Not a coworking space with a whiteboard. A full-spectrum venture-building ecosystem — anchored by IIT Madras partnerships, powered by India's best VC networks, and structured to take startups from early-stage to investment-ready in 25 focused weeks. For founders, domain specialists, government innovators, and international startups seeking India's deepest startup support infrastructure.
Ireu Incubation is being established as a Section 8 (not-for-profit) company — the same structure as India's most respected incubation centres — enabling government grants, institutional partnerships, and investor trust a for-profit incubator cannot access. Not a coworking membership; a structured engagement with a dedicated mentor, investor access, 75+ services, government scheme navigation, and a clear path into Ireu's five domain accelerators.
Ireu has formalised its IIT Madras relationship through two signed MoUs — with Nirmaan (the pre-incubation centre under the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship) and IITM Pravartak (the technology innovation and incubation ecosystem at IIT Madras Research Park).
MoU signed May 2026 · Active. Sudha & Shankar Innovation Hub, IIT Madras campus — roadmap building, government funding pathways, investor introductions, and the IIT Madras founder ecosystem for eligible Ireu startups.
MoU signed March 2026 · Active. IIT Madras Research Park, Chennai — technology incubation, joint bootcamps, Demo Days, innovation challenges, mentorship, emerging-tech support, and industry-connect for Ireu startups.
Pre-incubation under the School of Innovation & Entrepreneurship. Chennai. MoU signed · Active.
Deep-tech incubation at IITM Research Park — innovation ecosystem, industry-connect, mentorship. Chennai. MoU signed · Active.
One of India's oldest, most respected tech incubators. Partnership in pipeline for Mumbai-based ventures. In discussion.
Incubation partnerships in progress — IIT Delhi, IIT Hyderabad, IIT Kharagpur, and select NITs with strong entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Signed relationship for Advanced Certification — faculty mentorship and research collaboration for Launchpad and deep-tech startups. Active.
Saskatchewan Polytechnic (Canada), Swiss Educational Society, Nobel International University (USA), and partners in Singapore and Dubai.
DPIIT registration, incorporation (Pvt Ltd, LLP, Section 8), IP & patent assistance, founder agreements, ESOP & cap table setup, NDA templates.
Virtual CFO, GST compliance, financial modelling & unit economics, MIS, payroll & HR, tax advisory, audit and book-keeping via Ireu's CA/CS network.
Google Cloud, AWS Activate, Anthropic Claude API, GPU compute, Azure for Startups, DevOps/CI-CD, security reviews, CTO mentorship.
Brand identity, website, content & SEO, social strategy, PR & media, performance marketing, LinkedIn/B2B outreach playbooks.
B2B sales playbooks, CRM & pipeline, Ireu corporate introductions (150+ companies), channel partners, enterprise sales coaching, pitch refinement.
Pitch deck, projections, term-sheet education, valuation, angel intros via Ireu Finance, ₹250 Cr Fund fast-track, VC warm introductions.
KSUM, DPIIT, MeitY, BIRAC, SIDBI identification & documentation, ATAL Innovation Mission, state challenges, government pilot facilitation.
WeWork Manyata co-working, meeting rooms, event spaces, demo suites, and the 1,000+ startup campus community — networking by proximity.
Solo founders and small teams with a validated idea or early MVP — structured mentorship, co-founder matching, first customers, investor access. Any domain, pre-revenue to ₹1 Cr ARR.
Enterprises running innovation labs or accelerators who want deal flow, co-investment, or joint-venture structures with Ireu's cohort companies.
Ministries, state departments and PSUs with innovation mandates — funding cohorts, running domain accelerators, or joint incubation initiatives.
Institutions activating incubation cells, accessing Ireu's mentor network, or routing their best student founders into Ireu's pipeline.
Foreign startups entering India using Ireu's institutional network, regulatory navigation, partner introductions, and the Manyata campus as a base.
Domain consultants, advisors and service providers joining Ireu's 75+ service network — connecting with Launchpad students and incubated startups.
The best Indian accelerators are domain-focused — Brigade REAP for PropTech, RBI InnoHub for FinTech, T-Hub for DeepTech. Ireu runs five, each with its own mentor network, sector curriculum, enterprise introductions, and investment pipeline. 10 startups per cohort. 25 weeks of execution. No fluff. Just building.
