ALT iTNT Hub’s TNTTFC, in collaboration with Puthran & Associates, invites DeepTech and EmergingTech startups and innovators to a free one-on-one IP Consultation & Advisory session on 30 October 2026, from 11 AM to 1 PM at iTNT Hub, Anna University Campus, Chennai. The need-based consultation will provide expert guidance on navigating Intellectual Property and protecting innovations, with limited seats available.

ALT iTNT Hub, in association with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, hosted the “IP Essentials: Protect Your Ideas, Build Your Future” masterclass on 8 October 2026 in Chennai. Led by Ms. Jeevika K. A, Associate, IPP – Trademark, the session covered patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, IP protection, commercialisation and one-on-one expert consultations. Participants are invited to register for the upcoming AI Legal Draft Desk for guidance on IP and legal matters.

ALT iTNT Hub, in association with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, hosted the “IP Essentials: Protect Your Ideas, Build Your Future” masterclass on 8 October 2026 in Chennai. Led by Ms. Jeevika K. A, Associate, IPP – Trademark, the session covered patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, IP protection, commercialisation and one-on-one expert consultations. Participants are invited to register for the upcoming AI Legal Draft Desk for guidance on IP and legal matters.

ALT iTNT Hub, in association with Surana & Surana International Attorneys, hosted the “IP Essentials: Protect Your Ideas, Build Your Future” masterclass on 8 October 2026 in Chennai. Led by Ms. Jeevika K. A, Associate, IPP – Trademark, the session covered patents, trademarks, copyrights, industrial designs, IP protection, commercialisation and one-on-one expert consultations. Participants are invited to register for the upcoming AI Legal Draft Desk for guidance on IP and legal matters.

ALT iTNT Hub invites aspiring innovators and entrepreneurs with DeepTech ideas to apply for its Pre-Incubation Program. The program helps participants define problems and solutions, validate ideas, refine concepts, attend focused workshops, and connect with peers, mentors and the innovation ecosystem. Interested applicants can apply online through the registration form or contact [email protected] for queries. Learn more at the iTNT Hub Pre-Incubation Program webpage.

ALT iTNT Hub invites Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from organisations and experts in the Quantum Technology ecosystem to participate in an online consultation on the proposed Quantum Technology Laboratory at iTNT Hub on 16 October 2026. Interested stakeholders are requested to submit their organisational profile, area of expertise and proposed representative details by 15 October 2026. The initiative aims to engage key stakeholders in advancing Tamil Nadu’s Quantum Technology ecosystem.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomed Shri Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Scientist ‘F’ and Director & Head of Division (SIPD), MeitY, Government of India, on 8 October 2026. The visit featured interactions with portfolio startups showcasing DeepTech and Emerging Tech innovations, along with tours of the AI Lab, IoT & Electronics Lab, AR/VR Studio and 3D Printing Lab, highlighting iTNT Hub’s innovation and product development infrastructure.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomed Shri Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Scientist ‘F’ and Director & Head of Division (SIPD), MeitY, Government of India, on 8 October 2026. The visit featured interactions with portfolio startups showcasing DeepTech and Emerging Tech innovations, along with tours of the AI Lab, IoT & Electronics Lab, AR/VR Studio and 3D Printing Lab, highlighting iTNT Hub’s innovation and product development infrastructure.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomed Shri Rajeshwar Singh Jenwar, Scientist ‘F’ and Director & Head of Division (SIPD), MeitY, Government of India, on 8 October 2026. The visit featured interactions with portfolio startups showcasing DeepTech and Emerging Tech innovations, along with tours of the AI Lab, IoT & Electronics Lab, AR/VR Studio and 3D Printing Lab, highlighting iTNT Hub’s innovation and product development infrastructure.

ALT iTNT Hub, in collaboration with WIPO, announces a free two-day online training on the Patent Cooperation Treaty (PCT) and related WIPO initiatives for DeepTech and Emerging Tech startups, researchers, faculty, students, innovators and IP professionals across Tamil Nadu. The session covers international patent protection, WIPO IP tools and a live filing demonstration. Scheduled for 22–23 October 2026, 1:00–4:00 PM IST on Zoom, with free registration and an e-certificate.

