We are proud to announce the formal inauguration of the dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre, held on Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at IIT Dharwad.

A Milestone for Innovation at IIT Dharwad!

We are proud to announce the formal inauguration of the dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre, held on Tuesday, 14th October 2025 at IIT Dharwad.

The ceremony was graced by Hon’ble Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, Government of India, alongside Dr. Jitendra Kumar, MD BIRAC, Prof. VenkappayyA R. dEsAi, Director, IIT Dharwad, and several other distinguished dignitaries. This state-of-the-art incubation centre is set to accelerate biotechnology, deep-tech, and NewGen technology innovations, providing startups with world-class infrastructure, mentorship, and access to IIT Dharwad’s vibrant research ecosystem. A proud moment for regional innovation, entrepreneurship, and the growing startup ecosystem in North Karnataka!