The i4C Hub is India’s most trusted innovation ecosystem driving industry-academia collaboration through hackathons, skilling programs, and strategic partnerships.
The i4C Hub is a collaborative ecosystem designed to strengthen India’s technology education system. It fosters long-term, sustainable bonds between academic institutions and industry partners, empowering teachers and enabling students to become industry-ready professionals.
The Mission: i4C Hub is a national-level education and innovation network that aims to: - Increase employability of technology students - Bridge the gap between academic curriculum and industry needs. Build long-term engagement between academia and industry - Empower educators to transform the learning ecosystem.
We connect: Institutes, Teachers, Students, Employers, Trainers, and Corporates
i4C Hub is a response to India’s growing engineering education challenges. Despite producing over 1.5 million graduates annually, most face limited job prospects due to lack of internships and skill mismatches. i4C Hub addresses these critical gaps through innovation-led engagement and skilling.
Solution? i4C bridges these gaps with stronger collaboration, hands-on training, internships, bootcamps, and national innovation programs like SIH.
i4C Hub is designed for every stakeholder in the innovation and education ecosystem. Whether you’re an institute looking to upgrade your curriculum, a trainer ready to mentor, or a CSR unit looking to invest in impact—i4C Hub has a role for you.
Through i4C Hub, colleges and universities can seamlessly integrate real-world exposure and next-gen training into their curriculum. The platform supports curriculum enhancement, faculty upskilling, and student development for industry readiness.
Programs Offered: Value-added training & FDPs - College-level and Smart India Hackathons - Corporate internships for students - Student upskilling aligned with industry - Minor degree support: AI/ML, IoT, Blockchain, Embedded Systems, etc. - Guest lectures, NEP credit courses, bootcamps, Idea Labs
Strengthen your corporate culture with a focus on collaboration and inavnovation
i4C Hub helps you: - Hire industry-ready interns with reduced onboarding time - Connect with 1000+ institutes for PoC, hiring, or hackathons - Launch internal/external innovation challenges - Sponsor events like SIH, Diabetes Hackathon, and more - Access talent via curated problem statements - Run CSR education programs across India
At i4C, our projects are crafted to bridge the critical gap between academic learning and real-world application. We work at the intersection of education, technology, industry, and inclusion designing programs that empower students, engage institutions, and accelerate corporate innovation. From nationwide hackathons to deep-skilling bootcamps, our initiatives are rooted in hands-on, high-impact engagement.
i4C Hub 2025-26 Calendar Highlights
A national challenge to crowdsource drone detection and counter-UAV tech innovations from startups and researchers.
Establishing Centers of Excellence to bring cutting-edge tech training and innovation labs to underrepresented institutions.
Empowering school students to co-create awareness tools, digital kits, and peer-learning models for Type 1 & Type 2 Diabetes.
Fostering Green IT tech innovations in sustainability, EV battery management , and circular economy through a domain-specific hackathon.
Mobility-focused challenge enabling fresh talent to prototype solutions for smart manufacturing and automotive innovation.
Ready to enhance employability through essential life skills? Reach out to us, and let's start shaping your impactful program together!
Share your ideas with us for a customized experience! Email us at support@i4c.in | vivek.kulkarni@i4c.in | sourabh@i4c.in
+91 96657 63636 / 9850458254
At i4C, we are passionate about empowering individuals with the life skills necessary for employability. Whether you’re a corporation, an educational institution, or a non-profit, our programs can enhance personal development, foster critical thinking, and prepare participants for successful careers. Let us help you equip your community with the essential skills needed to thrive in today's competitive job market. Join us for Life Skills for Employability with i4C today and make a lasting impact on your future.
