Innovation

Established in 2017
Vision is to become a world leader in innovation research.
Provides thought leadership and networking drive to aid in building systems and processes that facilitate innovation and entrepreneurship
Aims to foster innovation in a way that it permeates activities ranging from teaching to research to product development and policy making.
Gives concrete form to groundbreaking solutions that surface from the Institute’s labs, faculty, research scholars, as well as young minds to create economic and social impact on a substantial scale.
Bridges gaps between the Institute and the marketplace.

IIT Madras has technologies / IPR developed through Research and Development work in the Institute.
These are available for commercial exploitation through Technology Transfer, Licensing of IP, Startup/Incubation, taking the idea forward through a commercial stage.

India ‘s largest student run innovation lab
CFI Open House – flagship event to showcase the recent work and achievements of student innovators
Has over 10 specialized clubs – from 3D printing to astronomy
Awards & rankings in over 50 national & international competitions

Design, pilot and incubate scalable business ventures with a rural focus
Education, health, agriculture, financial inclusion, vocational training, micro-enterprise development and technology solutions appropriate to rural needs.