Each accelerator accepts 10 carefully selected startups per cohort. Applicants need a validated idea, founding team, and early traction. Selection is rigorous. The support is world-class.
India's premier execution-focused accelerator for AI-first SaaS, deep-tech product companies, and cutting-edge software — building globally scalable, IP-driven solutions. Modelled on Y Combinator's AI track and Microsoft's M12, built for India.
India's premier accelerator for FinTech, VC platforms, REIT funding, AI underwriting, and global institutional capital access — producing SEBI/RBI-compliant, globally scalable companies. Inspired by RBI InnoHub, built for Indian market depth.
India's most specialised accelerator for Real Estate, Construction, Infrastructure and Facilities Management — deep-tech, SaaS, FinTech, ClimateTech and automation. Inspired by Brigade REAP, with deeper technology depth and IIT Madras research backing.
India's most outcome-oriented, university-connected accelerator for higher-education startups — admissions, enrollment, AI-driven learning and university management. Ireu's relationships with 250+ VTU-affiliated colleges give unparalleled market access from Day 1.
India's premier Web3 and Blockchain accelerator — compliance-first, with institutional market readiness, tokenisation support, and global expansion pathways for regulatory-compliant ventures. Built for the era when India leads Web3, not just participates.
India's largest PropTech accelerator, backed by Brigade Group. Ireu's PropTech Accelerator is inspired by REAP and adds technology depth, IIT Madras research access, and Ireu Realty's developer network.
The Reserve Bank's innovation hub for FinTech — regulatory sandbox, pilots, credibility. Ireu's FinTech Accelerator builds toward InnoHub eligibility for every participant.
The world's most influential accelerator. Ireu's 25-week cohort model, selection discipline, and Demo Day structure are directly inspired by YC's operating model.
India's largest startup incubator — government-backed and globally connected. Ireu complements it by going deeper into specific domains with IIT Madras research backing.
One of India's oldest and most respected tech incubators with a strong deep-tech alumni network. Ireu partnership in active pipeline for Mumbai ventures.
IIMB's incubator focused on social innovation and management-first founders. Ireu complements it with execution-first, domain-deep acceleration.
India's startup ecosystem is one of the most government-supported in the world — yet the gap between policy and impact remains wide. Ireu Incubation is designed to be the bridge, translating startup policy into measurable founder outcomes at scale.
Ireu produces pre-screened, pre-mentored, investor-ready startups. Every startup that reaches Demo Day has been through 25 weeks of structured validation, product development, customer acquisition, and fundraising preparation. The due diligence is already half done.
Every Demo Day startup has been through 25 weeks of curriculum, validation and mentor review — initial screening done at a depth most VCs cannot run on every deal.
Five separate cohorts — FinTech, PropTech, EdTech, AI/DeepTech, Web3 — so domain-focused VCs get their sector's cohort, not a mixed bag.
Every Launchpad startup has IIT Madras Pravartak or Nirmaan involvement; every founder has an IISc certification. An unmatched institutional stack.
The ₹250 Cr AIF Cat II Fund (proposed) lets VCs co-invest alongside a dedicated sector fund — reducing lead risk and strengthening rounds.
Beyond the accelerators, partner VCs get annual access to 125 Launchpad founders and 25 cohort startups — a pre-incubated pipeline available nowhere else.
Partner VCs are invited to all four Demo Days — Bangalore, Mumbai, Singapore, Dubai — with full pitch access and direct co-investor introductions.
Have an idea, MVP, or early revenue? Apply directly — Incubation is open to any stage; the five accelerators require a founding team and validated idea. Rolling selection, feedback always provided. contactus@ireugroup.com · +91 91486 14938
Co-design and co-fund domain accelerators, college incubation programs, or startup challenges at any scale. contactus@ireugroup.com · Thejasvi DS
Join Ireu's investor network for curated, domain-specific deal flow; attend Demo Days in Bangalore, Mumbai, Singapore and Dubai; co-invest alongside the Ireu Fund. contactus@ireugroup.com
CAs, lawyers, marketers, HR and product specialists — join Ireu's verified 75+ service network and connect with Launchpad students and accelerator startups. contactus@ireugroup.com
Apply for Ireu Incubation or one of the five domain accelerators. Founders, governments, corporates, and investors all have a way in — and every startup that reaches Demo Day has been through 25 weeks of structured execution.
