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DTU IIF is a section 8 Company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, GOI. IIF DTU provides incubation to startups by DTU Students, alumni and faculties.

IIF has an internship portal and idea innovation lab.

19/09/2026

🇮🇳 SEVA FIRST – Rashtriya Youth Innovation Challenge 2026 | Launched at DTU! 🚀

A powerful step towards youth-led innovation and nation-building was witnessed today at Delhi Technological University (DTU) as Shri Ashish Sood Ji, Hon’ble Minister of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi, launched the SEVA FIRST Innovation Challenge 2026.

Anchored by DTU for the Northern Region, the national-level challenge encourages young Indians to identify real problems around them and transform them into impactful solutions through ideation, design, prototyping, validation and deployment.

✨ Key Highlights:
🔹 Prize pool of up to ₹2 Crore
🔹 Mentorship from experts & entrepreneurs
🔹 Innovation Exhibition showcasing student prototypes
🔹 Launch of the Innovation Portal
🔹 Announcement of Rural Technology & Community Engagement Programme (RTCEP)

The Hon’ble Minister encouraged young innovators to embrace a “Why not me?” mindset and take ownership of solving the challenges around them.

Prof. Prateek Sharma, Hon’ble Vice Chancellor, DTU, highlighted that innovation should be viewed as an act of service — creating solutions that reach communities and generate real-world impact.

At DTU Innovation & Incubation Foundation, we believe that innovation begins by observing, understanding and solving problems that matter.

🇮🇳 SEVA FIRST is not just a challenge. It is a mindset.

Observe. Innovate. Serve. Impact.

20/06/2026

Interested in Drones, Robotics, or Aerospace?

The drone ecosystem in India is growing rapidly, and DTU-AICTE IDEA Lab is offering a limited-seat UAV Workshop for students seeking practical exposure, industry-relevant skills, and a Certificate of Completion from a recognized innovation ecosystem.

* Open to all undergraduate students
* No prior drone experience required
* 1-Week Extensive Offline Hands-on Training
* Learn in a real innovation lab environment

If you've ever wanted to explore emerging technologies and gain practical exposure to UAVs, this is a great place to start.

Register Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfQFwNAVqPmv-JUnUhB5a9obA8lejvjm3aP-N-ytsyASce2FA/viewform

Limited Seats Available. Registrations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

01/05/2026

🚀 We’re Hiring | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) – DTU IIF

DTU Innovation and Incubation Foundation (DTU IIF), a Section 8 company promoted by Delhi Technological University (DTU), New Delhi, is inviting applications for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at DTU Main Campus, Rohini, New Delhi.

🎯 Eligibility:

Postgraduate or higher in Management, Science, Engineering, or related fields
Minimum 12+ years of senior leadership experience
At least 5 years leading a profit center with full P&L responsibility
Preferred experience in startup incubation, innovation ecosystems, venture capital, research, or industry collaboration

💼 Role:
Lead DTU-IIF’s strategic vision across innovation, startup incubation, fundraising, CSR, IP commercialization, industry partnerships, and institutional growth while building a high-impact entrepreneurial ecosystem.

🌍 Location:
DTU Main Campus, Rohini, New Delhi

📅 Last Date to Apply:
16 May 2026

🔗 Apply here:
https://forms.gle/pteP2Zu3qtkvdeZf6

22/04/2026

🚀 Calling All Innovators & Founders!

DTU Innovation & Incubation Foundation (DTU IIF) invites applications for the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme 💡

Turn your idea into a scalable venture with:
✅ Financial support (up to ₹20 Lakhs)
✅ Mentorship & incubation support
✅ Market access & validation

📢 Apply now and take the first step towards building your startup journey!

🔗 Scan the QR or apply through the Startup India portal
📅 Don’t miss the deadline

Let’s build the future together.

DTU IIF – Innovate | Incubate | Inspire

16/03/2026

🚀 Innovation from DTU Strengthening the Future of Cybersecurity

The DTU Innovation & Incubation Foundation (DTU-IIF) is proud to celebrate a remarkable breakthrough in next-generation cybersecurity innovation emerging from the DTU ecosystem.

A startup incubated with DTU-IIF support, AllSecureX, founded by DTU student Himanshu Vohra, has developed an advanced cybersecurity solution called “Virtual Quantum Vajra kavach.”

🔐 About the Innovation
Virtual Quantum Vajrakavach is designed to significantly enhance data protection against emerging cyber threats, especially in the era of quantum computing where traditional encryption systems may become vulnerable.

The technology aims to safeguard critical digital communications across sectors such as:
• Defense and national security
• Secure SMS and communication systems
• Enterprise and corporate data networks
• Digital infrastructure and cloud platforms

By integrating virtual quantum security protocols, the system can prevent interception of data during transmission, ensuring next-level protection against sophisticated cyberattacks.

🏆 Recognition & Support
The startup’s innovation has gained strong institutional recognition:
• Selected in the Excellent Startup List of the Government of Delhi
• Received ₹10 lakh in grant support to further develop and scale the technology
• Supported and mentored through the incubation ecosystem at DTU-IIF

📊 Impact & Vision
With quantum computing rapidly advancing worldwide, cybersecurity solutions must evolve ahead of potential threats. Innovations like Virtual Quantum Vajrakavach position India at the forefront of quantum-ready cybersecurity, enabling proactive protection of digital infrastructure.