ALT iTNT Hub portfolio startups are hiring for multiple roles across AI/ML, robotics, embedded systems, firmware, software development, full-stack development, SpaceTech, business development, content writing, CAD and 3D design. Opportunities include internships, part-time and full-time positions across ReFab Materials, Epixo Robotics, Nexwear Innovations, Aristoverse DeepTech, Trinav SpaceTech, Moon Orbit Technologies and Iniramsquare.

ALT iTNT Hub, in association with K Ramakrishnan College of Engineering (KRCE), is hosting an IP Awareness Program on 9 October 2026 in Trichy. Led by Mr. Johny Solomon Raj, Associate Partner at S.S. Rana & Co., the session will cover patents, trademarks, copyrights and designs, with a focus on protecting innovations, commercialisation and technology transfer. The session will be held in physical mode from 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM at KRCE.

ALT iTNT Hub is hosting an IP masterclass on 8 October 2026 at its Chennai Hub for innovators and researchers. Led by Ms. Jeevika K. A, Associate, IPP – Trademark, Surana & Surana International Attorneys, the session will cover key intellectual property considerations for protecting and leveraging innovations, from idea to impact. Participants can also express interest in one-on-one IP consultations with experts.

ALT iTNT Coimbatore Regional Hub, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, conducted the “AI in the Real World: From Data to Decision” masterclass on 1 October 2026 at KGiSL Institute of Technology. The session, led by Rolls-Royce Data Scientists Mr. Mondeep Das and Mr. Gaurav Kumar Tripathi, brought together startup founders, faculty, innovators and researchers to explore real-world AI applications, industry use cases, data-driven decision-making and opportunities for AI adoption.

ALT iTNT Coimbatore Regional Hub, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, conducted the “AI in the Real World: From Data to Decision” masterclass on 1 October 2026 at KGiSL Institute of Technology. The session, led by Rolls-Royce Data Scientists Mr. Mondeep Das and Mr. Gaurav Kumar Tripathi, brought together startup founders, faculty, innovators and researchers to explore real-world AI applications, industry use cases, data-driven decision-making and opportunities for AI adoption.

ALT iTNT Hub’s TNTTFC, in association with A K Mylsamy & Associates, invites DeepTech and EmergingTech startups, researchers, innovators, faculty and students to a free Legal Drafting and IP Advisory session on 16 October 2026, from 3 PM to 5 PM at iTNT Hub, Anna University Campus, Chennai. The session offers need-based guidance on IP protection, legal drafting, contracts, agreements, data protection, cyber law and AI governance.

ALT iTNT Hub, in collaboration with NSRCEL, conducted a masterclass titled “From Lab to Venture Scale: Building and Scaling Hardware Startups” on 1 October 2026 in Chennai for portfolio startups under the Velocity – Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme. Led by Mr. Kaustubh Patekar, Founder of ProdZen and Head of Products at Biome, the session covered product development, validation, manufacturing, market readiness and scaling strategies for hardware ventures.

ALT iTNT Hub, in collaboration with NSRCEL, conducted a masterclass titled “From Lab to Venture Scale: Building and Scaling Hardware Startups” on 1 October 2026 in Chennai for portfolio startups under the Velocity – Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme. Led by Mr. Kaustubh Patekar, Founder of ProdZen and Head of Products at Biome, the session covered product development, validation, manufacturing, market readiness and scaling strategies for hardware ventures.

ALT iTNT Hub, in collaboration with NSRCEL, conducted a masterclass titled “From Lab to Venture Scale: Building and Scaling Hardware Startups” on 1 October 2026 in Chennai for portfolio startups under the Velocity – Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme. Led by Mr. Kaustubh Patekar, Founder of ProdZen and Head of Products at Biome, the session covered product development, validation, manufacturing, market readiness and scaling strategies for hardware ventures.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomes a new cohort of startups for the iAccelerate GTM & Investment Readiness Program on 30 October 2026. The session featured an address by CEO Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, an overview of the programme by the iTNT Hub Acceleration Team, and a GTM Motion Workshop led by Mr. Prasanna Kumar, focusing on customer needs, market positioning, go-to-market strategy and investment readiness.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomes a new cohort of startups for the iAccelerate GTM & Investment Readiness Program on 30 October 2026. The session featured an address by CEO Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, an overview of the programme by the iTNT Hub Acceleration Team, and a GTM Motion Workshop led by Mr. Prasanna Kumar, focusing on customer needs, market positioning, go-to-market strategy and investment readiness.

