The Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad (IITH) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the College of Defence Management (CDM), Hyderabad to support defence-oriented startups at IIT Hyderabad on Friday.
The MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt, VSM – Commandant, CDM and Prof. Suryakumar, Dean, IITH. With this commitment, iTIC Incubator, under the banner of iDEX-DIO and in partnership with CDM, has launched Cohort 2 of the Acclimatization Boot Camp for Defence (ABCD). This programme is aimed at facilitating the transformation of civilian tech startups into defence-oriented applications.
The Cohort 2 of ABCD is a continuation of the commitment to support startups in reorienting their technology towards defence applications. The four-month programme is inviting promising startups who will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with knowledge partners, including active and retired armed forces personnel.
These mentors will work closely with startups to identify how their technology can be applied to address critical defence challenges.
Once the problem statements are defined collaboratively, they will be guided in upgrading their prototypes with the support of iTIC Incubator and will receive validation from their mentors.
At the culmination of the boot camp, startups will be well-versed in crafting compelling proposals for defence procurements and grants, empowering them to make a tangible impact in the defence sector. The primary goal of this boot camp is to acclimatize startups, help them discover defence applications and assist in securing funding for defence projects.
Prof BS Murty said, “Through this collaboration with iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad, we are stepping into a realm where technological innovation converges with national needs. The Acclimatization Boot Camp for Defence (ABCD) not only propels civilian tech startups into the defence domain but also fosters a symbiotic relationship between startups and the armed forces, fortifying our collective pursuit of pioneering solutions for defence challenges.”
“This collaboration underscores our dedication to fostering the development and creativity of defence startups. Through our partnership with IIT Hyderabad, our goal is to spearhead revolutionary advancements in defence technology”, said Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt.
Startups interested in participating in Cohort 2 of ABCD can submit their applications through the official website-Â www.itic.iith.ac.in/abcd2. The application deadline is set for November 30, 2023, with the programme scheduled to commence in December 2023.
The MoU was signed by Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt, VSM – Commandant, CDM and Prof. Suryakumar, Dean, IITH. With this commitment, iTIC Incubator, under the banner of iDEX-DIO and in partnership with CDM, has launched Cohort 2 of the Acclimatization Boot Camp for Defence (ABCD). This programme is aimed at facilitating the transformation of civilian tech startups into defence-oriented applications.
The Cohort 2 of ABCD is a continuation of the commitment to support startups in reorienting their technology towards defence applications. The four-month programme is inviting promising startups who will have the unique opportunity to collaborate with knowledge partners, including active and retired armed forces personnel.
These mentors will work closely with startups to identify how their technology can be applied to address critical defence challenges.
Once the problem statements are defined collaboratively, they will be guided in upgrading their prototypes with the support of iTIC Incubator and will receive validation from their mentors.
At the culmination of the boot camp, startups will be well-versed in crafting compelling proposals for defence procurements and grants, empowering them to make a tangible impact in the defence sector. The primary goal of this boot camp is to acclimatize startups, help them discover defence applications and assist in securing funding for defence projects.
Prof BS Murty said, “Through this collaboration with iTIC Incubator, IIT Hyderabad, we are stepping into a realm where technological innovation converges with national needs. The Acclimatization Boot Camp for Defence (ABCD) not only propels civilian tech startups into the defence domain but also fosters a symbiotic relationship between startups and the armed forces, fortifying our collective pursuit of pioneering solutions for defence challenges.”
“This collaboration underscores our dedication to fostering the development and creativity of defence startups. Through our partnership with IIT Hyderabad, our goal is to spearhead revolutionary advancements in defence technology”, said Rear Admiral Sanjay Datt.
Startups interested in participating in Cohort 2 of ABCD can submit their applications through the official website-Â www.itic.iith.ac.in/abcd2. The application deadline is set for November 30, 2023, with the programme scheduled to commence in December 2023.
