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IIT Bombay

India's most prominent engineering institute, with an alumni base behind many of the country's largest technology companies.

Location
Mumbai, India
Tier
International
Known For
Consumer Internet, Fintech, Engineering

Overview

The Indian Institute of Technology Bombay is among the most selective engineering institutions in the world, admitting a tiny fraction of applicants from an extremely large national examination pool.

Its location in Mumbai places it in India's financial capital, giving founders access to capital markets alongside technical talent.

Startup Ecosystem

SINE, the Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, has incubated companies at IIT Bombay since 2004 and is among India's longest-running university incubators.

The IIT alumni network functions as a genuine national institution — graduates across companies, funds, and government provide an unusually effective introduction network for new founders.

Accelerators & Programs

  • SINE — Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, incubating since 2004
  • IIT Bombay Research Park
  • Desai Sethi School of Entrepreneurship
  • Eureka! — long-running business plan competition
  • Alumni angel networks across India and abroad

Founder Output

IIT Bombay alumni have founded a substantial share of India's major technology companies, including Ola, co-founded by Bhavish Aggarwal. Output spans consumer internet, fintech, logistics, and enterprise software.

Local Investors

Mumbai and Bangalore host India's venture market, including Blume Ventures, Kalaari Capital, and Accel India, alongside global funds with dedicated India operations and a growing domestic family office base.

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