Catalysts
Who Are Our Catalysts ?
In science, a catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction without being consumed in the process. At TechTop, we believe the same principle applies to innovation.
Our Catalysts are the people, institutions, and organizations who accelerate the journey of young innovators. They give their time, knowledge, networks, and resources so that students’ ideas can transform into real-world solutions. They don’t take away the credit—they spark change, empower growth, and multiply impact.
Without these catalysts, TechTop’s mission of simplicity, sustainability, and scalability would not have reached thousands of students and schools across India.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) – our long-term partner in workshops and bootcamps.
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) – contributing mentors, judges, and resources.
Kerala Startup Mission (KSM) & Maker Village – providing venues, FabLabs, and incubation facilities.
Technopark Trivandrum – early supporter of TechTop challenges.
Engineering colleges and schools across India – nurturing grassroots innovators.
Intel, Qualcomm, TCS, IEEE – global technology leaders mentoring students.
Degree C – the continuous sponsor of TechTop National Innovation Challenge prizes since 2006.
Corporate innovation partners – offering funding, internships, and incubation support.
NITI Aayog’s Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) – enabling 10,000+ Atal Tinkering Labs nationwide.
NABARD – supporting rural innovation initiatives.
Kerala State Council for Science, Technology & Environment (KSCSTE) – backing student innovators and competitions.
Why Catalysts Matter
The journey of a student innovator is full of challenges. They need:
Mentorship to refine their ideas.
Labs & Infrastructure to build prototypes.
Funding to test and scale.
Networks to reach global markets.
This is where Catalysts step in. They bridge the gap between potential and progress. Through their support, TechTop has:
Engaged 16,000+ engineering students.
Supported 10,000+ tinkering labs.
Helped launch 30+ startups, some featured in Forbes 30 Under 30.
Every statistic is proof that our Catalysts are shaping the innovators of tomorrow.
Be a Catalyst for Change
The world needs more inclusive, sustainable, and scalable solutions. You can help make that possible.
If you are a university, corporate, NGO, policymaker, or global institution, you can:
Provide mentorship and expertise.
Support labs, bootcamps, and challenges.
Offer funding, incubation, and career pathways.
Champion the next generation of entrepreneurs and changemakers.
By becoming a Catalyst, you don’t just support students—you help build the future of innovation in India and beyond.
