Academic institutions backing Indian startups

SIIC IIT Kanpur is an academic provider supporting startups. Further details can be found on their website, https://siicincubator.com. This entity offers grant funding for various initiatives. Their programs include: - IITK FinTech Spark Program at SIIC IIT Kanpur: Provides grants up to ₹4L. - IITK FinTech Spark Program: Offers grants up to ₹6L. - RKVY-RAFTAAR Scheme Student Agripreneurs – SIIC IIT Kanpur: Grants available up to ₹4L. - UDAAN Drone Acceleration Program – SIIC IIT Kanpur (Cohort 3): Grant amounts vary. - RKVY-RAFTAAR Agritech Startup Scheme: Offers grants ranging from ₹5L to ₹25L. - EngSUI Innovation Challenge: Provides grants up to ₹20L. - EngSUI Seed Fund: Offers grants up to ₹1Cr.

IIT Delhi's tech transfer and incubation arm — 280+ startups, ₹450 Cr+ funding facilitated since 1992.

IIMA Ventures is an Academic funding provider. Its official website is https://iimaventures.com. This organisation offers equity funding to Indian startups. It runs several programs designed to support various sectors. These include: - The "Women's Economic Empowerment" program, which provides equity funding from ₹45L. - The "Bharat Inclusion Initiative by IIMA Ventures", also offering equity funding from ₹45L. - The "IIMA Ventures Aerospace & Defence Acceleration Fund", which provides equity funding up to ₹3.7Cr.

PIEDS functions as an academic technology business incubator, operating from BITS Pilani. This organisation is dedicated to supporting deep-tech startups, focusing on areas such as IoT, semiconductors, healthcare, and renewable energy. It is backed by both DST and NITI Aayog. PIEDS offers various funding opportunities to Indian startups, including both grant and equity options through its programs. - SMT. Raj Kumari Jain Seed Fund for Innovation at PIEDS BITS Pilani: Provides grants ranging from ₹30L to ₹50L. - GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program Cohort 2: Offers grants up to ₹10L. - Saksham – Women Entrepreneurship Support Program: Provides grants up to ₹10L. - PIEDS x 1811 Labs : Gen AI Accelerator: Offers grants up to ₹10L. - PIEDS SIDBI iDEX Fund - BITS Pilani PIEDS: Provides grants up to ₹1.5Cr. - Mookerji Innovation Fund (MIF): Offers equity funding from ₹5L to ₹50L. - PIEDS Acceleration Opportunity: Provides grants up to ₹10L.

One of India's pioneering academic incubators at IIT Bombay, SINE has supported 245+ tech startups that have collectively raised over $940 million and produced unicorns like Gupshup.

Himachal Pradesh's first technology business incubator at IIT Mandi, supporting 600+ startups with Rs 24.7 Cr in funding disbursed.

NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore operates as an academic provider. Its official website is https://nsrcel.org. This entity provides grant funding to Indian startups. Among its initiatives are: - Healthcare Incubation Program – NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, which offers grants of varying amounts. - NSRCEL Launchpad 30 at IIM Bangalore, providing grants up to ₹5L.

Agri-business incubator at ICAR-NAARM Hyderabad running the Agri UDAAN accelerator and supporting food and agriculture startups with mentoring, seed funding, and SIDBI partnerships.

IHFC, IIT Delhi functions as a Technology Innovation Hub dedicated to cobotics. This academic institution focuses on incubating startups within key advanced technology sectors. The hub supports emerging companies in fields such as robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), drones, and medical devices. It offers grant funding through several distinct programs, including: - Bharat Safety: Design. Deploy. Deliver. by AIC IIT Delhi & Honda India Foundation, providing grants up to ₹10 Lakh. - Bharat Byte Semiconductor Accelerator at AIC IIT Delhi, with grants up to ₹10 Lakh. - KrishiTech Synapse 2026 by IHFC, IIT Delhi, offering grants up to ₹5 Crore. - IHFC–ARTPARK–Siemens Healthineers MedTech Call for Proposals 2026, providing grants up to ₹2 Crore. - IHFC–India Accelerator MedTech Impact Call 2026, with grants up to ₹5 Crore.

The IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre is an academic incubator that supports early-stage startups. Based at the IIM Lucknow Noida campus, the centre delivers programs that typically span 24 months, providing both seed funding and mentorship. It runs several programs for startups, including: - NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP), which offers equity funding up to ₹25L. - UDBHAV 2.0 Program, providing grant funding. - UDBHAV 3.0 Blockchain Incubation — IIML EIC CoE, also offering grant funding. - ImpactNest 2.0 Accelerator Program, with grant funding up to ₹2.5L. - AgriTech Acceleration Program 2026, offering grant funding up to ₹1L.