ALT iTNT Hub hosted a practical workshop on “Decoding Investor Term Sheet” in Chennai on 29 September 2026, led by Mr. Khozema Rangwala, Lawyer, Advik Law. The session covered valuation, dilution, liquidation preference, key clauses, investor terms, negotiation considerations and common pitfalls, helping founders and entrepreneurs better understand term sheets and navigate investment discussions.

ALT iTNT Hub hosted a practical workshop on “Decoding Investor Term Sheet” in Chennai on 29 September 2026, led by Mr. Khozema Rangwala, Lawyer, Advik Law. The session covered valuation, dilution, liquidation preference, key clauses, investor terms, negotiation considerations and common pitfalls, helping founders and entrepreneurs better understand term sheets and navigate investment discussions.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomed a New Zealand delegation on 28 September 2026 to discuss DeepTech, emerging technologies and ecosystem collaboration between Tamil Nadu and New Zealand. The delegation met with Dr. Atul Anand, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, AI, IT & DS Department, and Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO, iTNT Hub, and explored opportunities for technology exchange and startup connections. The delegation also visited iTNT Hub’s AI/ML Lab, AR/VR Studio, IoT & Electronics Lab, Fab Lab and Design Studio and interacted with portfolio startups.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomed a New Zealand delegation on 28 September 2026 to discuss DeepTech, emerging technologies and ecosystem collaboration between Tamil Nadu and New Zealand. The delegation met with Dr. Atul Anand, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, AI, IT & DS Department, and Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO, iTNT Hub, and explored opportunities for technology exchange and startup connections. The delegation also visited iTNT Hub’s AI/ML Lab, AR/VR Studio, IoT & Electronics Lab, Fab Lab and Design Studio and interacted with portfolio startups.

ALT iTNT Hub welcomed a New Zealand delegation on 28 September 2026 to discuss DeepTech, emerging technologies and ecosystem collaboration between Tamil Nadu and New Zealand. The delegation met with Dr. Atul Anand, I.A.S., Additional Chief Secretary, AI, IT & DS Department, and Ms. Vanitha Venugopal, CEO, iTNT Hub, and explored opportunities for technology exchange and startup connections. The delegation also visited iTNT Hub’s AI/ML Lab, AR/VR Studio, IoT & Electronics Lab, Fab Lab and Design Studio and interacted with portfolio startups.

ALT iTNT Hub, in collaboration with Rolls-Royce, is organising a masterclass titled “AI in the Real World: From Data to Decision” on 1 October 2026 at KGiSL Institute of Technology, Coimbatore. The session will cover real-world AI applications, industry use cases, data-driven decision-making and emerging opportunities, with practical insights from Rolls-Royce Data Scientists. E-certificates will be provided.

ALT iTNT Hub invites eligible law firms to apply for empanelment as Legal Partners to support startups, innovators, researchers and the DeepTech ecosystem. Areas include IP and technology law, startup and corporate law, contracts, technology transfer, data protection, AI and emerging technology, and regulatory compliance. Applications are open until 15 October 2026.

ALT iTNT Hub conducted a Sensitisation Programme at Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai, on 28 September 2026, engaging students, faculty, researchers, startups and innovation ecosystem members. The session introduced iTNT Hub’s initiatives and support for innovation, entrepreneurship, incubation, mentoring and DeepTech and Emerging Tech development.

ALT iTNT Hub conducted a Sensitisation Programme at Solamalai College of Engineering, Madurai, on 28 September 2026, engaging students, faculty, researchers, startups and innovation ecosystem members. The session introduced iTNT Hub’s initiatives and support for innovation, entrepreneurship, incubation, mentoring and DeepTech and Emerging Tech development.

ALT AI/ML patent holders are invited to join iTNT Hub’s 4-day AI-focused pre-incubation programme to validate their technology, explore market and industry applications, understand commercialisation pathways, and discover opportunities to build a startup around their patented innovation. Register through the provided link.