IIIT Delhi faculty-led startup Chartr completes technology transfer

Chartr, a research-based startup, has completed all the technology transfer from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology (IIIT) Delhi. It was incubated through academic research on campus, and has emerged as a functioning startup in public mobility solutions.

Chartr offers real-time transit tracking, data-driven decision support tools, and citizen engagement platforms. It is operational in multiple Indian cities for streamlining bus operations, reducing commuter wait times, and improving service reliability.

Chartr has bridged the gap between academic research and practical applications, making transport systems “more accessible, accountable, and efficient for everyday users”.

The application has not only based real-life solutions on deep research, but has completed all formal licensing processes with IIIT Delhi.

Founded at IIIT Delhi

It was founded by Pravesh Biyani, faculty at IIIT Delhi. He built Chartr on seven years of research in the areas of urban mobility and public systems optimisation.

“This moment is deeply personal and professional for me,” said Biyani. “Translating academic research into functioning products, navigating the challenges of deployment, and building a startup that survives the early hurdles — all while maintaining integrity to licensing norms — is rare. I’m proud that we could do it, and even prouder that we could do it here, at IIIT-Delhi.” He added.

Now Chartr is looking to move into the next phase: Scaling operations, ensuring recurring revenue, and deepening customer relationships.

Ranjan Bose, director of IIIT Delhi said, “Chartr’s journey exemplifies how academic research, when supported by forward-looking institutional policies, can make tangible impact. It sets a precedent and shows that Indian academic institutions can be fertile ground for world-class innovation.”