Deep Tech Gateway India – Softlanding Programme 2026

Training Programme Fully funded Closed

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DWIH New Delhi (unit of DAAD) together with IIT Hyderabad Technology Incubation Centre (iTIC) and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad India 2026

Information

Deep Tech Gateway India – Softlanding Programme 2026 is a one-week international entrepreneurship immersion for deep-tech product researchers and start-up founders from Germany. Participants visit high-technology labs, deep-tech incubators and take part in thematic workshops and networking events, including participation in the Bengaluru Tech Summit. The programme focuses on biotechnology and mobility-related deep-tech innovations and facilitates research collaboration, market entry and technology transfer pathways.

Benefits

Curated programme tailored to participants' deep-tech focus, visits to research institutions and incubators, workshops and panel discussions, networking with experts and VCs, opportunities for market entry and technology transfer, participation in Bengaluru Tech Summit, covered travel, visa, accommodation and meals.

Eligibility

PhD (ongoing or completed) and postdocs (PhD not older than four years) working on deep-tech products (TRL 3-6) affiliated with a German university or research institution; founding members of deep-tech start-ups (TRL 3-6) with a minimum Bachelor’s degree (preferably a Master’s) affiliated with a German university or research institution. Applicants of Indian origin must have spent at least two years in a study or research programme in Germany.

Application

Apply via the DWIH New Delhi call for applications page (applications close on 10 September 2026).

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Opportunity Details

TypeTraining Programme

FundingFully funded

OrganiserDWIH New Delhi (unit of DAAD) together with IIT Hyderabad Technology Incubation Centre (iTIC) and Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad

LocationIndia

Dates November 16, 2026 – November 21, 2026

Study level PhD / Doctoral, Postdoc, Early-career professional

Open toApplicants must be currently affiliated with a university, university of applied sciences or a research institution in Germany; applicants of Indian origin should have spent at least two years in a study or research programme in Germany.

Biology / Life Sciences Engineering Materials Science