IIM Calcutta's Section 8 incubator supporting 1,000+ startups with business mentorship, funding access, and social impact programs.

DST-funded Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Palakkad focused on intelligent collaborative systems for energy and safety applications.

The Incubation Centre IIT Patna is an academic incubator based at IIT Patna. This government-funded initiative is dedicated to supporting startups in Bihar, with a specific focus on areas such as electronics system design, medical devices, IoT, and deep tech. The centre provides essential resources like coworking spaces and prototyping support to its incubated ventures. Further information can be found on their website, https://iciitp.com. Among its offerings, the Incubation Centre IIT Patna administers programs designed to provide funding to emerging companies. These include: - Innovate with SSDI Program at Incubation Centre IIT Patna: This program offers grant funding, where the specific amount varies.

India's first Atal Community Innovation Centre at a private university, incubating 140+ startups in Jaipur

Atal Incubation Centre at Indian School of Business, Mohali, accelerating early-stage founders with ISB's network and mentorship.

One of India's largest academic incubators at IIIT Hyderabad, housing 80+ startups across deep tech, MedTech, and social tech with 40,000 sq ft of incubation space.

IIMK LIVE operates as the business incubator and entrepreneurship centre associated with IIM Kozhikode. It supports startups through various initiatives. The centre offers various programs for entrepreneurs, including incubation, a LIFE fellowship, and the FINN X accelerator. For funding, IIMK LIVE provides grants to Indian startups through specific programs: - The WeaveX Textile Incubation Program offers grants up to ₹50L. - The DST–NIDHI Seed Support Scheme (SSS) provides grants up to ₹1Cr. - The USHUS Seed Grant Program offers grants ranging from ₹10L to ₹30L.

One of India's oldest technology incubators at PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, with 100,000 sq ft of facilities and 184+ startups supported across IT, biotech, and nanotech.

DST-funded Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Hyderabad for autonomous navigation and cyber-physical systems, with a 135-crore mandate and India's first testbed for autonomous vehicles.

ACIC-BMU Foundation is an academic organisation that supports early-stage startups. It operates as the Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University. This foundation concentrates its efforts on empowering women entrepreneurship within the startup ecosystem. It primarily assists startups located in Gurugram. The organisation provides various funding opportunities for Indian startups. These include both grant-based and equity-based support through its initiatives: - BOSCH–BMU Innovation Challenge Cohort 2 (grant funding) - Women in Tech Accelerator by ACIC-BMU Foundation & Ideabaaz (equity funding)

Agri-food startup incubator at IIT Kharagpur, supported under the central RKVY-RAFTAAR scheme.

AIC-IIITH Foundation functions as an academic incubator. It is based at IIIT Hyderabad. This foundation is dedicated to supporting social enterprises that utilize technology. Its focus is on ventures that align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. As a government-backed initiative, AIC-IIITH Foundation provides equity-free support to these tech-based social enterprises.

Pune-based Atal Incubation Centre with a 12-month incubation program and EMERGE pre-incubation track across EV, climate, AI, and healthtech.

Central India's leading Atal Incubation Centre at RNTU Bhopal, supporting 74+ startups with seed funding and a 13-week Discover Cohort program.

Award-winning incubator at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham Kerala, funding startups up to Rs 1 crore with 208+ ventures incubated.

RKVY-RAFTAAR funded agri-innovation cell at ANGRAU Tirupati, running AGRI INVO and MERISTEMS incubation programs for agripreneurs.

Rs 110 crore national deep-tech hub at IIT Ropar focused on agriculture and water technology, with 150+ incubated startups.

IIM Kashipur's incubation centre focused on agri-tech and rural entrepreneurship in Uttarakhand, having incubated 60+ agri startups under RKVY-RAFTAAR with INR 5-25 lakh funding.

Haryana-based private university with technical programs and a startup incubation center for student entrepreneurs.

GUSEC functions as an Academic incubation hub, affiliated with Gujarat University. Based in Ahmedabad, it offers zero-cost incubation services to startups. Through its initiatives, GUSEC provides seed funding to emerging Indian ventures. One of its key programs is the NIDHI SSS Seed Support at GUSEC, which offers equity funding up to ₹50 lakh.

IIIT Bangalore's incubation hub running MeitY TIDE 2.0 grants and the IMACX accelerator for ICT and deeptech startups.

IIMV FIELD is the incubation hub of IIM Visakhapatnam, operating as an academic provider. It offers pre-incubation, acceleration, and seed support. This hub specifically supports women entrepreneurs and social entrepreneurs. IIMV FIELD runs the "Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD," which provides grant funding of up to ₹5L.

