TIDES (Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Society), a business incubator hosted at Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee, fosters innovation and entrepreneurship. It achieves this by admitting promising startups with innovative technologies into its incubation program. TIDES equips these startups with the resources they need to succeed, including physical space, technical assistance, financial guidance, and networking opportunities.
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Create a conducive environment for entrepreneurship. We also Facilitate, improve, promote, train and support creative thinking, idea generation etc.
Nurture culture of innovation and technology-led entrepreneurship. Foster entrepreneurial culture and contribute to national development.
To be the leading incubator in the country promoting entrepreneurship and creative ideas to transform education, projects and research into business opportunities.
Technology Innovation and Development of Entrepreneurship Society (TIDES) has been established to promote innovation and entrepreneurship in the region.
We empower innovative startups' success by nurturing their development within our Incubation Centre. TIDES fosters an environment that provides the resources, guidance, and connections these new enterprises need to flourish and translate their technological advancements into thriving businesses.
NEENV (Nurturing Entrepreneurship through Exposure to Next-Gen Ventures and Incubator Ecosystem) is an immersive startup and entrepreneurship orientation program designed to equip students with real-world insights into the innovation and startup ecosystem. Through expert-led sessions, interactive labs, and walkthroughs of incubated ventures, NEENV bridges the gap between academic learning and entrepreneurial action. Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of incubation, business ideation, and venture building—culminating in certification and access to resources that fuel their entrepreneurial journey.
Startup Acceleration and Knowledge Sharing Initiative is a flagship program by TIDES, IIT Roorkee, designed to empower early-stage startups through focused knowledge sharing, expert-led panel discussions, and curated networking opportunities. Conducted in a hybrid or in-person format, SAKSHI brings together industry leaders, investors, policymakers, and academicians to engage with promising entrepreneurs across diverse sectors. The program fosters meaningful dialogue on innovation, market trends, funding opportunities, and technology adoption, culminating in a closed-door pitching session for selected startups. SAKSHI aims to accelerate startup growth by providing actionable insights, strategic connections, and access to potential collaborators and funding sources.
The TIDES Ignition Program (TIP) is an ideation-stage workshop curated to support early-stage entrepreneurs who are ready to begin validating and developing their business ideas. TIP2025 offers structured mentoring, focused workshops, and curated networking opportunities to accelerate startup growth and capability development.