CHENNAI: IIT Madras Global, established to accelerate IIT Madras' efforts to shape the global deep-technology innovation landscape, has become the knowledge and research Partner for 'Ideabaaz' – the country's first media-integrated startup platform.
The objective is to fuel India's startup ecosystem with inclusivity, visibility, and access by taking the start-up ecosystem to tier-two and tier-three cities. This initiative aims to bridge India's urban–rural innovation divide and empower founders to take their ideas from seed to unicorn to IPO.
As the Knowledge and Research Partner, IIT Madras Global – the strategic international arm of IIT Madras – will bring deep-tech expertise and academic depth to the platform.
Thirteen distinguished IIT Madras faculty members will serve as mentors a