The partnership between KIIT-TBI and the MeitY Startup Hub, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), GoI, has been instrumental in fostering sustainable growth in the Electronics and IT industries across Odisha and PAN India. Through flagship programs such as MeitY TIDE 2.0 EIR, MeitY TIDE 2.0 Grant, TIDE 2.0 Scale Up Investment Grant, MeitY SASACT, and MeitY SAMRIDH Accelerator, KIIT-TBI has significantly advanced its mission. These programs have played a pivotal role in nurturing early-stage innovative concepts, guiding them through validation and toward commercialization.

The support provided through the TIDE 2.0 EIR and TIDE 2.0 Grant has been particularly impactful, enabling the development and growth of early-stage innovations. Furthermore, the MeitY SASACT scheme has been crucial in the post-COVID-19 era. This initiative has supported startups working on electronics hardware and ICT-based technologies, helping them to develop or repurpose solutions tailored to the new normal. The MeitY SAMRIDH Accelerator scheme has has facilitated the raising of private investment and has helped startups reach the market more effectively.