Bengaluru, October 01, 2026: Chevron Engineering and Innovation Excellence Center (ENGINE) and the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) have launched the Chevron-IITM Energy Technology Incubation Program to support early-stage innovators, researchers and social entrepreneurs working on energy-related solutions.

The programme will focus on areas including energy technologies, infrastructure, carbon utilisation, circular economy and resource efficiency. Participants will receive pre-incubation support, technical mentorship, prototype funding and entrepreneurship guidance through IIT Madras’ research and incubation ecosystem. 

Dr. Akshay Sahni, Country Head, Chevron India, said, “This new initiative is a key part of Chevron UDAAN, our community partnership portfolio, set with the intent to help opportunities take flight. Chevron ENGINE brings together India’s deep engineering and technology talent with Chevron’s global resources and expertise to help address current and future energy challenges. Through this partnership with IIT Madras, we are extending that idea into India’s innovation ecosystem by supporting student teams, researchers and social entrepreneurs developing practical solutions for the energy sector.

By combining technical mentorship, entrepreneurial support and applied industry perspective, we hope to help build future-ready talent and advance ideas that can contribute to affordable, reliable and ever-cleaner energy.” 

Prof Ashwin Mahalingam, Dean – Alumni and Corporate Relations, IIT Madras, said, "Through the Chevron - IITM Energy Technology Incubation program, we hope to collaboratively provide innovators with access to mentorship, technical expertise and a strong innovation ecosystem to help translate promising ideas into practical solutions. Partnerships such as this are instrumental in advancing our vision of harnessing technology and innovation to address real-world energy challenges.

Under the programme, Chevron ENGINE may contribute industry expertise, technical mentorship, employee volunteering and opportunities for innovators to engage with industry. IIT Madras will provide access to its research, innovation and incubation ecosystem to support the development, testing and scaling of energy technologies. 

The partnership builds on Chevron’s ongoing engagement with IIT Madras and its stated focus on innovation, education and capacity building through community partnerships.