At DTU-IIF, we remain committed to nurturing deep-tech startups, empowering student innovators, and translating breakthrough ideas into impactful global solutions.

👏 Congratulations to the team at AllSecureX and Himanshu Vohra for this outstanding achievement.

DeepTech QuantumComputing

04/03/2026

A canvas painted with innovation, vibrant with ideas, and a spectrum of creativity! This Holi, we at DTU Innovation and Incubation Foundation wish you a celebration as colorful and dynamic as your entrepreneurial spirit. May your path be as bright and joyful as the colors of this festival, and may your journey to success be painted with prosperity, harmony, and breakthrough achievements.

Happy Holi to you and your loved ones! Let's build a brighter, more colorful future together.

18/02/2026

DTU Innovation & Incubation Foundation at India AI Impact Summit 2026

The Delhi Technological University Innovation & Incubation Foundation (DTU-IIF) was proud to participate in the AI Impact Summit 2026 held at Bharat Mandapam, reaffirming our commitment to driving AI-led innovation and entrepreneurship.

Our incubated startups — AllSecureX, Heuronics, S.Rocks.Music, and Vidla AI — actively engaged with industry leaders, policymakers, and ecosystem stakeholders, showcasing cutting-edge solutions shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

The summit was graced by the esteemed presence of Ashish Sood, Hon’ble Education Minister of Delhi, along with the Secretary, Department of Training and Technical Education (DTTE), and other distinguished dignitaries from the Government of Delhi.

We extend our sincere gratitude to the of Training & Technical Education (DTTE), Government of Delhi, for providing space at the Delhi Government stall to showcase two of our promising startups. This support reflects a strong institutional commitment toward nurturing innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and strengthening Delhi’s AI ecosystem.

DTU-IIF remains steadfast in its mission to enable visionary founders and technology innovators who are contributing meaningfully to India’s digital transformation journey.

18 Feb 2026

16/02/2026

Building Space Startups: U.S. Innovation Best Practices in the Commercial Space Market 🚀

The Delhi Technological University Innovation & Incubation Foundation (DTU-IIF) had the privilege of hosting a distinguished session dedicated to exploring global best practices in commercial space innovation and entrepreneurship.

We were honoured to welcome Eric Stallmer , Executive Vice President for Government Affairs and Public Policy at Voyager Technologies, who delivered a compelling address on the evolution of the U.S. commercial space market. His insights into policy frameworks, public–private collaboration, and scaling deep-tech ventures offered invaluable guidance to DTU students, startups, and faculty members aspiring to build globally competitive space enterprises.

The session commenced with inspiring opening remarks by Prof. Girish Kumar , Dean (R&D), who highlighted the transformative potential of academic–industry partnerships in advancing frontier technologies. The program was gracefully compered by Dr. Deepali Malhotra, followed by an engaging and thought-provoking moderated Q&A session led by Dr. Lovleen Gupta.

We were further privileged by the presence of eminent guests including AVM (Retd.) Pawan Kumar and Prof. K.C. Tiwari, whose perspectives enriched the dialogue on strengthening India’s position within the global space ecosystem.

The session concluded with a sincere vote of thanks delivered by Amit Singh Rathod, CEO, DTU-IIF, reaffirming our shared commitment to fostering international collaboration and nurturing high-impact space startups.

This initiative underscores the importance of strategic Indo–U.S. partnerships in accelerating commercial space innovation and empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to lead India’s expanding space economy.

At DTU-IIF, we remain committed to building bridges between academia, industry, and global innovation ecosystems—unlocking new frontiers of possibility in space entrepreneurship.

08/02/2026

A proud milestone for DTU Innovation & Incubation Foundation (DTU-IIF).

We are delighted to announce that Skitii, an incubated startup under the DST–NIDHI ITBI Scheme, has successfully raised ₹4 crore from a seasoned US-based angel investor, achieving an impressive 150% increase in valuation.

Skitii is pioneering a new category in digital therapeutics through its emotion-adaptive AI music therapy platform. By leveraging real-time emotion sensing, biometric feedback, and generative AI, the platform is delivering meaningful clinical impact, particularly in oncology care.

This achievement underscores strong investor confidence and highlights the growing global relevance of deep-tech healthcare innovations being nurtured at DTU-IIF. We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the entire Skitii team and wish them continued success in their journey ahead.

14/01/2026

✨ A Glorious Day for DTU at the Delhi Startup Yuva Festival! ✨

We are immensely proud to share a remarkable milestone achieved by the DTU innovation ecosystem at the Delhi Startup Yuva Festival.

🏆 Top Achievements:

Two DTU-IIF incubatees — AllsecureX and Heuronics — secured positions among the Top 6, each receiving a prestigious grant of ₹10 Lac from the Hon’ble Chief Minister.

13 startups from the DTU ecosystem were recognized among the Top 100, each awarded ₹1 Lac, including Garg Defence and Aerospace.

This outstanding performance is a testament to DTU-IIF’s unwavering commitment to fostering innovation, entrepreneurship, and impact-driven startups.

👏 Heartiest congratulations to all the founders and teams for making DTU proud and setting new benchmarks for excellence.

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