organised by *WISE Tech | SPJIMR* in collaboration with *CIE-IIITH* , this edition invites ambitious startups from across Telangana building practical, high-impact solutions.

Selected start-ups get the opportunity to:
* Win cash prizes
* Fast-track evaluation for the WISE Tech Accelerator
* Chance to progress to the WISE Tech India Grand Finale, Mumbai, Nov 2026
* Gain national media, investor and innovation ecosystem visibility

*Who can apply?*
:white_check_mark: Startups with a working MVP
:white_check_mark: Early signs of traction

:spiral_calendar_pad: Pitch Day: June 10, 2026
:hourglass_flowing_sand: Applications close: May 31, 2026

*Apply now*: https://bit.ly/4cQ7p0D

Join us for an exclusive *Founders’ Round Table* focused on "Founder Mental Models: Decision-Making Under Uncertainty".

📅29th May 2026, Friday
🕜 2:00 PM–5:00 PM
📍 Ojas Conference Room, Vindhya C4, CIE-IIITH

https://cie.iiit.ac.in/event/founders-round-table-may-2026/

Are you a startup building solutions in Agentic AI space?

Join us for a two-week intense research co-creation programme. A chance to secure a research prototype grant of 7 lakhs!

Register here - https://cie.iiit.ac.in/cv-labs/

*Important Dates:*
June 8, June 9, June 10 - ON CAMPUS WORKSHOP
June 11 - June 18 - ONLINE/VIRTUAL
June 19 - ON CAMPUS (FINAL PRESENTATIONS)