ideaForge, IIT Bombay launch deep-tech Programme for young innovators

ideaForge and IIT Bombay have launched a six-month programme to support early-stage deep-tech entrepreneurs. Open to students and founders, the initiative focuses on innovative solutions in advanced technology domains. Registrations for participation are open until April 30.

Hyderabad: With the aim of identifying and nurturing early-stage deep-tech entrepreneurs, ideaForge Technology Limited, in collaboration with the IIT-Bombay, has launched an innovative programme – “Who Are the Next Idiots?”.

Both organisations have signed an MoU to encourage future tech leaders to develop ideas that solve real-world problems while demonstrating strong technical depth and entrepreneurial intent.

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The six-month programme has been designed to attract participants working on concept-stage or early prototype ideas rooted in deep technology. The initiative focuses on domains such as robotics, energy systems, advanced materials, and autonomous technologies.

The programme invites undergraduate and postgraduate students, recent graduates, and early-stage founders to participate individually or in teams of up to three to four members. Participants are encouraged to submit original deep-tech ideas where technical risk is central to the solution, along with a clear articulation of the problem, proposed approach, and development stage. The emphasis remains on technically grounded innovations with the potential to scale. Registrations are open until April 30.