AIC - IIITH Foundation

05/06/2026

World Environment Day: Brilliant green tech only creates impact if the world understands it.

To make that happen, our intensive 2-day Pitching & Storytelling Bootcamp for our Akash EPAM India Social Impact Innovation program Cohorts 3 & 4 helps them :

1. Refine the Narrative: Turn complex green innovations into investor-ready stories.

2. Build the Deck: Create structured, high-impact pitches that balance depth with brevity.

3. Master the Delivery: Gain the confidence to pitch their value proposition to stakeholders seamlessly.

These founders are engineering the sustainable solutions our planet needs. Excited to see their growth over the next two days!

Many thanks to Rennis Joseph and Susheel Kumar of Ignis Careers for organizing this wonderful session to help our Green Tech Startup clearly articulate their vision to the world, and pitch to secure funding, and scale.

Atal Innovation Mission | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | NITI Aayog | Ramesh Loganathan | IIIT Hyderabad | EPAM Global |

27/05/2026

Sustainable eco-friendly construction made accessible: we are proud to highlight one of our standout ventures from the Akash EPAM India Social Impact Cohort 4: Co2ncrete .

Aditi Gandhi and Vedant Gandhi are tackling two of the most critical challenges in our housing sector simultaneously:

1. Sustainable & Affordable Housing: By creating prefab panels and bricks from industrial waste (fly ash, lime, and silica sludge), they are making eco-friendly construction accessible.

2. Real-World Impact: These materials don’t just reduce pollution—they actively absorb and permanently lock it away.

Thank you to Gen.E india for sharing these powerful impact stories and shedding light on the incredible work happening right here in India. It is a privilege to support innovators like Vedant and Aditi as they scale these solutions for a greener future.

Atal Innovation Mission| CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | NITI Aayog | Ramesh Loganathan | EPAM Global | IIIT Hyderabad |

25/05/2026

isn’t just about the strategy—it’s about the resilience, the vulnerability, and the emotional intelligence required to drive change.

This April we wrapped up a powerful two-day Leadership Bootcamp for our Akash EPAM India Social Impact Innovation program for GreenTech Startups Cohorts 3 & 4 . The sessions were an incredible deep dive into the realities of the founder’s journey, focusing on:

🌱 The Founder’s Emotional Landscape

🤝 Peer Learning

🚀 Navigating Failure

💡 Critical Leadership Pillars

A huge thank you to the team at Rubaroo — Monisha Vemavarapu, Pavani Madhira , and Shaheed Mohammed—for steering these conversations with such empathy, insight, and expertise. Your guidance was instrumental in helping our founders build both their businesses and their inner resilience.

Check out the highlights from the bootcamp below. 👇

Atal Innovation Mission | NITI Aayog | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | IIIT Hyderabad | Ramesh Loganathan | EPAM Global |

19/05/2026

Social Tech Selection Day: An intense day of pitches for the 5th Akash Acceleration Program for Social Tech Startups.! From 100+ national applicants, we hosted 8 Social Tech Startups finalists at the AIC-IIITH Foundation for their final evaluation.

These innovators presented research-backed solutions across: Health Care | Sustainability | Sustainable Agri | Circularity |

Selection Focus: Tech Innovation, Scalability, and Social Impact.

A huge thank you to our Jury Our selection process was guided by experts from IIIT Hyderabad, and Corporates and and startup ecosystem partners:

1. Investor: Smita Pawar from Hyderabad Angels and Nemika Sahni from SucSEED Ventures

2. IIIT Hyderabad: Raja Poladi ( Centre for Digital Tech. in Healthcare (CDiTH), IIITH) and Satish Kathirisetti.

3. Corporates: Ranodeep Sen from Micron Technology

4. Social Entrepreneur and Ecosystem Leaders: Chandrakant Komaragiri and Anusha Rayanaveni of United Way of Hyderabad; Ramjee Pallela of EY; Shivam Gupta of The Affordable Organic Store; Srinivas Aluri; Rennis Joseph of Ignis Careers & Ram Chaitanya of Ecowiser.

🏆 Final results coming soon! Stay tuned to see which innovators will join our next cohort.

Atal Innovation Mission | NITI Aayog | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | Ramesh Loganathan |

11/05/2026

Are you a tech-based or Tech working on a solution for Social or Climate impact?

Apply for the Akash Coherent ImpactTech Program in partnership with Coherent Corp

Bridge the "Transition Gap" and move your innovation from a lab prototype (TRL 3) to a market-ready solution.

💰 ₹2 Lakhs Milestone Grant

🔬 IIITH Research Connect

🚀 Venture Support – Expert guidance on business modeling and sustainability.

🤝 Pilot Opportunities – Validate your tech in real-world scenarios.

Who should apply?

- Early-stage Tech Startups with Impact focus (TRL 3+)

- Tech Innovators/Researchers with a prototype with Impact focus and potential to be For profit Startup.

