Indian Institute of Technology Bombay

Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay)

IIT Bombay, established in 1958, is one of India's premier Institutes of Technology, consistently ranked among the top engineering and research universities in the country. Located at Powai, Mumbai, it is at the heart of India's largest startup and venture capital ecosystem.

Startup Ecosystem

IIT Bombay is home to SINE (Society for Innovation & Entrepreneurship), one of India's most active and oldest technology business incubators. SINE supports deep-tech startups from IIT Bombay and beyond, offering:

• Incubation Programs: Dedicated workspace, lab access, seed funding, and mentorship for early-stage startups
• Pre-incubation: The SocInS (Society for Innovation & Networking in Sciences) program for student entrepreneurs
• SINE E-Cell: One of India's most active student entrepreneurship cells, organizing major events and providing first funding
• Technology Transfer: IIT Bombay's IP commercialization framework for faculty and student innovations

Funding Access

Startups incubated at SINE gain access to BIRAC, DST-NM-ICPS, and other government funding windows. IIT Bombay alumni have founded 500+ companies, several of which are unicorns — including Urban Company, Nykaa (co-founded by an alumna), and Bewakoof Brands.

Who Should Apply

Deeptech, hardware, SaaS, biotech, and sustainability startups — especially those with a research and IP-driven foundation. SINE prioritizes startups with a connection to IIT Bombay research or alumni.

Rankings & Impact

IIT Bombay consistently ranks #1 or #2 in India across NIRF, QS, and Times rankings. Its alumni network spans global tech giants and has produced some of India's most successful entrepreneurs.