The Technology Innovation Hub for Translational Research on IoT and IoE at IIT Bombay is set to host ATMAN 3.0, an eight-week accelerator designed to transform early-stage HealthTech ventures into investment-ready businesses. The programme spans eight modules covering market discovery, product development, business strategy, financial planning, regulatory readiness, and investor engagement. Startups receive continuous mentorship from domain experts, clinicians, and business professionals, ensuring that innovation is balanced with clinical and commercial viability.
The initiative will culminate in a Demo Day on January 9, 2026, at Novotel, Mumbai International Airport, where participating startups will pitch before investors, industry leaders, and members of the investment committee.
The current cohort of 13 startups was chosen from a competitive pool of 173 startups that pitched their ideas to TIH IIT Bombay. Each winning participant will be awarded funding support of INR 1 crore or more, based on startup evaluation.
Backed by the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM-ICPS) and DST (Department of Science and Technology), Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay was established as a Section 8 not-for-profit company to advance translational research and technology-driven entrepreneurship. The Hub works across sectors such as healthcare, BFSI, agriculture, Industry 5.0, smart infrastructure, and education, translating innovation into practical outcomes that serve both industry and society.
Through ATMAN 3.0, TIH at IIT Bombay is deepening its engagement with the HealthTech ecosystem, helping innovators bring research-based medical solutions to market.
Speaking about the initiative, Mr Kiran Shesh, CEO, Technology Innovation Hub (TIH) at IIT Bombay, said, “ATMAN 3.0 is designed to accelerate India’s HealthTech innovators from research to real-world impact. These entrepreneurs are addressing critical challenges that affect millions – ranging from access to diagnostics and rehabilitation to emergency response and chronic care. Our role is to provide structured mentorship, regulatory guidance, and investor access, enabling their technologies to scale responsibly. By creating a clear pipeline from prototype to commercialization, TIH IIT Bombay aims to strengthen India’s innovation ecosystem and position IIT Bombay as a leading hub for next-generation healthcare technologies.”
The last day of the program; the Demo Day on January 9, 2026 will feature startup pitches alongside discussions on investment trends, regulatory frameworks, and emerging technology models in healthcare. It will also serve as a platform for portfolio startups from earlier TIH IIT Bombay programmes to engage investors for follow-on funding and partnerships. Dedicated networking spaces will facilitate collaboration between founders, investors, and industry stakeholders, ensuring meaningful dialogue that extends beyond the event.
https://tihiitb.org/programs/innovation-entrepreneurship-development/atman-3/
