Dharwad Research Ecospace for Advancing Minds
DREAM TBI is Dharwad's apex government-backed technology business incubator under DIMHANS, bridging clinical neuroscience with startup engineering.
Innovate. Incubate. Grow. Succeed.
DREAM TBI's structured three-stage journey transforms your idea into a market-ready, clinically validated neurotech startup — backed by Karnataka's apex government incubator.
INCUBATE
Where Ideas Take Root
We nurture ideas with the right support, mentorship and resources. Every great venture begins with a seed — we provide the fertile ground for it to sprout into a market-ready innovation.
GROW
Build Strong Foundations
We empower startups to grow, evolve, and build strong foundations for the future. Scale your product, team, and market reach inside India's premier neurotech ecosystem.
SUCCEED
Celebrate & Create Impact
We celebrate success together and create impact that inspires the world. From Karnataka to global markets — DREAM TBI startups change lives and define the future of healthcare.
Ready to build
the future?
DREAM TBI is Karnataka's only government-backed neurotech incubator at a premier psychiatric institution. Applications open for Batch #7.
Leadership Behind DREAM TBI
Pioneering clinical leaders and executive officers driving neurotech innovation under DIMHANS and the Government of Karnataka.
Dr. Arunkumar C
Chairman DREAM TBI & Director DIMHANS Dharwad
Dr. Srinivas Kosgi
Coordinator & Director, DREAM TBI Dharwad
Dr. Shivarudrappa Bhairappanavar
Chief Executive Officer, DREAM TBI Dharwad
DREAM TBI Thrust Areas
Six high-priority research domains where DREAM TBI is building Karnataka's most advanced neuro-psychiatric innovation infrastructure — approved by the Dept. of Electronics, IT, Bt & ST.
Molecular & Genetic Diagnostic Laboratory
State-of-the-art molecular biology and genetic testing facilities for early diagnostic identification of complex psychiatric and neurodegenerative conditions.
How does DREAM TBI help you?
DREAM TBI under DIMHANS and Govt. of Karnataka is a digital healthcare platform that helps you identify and apply for clinical trial approvals, laboratory sandbox access, and seed grants with ease.
All approvals in one place
Get everything you need in one place without having to go to individual Ministries or Departments.
Real-time status tracking
Get real-time updates on the status of your incubation and trial applications with ease.
Secure document repository
Upload trial protocols once and use them in all your regulatory applications.
Easy license renewal
Renew your CDSCO and ethics committee approvals easily through a seamless interface.
Fast query management
Get quick resolution to your queries from our dedicated DIMHANS clinical technical team.
Know your grants & labs
A smart guided portal that tells you precisely which grants your startup needs across Karnataka.
Connect with us from 9am to 6pm, Monday - Saturday for grievance/query redressal.
Hear directly from DREAM TBI & DIMHANS technical team.
Key approvals & facilities available on DREAM TBI
Accelerate your medical device testing and clinical trials with government-backed CDSCO sandboxes and DIMHANS ethics clearances.
Clinical Trial & Patient Cohort Access
Direct ethical clearance for testing neurotech devices across 1,200+ patient cohorts.
ISO 13485 Medical Device Licensing
Accelerated testing sandbox for CDSCO medical device manufacturing and safety compliance.
Bio-X Seed Fund Disbursement
Non-dilutive seed grants up to ₹25 Lakhs for prototyping and clinical validation.
IP Patent Filing & Legal Assistance
Full legal counsel and financial subsidy for Indian and global medical patent filings.
Research Excellence At DREAM TBI – Karnataka's Leading Neurotech Ecosystem
At DREAM TBI, we deliver world-class clinical research by combining advanced bio-signal technology with the expertise of DIMHANS neuro-psychiatrists across key research disciplines. Our specialized centres of excellence address complex neurological and psychiatric challenges.
Polygraph & Brain Mapping Research Lab
Establishing polygraph and EEG brain mapping facilities to facilitate research for neurotech startups and assist law enforcement authorities.
Clinical Trial Access at DIMHANS
Direct ethics committee review and access to 1,200+ patient cohort studies.
DREAM TBI Network: Delivering Advanced Healthcare Innovation Across Karnataka
With a state-wide network spanning 48 incubated startups, ₹12.4 Cr in seed funding, 150+ clinical validations, and 4 specialized laboratories at DIMHANS Dharwad.
Karnataka's premier healthcare incubator network.
DIMHANS specialist doctors overseeing trial cohorts.
Government grants and follow-on venture funding.
Proprietary medical devices and diagnostic algorithms.
EEG-EMG, VR Sandbox & Hardware Fabrication shop.
Published in top international neuroscience journals.
Founders & Clinicians Speak
"NeuralMind AI was validated across 1,200 psychiatric patients at DIMHANS. DREAM TBI provided clinical trial access and ₹3.8 Cr follow-on funding support."
Dr. Sameer Joshi & Priya Sharma
NeuralMind AI • Founders
Dr. Shachindra & Clinical Team
DIMHANS Dharwad • Neuro-Psychiatry Leads"CogniRem VR therapeutic software is now deployed across 35 psychiatric hospitals in South India, thanks to DIMHANS clinical trial backing."
Dr. Vandana Rao
CogniRem VR • Chief Medical Officer
Kiran Kumar, M.Tech
Synaptech Neurodevices • Founder & Lead Architect
Meera Kulkarni
PsycheCare Digital • Founder & CEO"Bridging non-invasive neuro-stimulation algorithms with hardware prototyping labs accelerates Indian medical device patents."
Dr. Ananya Kulkarni, PhD
DREAM TBI • Chief Scientific Officer
Prof. Vikram Deshmukh
IISc & DREAM TBI • Head of MedTech Prototyping"We celebrate startup success together and create global healthcare impact that inspires the world."
Dr. Shivarudrappa Bairappanavar
DREAM TBI • CEOWhat's New At DREAM TBI
DREAM TBI DIMHANS & Neurosense Pvt. Ltd. Sign Landmark MoU
Dr. Arunkumar (Chairman, DREAM TBI DIMHANS Dharwad) and Dr. Alagiri Govindasamy (Founder, Neurosense Pvt. Ltd.) signed the MoU, initiating DREAM TBI's first incubation process.
Introductory Workshop: Accelerating Your Startup Journey
Join our network of visionaries! DREAM TBI DIMHANS Dharwad invites leading industry experts and entrepreneurs to join as Business Mentors and guide student innovators.
Call for Bio-X Acceleration Batch #6 Applications
Non-dilutive seed grants up to ₹25 Lakhs, CDSCO regulatory sandbox access, and patient cohort trial support at DIMHANS campus.
Backed by Apex Government, Academic & Clinical Organizations