IIM Nagpur's incubation foundation supporting 65+ startups with programs including a dedicated Women Startup Program.

DST-supported deep-tech incubator at IIT Hyderabad, having supported 70+ startups since 2015 that have generated over 100 crore rupees in revenue and created 800+ jobs.

Outcome-based tech university offering a deferred tuition model and entrepreneurship programs for student builders.

Bangalore engineering college with innovation labs and startup incubation at the heart of India's tech capital.

National Award-winning incubator at Somaiya Vidyavihar University, Mumbai, with 160+ startups incubated, 600+ jobs created, and ecosystem valued at over INR 1,226 crore.

Technology business incubator at IIT Roorkee fostering innovation through the TIDES Ignition Program and SAKSHI acceleration initiative, with MeitY TIDE 2.0 funding for ICT startups.

DST-funded technology business incubator at VJTI Mumbai supporting cleantech, IoT, and cybersecurity startups.

AIC Banasthali is an academic institution operating as an Atal Incubation Centre at Banasthali Vidyapith. It is uniquely dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs across India. The centre provides seed funding to startups. Its offerings include the NIDHI Seed Support Program at AIC Banasthali (For Women Entrepreneurs), which offers equity funding. Through this program, startups can access between ₹25L and ₹50L.

AIC RAISE functions as an academic organisation that supports startups. Further details are available on its official website, https://aicraise.com. This provider offers funding opportunities for startups, including the following program: - Sustainovation Challenge 2.0 at AIC RAISE, which offers grant funding up to ₹5L.

North-East India's first Atal Incubation Centre at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, supporting 100+ startups with seed grants up to Rs 25 lakh.

Eastern India's first MedTech incubator at AIIMS Patna, launched under DST's NIDHI initiative with seed funding and clinical validation support.

Bangalore-based healthcare-focused incubator at Dayananda Sagar University, supported by DST NIDHI, DBT-BIRAC, and MeitY, offering pre-incubation to acceleration programs.

The Dr. Bansi Dhar Incubation Centre (DBDIC) is an academic incubator. It operates as an IP-driven facility, situated at DBDI Gurugram. DBDIC focuses on supporting startups within the deep tech, biotech, and sustainability sectors. The centre provides essential lab infrastructure for these ventures. Its official website is https://www.dbdic.org.

The EDII, Tamil Nadu is an academic organisation that functions as Tamil Nadu's apex body. It is dedicated to promoting entrepreneurship education, supporting startup incubation, and facilitating MSME development within the state. This provider offers grant funding to Indian startups through its initiatives. One such program is the EDII Tamil Nadu Innovation Voucher Programme, which provides grants ranging from ₹3L to ₹7L.

DST-backed technology business incubator in Bangalore by JSS Mahavidyapeetha, having nurtured 175+ startups and a workforce of 6,000+ since 2010.

IIM Udaipur's DST-supported incubator running cohort-based programs for startups in Rajasthan with mentoring and investor access.

IIT Ropar's DST-backed incubator providing seed funding, labs, and structured programs for deeptech startups in Punjab.

DST-funded Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Tirupati specializing in positioning and precision technologies for navigation and mapping.

IIT Indore's Technology Innovation Hub focused on system simulation, modelling, and visualization for cyber-physical systems startups.

A new-generation IIT in Odisha driving innovation in tribal tech, smart systems, and engineering entrepreneurship.

Design-business incubator at Karnavati University in Gandhinagar, integrating design thinking, technology, and business mentorship to support startups in robotics, cybersecurity, and health-tech.

Gujarat's entrepreneurship-focused private university with deep industry ties in the Rajkot business corridor.

A Silicon Valley-style business school in Gurugram focused on tech, entrepreneurship, and venture creation.

Delhi University's co-educational college with innovation programs for student entrepreneurs in North Delhi.

Hyderabad engineering college with innovation programs and strong industry ties in Telangana's tech hub.

Runway Incubator, UPES is an academic incubator, supported by UPES in Dehradun. This incubator assists startups across various stages, from initial ideation to becoming investment-ready. It provides cohort-based programs and mentorship to help achieve these goals. Among its offerings, Runway Incubator, UPES runs the UPES DST-iTBI Ignition Grant 2.0 – Runway Incubator. This program offers grant funding up to ₹10 lakh for eligible ventures.

DST-supported Technology Business Incubator at Sandip Foundation in Nashik, nurturing 65+ startups across 20+ sectors with MeitY TIDE 2.0 funding and industry mentor networks.

Central Delhi's historic DU college with an innovation cell and entrepreneurship programs for student founders.

