Welcome to IIT Dharwad’s dhaRti Foundation

Empowering Innovation,
Driving the Future

A Research and Technology Incubator

Our dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre has received generous funding support under the Member of Parliament Local Area Development Scheme (MPLADS) of Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Hon’ble Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Government of India, marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in India

Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman

Hon'ble Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs of Government of India

Established with the funding support of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council [BIRAC] with MPLADS Funding support marking a significant milestone as the first of its kind in India

Dr. Jitendra Kumar

Managing Director, BIRAC

About

dhaRti Foundation

Where innovation meets impact. Founded in 2022 under the banner of IIT Dharwad, dhaRti Foundation serves as a research and technology incubator, transforming ideas into scalable solutions. We fuel the growth of startups and entrepreneurs, turning cutting-edge research into real-world products.

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We Support

Key Sectors

At DhaRTI, we support innovation across a broad spectrum of sectors, leveraging technology to address key challenges and opportunities. We provide our incubatees with the resources, infrastructure,  and mentorship to help them succeed in:

Biosciences Innovation

  • Drug Discovery & Development
  • Medical Technologies
  • Biotechnology
  • Healthcare Solutions

NewGen Technologies

  • Additive Manufacturing & Advanced Materials
  • Defence Technologies
  • Industry 4.0
  • Transportation & Mobility

Clean Energy & Sustainability

  • Renewable Energy Technologies
  • Clean Water & Sanitation Solutions
  • Circular Economy
  • Energy Efficiency & Smart Buildings

Sustainable Food & Agriculture Innovation

  • BioAgri – Biofertilizers, Biopesticides, Biological Pest Control, & Soil Health
  • Nutrition – Personalized Nutrition, Biofortified Crops, Probiotics & Gut Health, Sustainable Diets
  • Foodtech – Alternative Proteins, Vertical Farming, Food waste reduction, Blockchain for traceability
  • Agritech – Precision Agriculture, Smart Irrigation, Autonomous Farming, Farm Management Solutions

Offerings

For Startup Founders

We provide the resources, mentorship, and infrastructure for startups to scale and succeed.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure

Labs, co-working spaces, prototyping facilities for prototyping.

Mentorship

Access to IIT Dharwad faculty, industry experts, and investors.

Networking & Partnerships

Strategic collaborations with academia, industry, and government bodies.

Funding Support

 Seed funding, investor connects, and grant opportunities.

ecosystem

Our Partners

We work alongside leading industry players, academic institutions, and government bodies to provide startups with the resources they need to scale.

Get Involved

Ready to transform your idea into a real-world impact? dhaRti Foundation is here to support you every step of the way.

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to join our incubator and take your startup to the next level