The IITB–Groww INV.ENT Program is a four-year CSR-supported initiative designed to strengthen innovation and entrepreneurship outcomes at IIT Bombay by integrating infrastructure support, structured innovation challenges, and proof-of-concept (PoC) development for students. Anchored within the Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship, the program establishes a dedicated innovation space while enabling hands-on, problem-driven learning and early-stage technology development. The collaboration responds to the growing need for institutional platforms that can bridge academic research, student innovation, and real-world application. By combining physical infrastructure with programmatic funding and mentorship, the initiative creates a cohesive ecosystem for idea generation, prototyping, and translation. This integrated approach positions IIT Bombay as a nucleus for student-led innovation aligned with national development priorities.
This program having two tracks : Track A & Track B

The POC Support (Track A)

This track is designed for high-volume, early-stage exploration. It serves as a rapid launchpad for students to validate their hypotheses, conduct market research, and build their first functional prototypes. Annually supporting a large cohort of student teams, Track A focuses on lowering the barrier to entry for innovation, allowing students from all disciplines to test their ideas in a low-risk, high-support environment. It is the ideal entry point for those looking to transform a conceptual spark into a tangible proof-of-concept.

The Grand Challenge Fellowship (Track B)

For teams ready to tackle complex, large-scale problems, this intensive fellowship provides deep-tech support for building scalable ventures. Each year, the program identifies a "Grand Challenge" theme starting with Artificial Intelligence – AI for social good, predictive analytics, automation for the inaugural cohort to focus innovation on critical global needs. Selected fellows receive multi-year support, working through technical milestones and market validation. This track is designed to graduate teams into formal incubation, turning research-driven projects into investment-ready startups.

For more information, please visit website. : https://www.growwfoundationiitb.org