Let’s turn your deep-tech innovation into a sustainable venture.

🔗 Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/mvt759sb

T&C: https://tinyurl.com/28xrutxr

Atal Innovation Mission | NITI Aayog | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | IIIT Hyderabad | Ramesh Loganathan |

22/04/2026

Robots cleaning solar panel, empowering Clean energy

We are proud to feature Photom Technologies Private Limited and CEO Himmat Singh as part of our Akash EPAM India Social Impact Innovation Program. Their USP—a waterless, chemical-free robotic cleaning system—maximizes solar efficiency while preserving critical drinkable water in rural communities.

Dust and grime often hinder solar performance, and traditional cleaning methods waste millions of liters of water. Photon Technologies is solving this core O&M challenge with a sustainable, automated approach.

Key Impact:

⚡ Peak Performance: Increases electricity generation by keeping panels clean.

💧 Resource Conservation: Eliminates the need for chemicals and water, supporting rural water security.

🚀 Ecosystem Support: Scaling their operations through the AIC-IIITH bootcamps and specialized mentorship.

🎥 Watch the video to see how Himat and his team are automating the future of clean energy.

Atal Innovation Mission | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | NITI Aayog | IIIT Hyderabad | Ramesh Loganathan

07/04/2026

the 11th Edition of the Hyderabad Social Impact Mixer is here — a one-of-a-kind gathering designed specifically for the people driving change in our ecosystem. This is your space to step out of the boardroom and into a relaxed atmosphere to network, build partnerships, and brainstorm with fellow visionaries.

We aim to connect all the key actors—from Government and CSR leaders to Investors, Social Entrepreneurs, and Incubators—to learn, engage, and grow the impact community together.

The Details:

📅 Date: April 16, 2026

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

📍 Venue: Aamro Cafe, Gachibowli

RSVP: https://tinyurl.com/88uk596d

Let’s bridge the gaps and strengthen the ecosystem, one conversation at a time. See you there!

Atal Innovation Mission | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | NITI Aayog | Ramesh Loganathan |

02/04/2026

Social Impact space - The 11th Edition of the Hyderabad Social Impact Mixer is back—a one-of-a-kind gathering designed specifically for the people driving change in our ecosystem. This is your space to step out of the boardroom and into a relaxed atmosphere to network, build partnerships, and brainstorm with fellow visionaries.

We aim to connect all the key actors—from Government and CSR leaders to Investors, Social Entrepreneurs, and Incubators—to learn, engage, and grow the impact community together.

The Details:

📅 Date: April 16, 2026

⏰ Time: 5:30 PM

📍 Venue: Aamro Cafe, Gachibowli

RSVP is compulsory: https://tinyurl.com/88uk596d

Let’s bridge the gaps and strengthen the ecosystem, one conversation at a time. See you there!

Atal Innovation Mission | NITI Aayog | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | IIIT Hyderabad | Ramesh Loganathan |

23/03/2026

We are thrilled to share a deep dive into the journey of BioReform, published by our parent institute, IIIT Hyderabad . Feature details how BioReform is revolutionizing the sustainable packaging industry with compostable alternatives to plastic highlighting their achievements:
- A global award
- A UN case study
- Presence in 8 Indian metros, 4 countries,
- 15 million plastic bags saved
- Speed tracked for foreign government collaboration.

Bioreform is a proud part of the EPAM India ESIIP Program for GreenTech startups—a collaboration that is helping them accelerate their mission for a greener planet.

Thank you Deepa Shailendra for the brilliant write-up! You’ve captured the technical grit and the environmental heart of Bioreform perfectly.
Read the full feature here: https://blogs.iiit.ac.in/bioreform/

Atal Innovation Mission | NITI Aayog | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | EPAM Global | Ramesh Loganathan |

A global award, a UN case study, presence in 8 Indian metros, 4 countries, 15 million plastic bags saved and speed tracked for foreign government collaboration. What makes the AIC-IIITH incubated startup BioReform, a great newsmaker is that it was also founded by a 21-year-old entrepreneur, with a f...

29/01/2026

Advancing Social Dignity with Innovation & tackling Manual Scavenging

Meet Preserwe is working at the intersection of urban sanitation, environmental sustainability, and and is part AIC-IIITH's Akash EPAM India Social Impact Innovation Program, which supports startups advancing sustainability through technology and inclusion.

Preserwe, founded by Dhruven Bhalerao, tackles wastewater at drain junctions using Chakravyuh to capture waste at source and Abhimanyu, a scavenger, to eliminate manual cleaning.

Proud to support innovations that combine tech, dignity, and climate resilience.

solving for social challenges— check our AKASH Acceleration Program for Social Tech Startups: https://lnkd.in/g2g4hFpP

Atal Innovation Mission | NITI Aayog | CIE at IIIT Hyderabad | IIIT Hyderabad | Epamig | Ramesh Loganathan |