The I-Hub Foundation for Cobotics (IHFC), the Technology Innovation Hub of IIT Delhi, has called applications for the Research Entrepreneurship and Development for Youth (READY) Program.

This is a six-month pre-seed incubation program designed to nurture aspiring innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs in deep tech domains such as robotics, AI, ML, IoT, autonomous systems, communication and related areas.

The program provides financial support, mentorship, IP assistance, and incubation opportunities to help young graduates transform their ideas into successful start-ups.

The program aims to (i) Foster an entrepreneurial and innovative mindset among graduates, (ii) Empower participants to develop products and succeed as entrepreneurs and (iii) Incubate high-potential ideas into product-based start-ups.

Eligibility: Applicants should be final-year students or graduates/recent pass-outs (2025 & 2024). They should have a strong interest in product development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

Support & Benefits: Those selected would receive a stipend support up to Rs. 25,000/- per month depending on classification; Financial Assistance of up to Rs. 5 Lakhs; Mentorship from industry leaders, researchers and academic experts; Product development grant for prototype building and commercialization; Access to the IHFC incubation ecosystem and entrepreneurial network.

The selection process includes the following stages: (i) Application & Proposal Submission (ii) Screening (based on academics, projects, and proposal strength) (iii) Review & Feedback (iv) Personal Interview with Expert Panel (v) Final Selection & Onboarding

The announcement is available at https://dtu.ac.in/ (jobs link)

Details of the Program are available at www.ihfc.co.in/ready-program

Proposal can be submitted at www.ihfc.co.in/ready-program latest by 15th October 2025.

For queries, contact on Email: sumit.kale@dtu.ac.in