DST-supported Technology Business Incubator at Vellore Institute of Technology, operating BIRAC BioNEST and MeitY TIDE 2.0 programs for biotech and ICT startups since 2003.

Women-focused incubation centre at SNDT Women's University in Mumbai, requiring at least 30% women representation, backed by SIDBI and Startup India with co-working and mentorship support.

India's premier Jesuit business school in Jamshedpur, with a growing startup culture and social entrepreneurship focus.

AI innovation hub running the Avinya accelerator, backed by Karnataka government and IIT alumni

India's first Hub-and-Spoke agri-innovation incubator at PJTSAU Hyderabad, backed by NABARD, with 124+ startups incubated.

PJTSAU's agricultural innovation hub creating an inclusive agri-entrepreneurial ecosystem across Telangana through ideation-incubation-innovation bridges.

DST TBI: Venture Studio, Ahmedabad University

Atal Incubation Centre at Anna University Chennai supporting technology-driven, IP-centric startups across Tamil Nadu.

Sector-agnostic Atal Incubation Centre at Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University, Delhi, with a focus on Health-Tech, Env-Tech, and Agri-Tech.

Atal Innovation Mission-backed Section-8 incubator at IIT Delhi Technopark Sonipat, with 10,000 sq ft of makerspace and labs.

AIC Mahindra University operates as an Atal Incubation Centre within an academic setting. It is dedicated to supporting new ventures.This academic incubator focuses on aiding early-stage startups. Its activities are based in Hyderabad.Further information about its initiatives can be found on its official website, mahindrauniversity.edu.in/aic/.

Hardware-focused Atal Incubation Centre at Shiv Nadar University, Delhi NCR, with partnerships with Dassault Systemes and HCL Technologies.

Agriculture-focused Atal Incubation Centre at Baramati promoting rural entrepreneurship with FabLab, Food Innovation Lab, and co-working spaces.

India's only MedTech-focused Atal Incubation Centre at AMTZ Vizag, with 1 lakh sq ft of infrastructure and 150+ incubated startups.

Sector-agnostic Atal Incubation Centre at BIMTECH Greater Noida, with 300+ startups supported and Rs 76+ crore raised by alumni.

Odisha's first Atal Incubation Centre at Nalanda Institute of Technology, Bhubaneswar — seed fund up to ₹25 lakhs.

Kanpur-based engineering institute with an innovation and incubation cell supporting student startup ventures.

Multi-city incubator at Amity University with 650+ companies incubated, 263+ patents filed, and $40M+ invested in portfolio companies.

Andhra University is a central academic institution situated in Visakhapatnam. It supports startups through its A-Hub incubation ecosystem. This innovation campus covers 2-lakh sq ft and is funded under the RUSA 2.0 initiative.

Multi-disciplinary incubation centre by LNCT Group in Bhopal, covering sectors from healthcare and renewable energy to software and biotechnology.

Delhi University's science college in Karol Bagh with innovation cell and startup programs for student entrepreneurs.

Madhya Pradesh engineering institute fostering student innovation through incubation and entrepreneurship programs.

Times Group's private university in Greater Noida, building a startup-focused campus with media, tech, and innovation programs.

BITS Pilani Goa's innovation society running the BITS-BIRAC BioNEST incubator for health and environment startups.

Early-stage incubation centre focused on futuristic and advanced technologies for Indian startups.

DST-approved startup incubation centre at COEP Technological University Pune, offering innovation labs, co-working space, mentorship, and virtual incubation programs.

DST NM-ICPS-funded Technology Innovation Hub at BITS Pilani for Bio-Cyber Physical Systems (Bio-CPS) — healthcare, agriculture, water and environment — spanning the Pilani, Goa and Hyderabad campuses.

A top private technical university with a vibrant startup culture, hosting incubation programs at its scenic Goa campus.

Bangalore engineering college with an active E-Cell and innovation lab supporting student startup ventures.

UP engineering institute in Gorakhpur fostering entrepreneurship and tech innovation in Eastern Uttar Pradesh.

The Centre for Next-Gen Entrepreneurship in Science & Technology Foundation (CNEST), KLE Tech is an academic organization. Based at KLE Tech in Belagavi, Karnataka, it supports deep-tech founders. This foundation focuses on startups in areas such as AgriTech, MedTech, and AI/ML. CNEST, KLE Tech provides grant funding to early-stage ventures through its program: - CNEST TBI 2.0 — KLE Tech Belagavi, Karnataka: Offers grant funding up to ₹10L.

One of the largest government-supported incubators in North India at Chitkara University Punjab, having funded 101+ startups with DST, MeitY, and Startup Punjab backing.

Bangalore engineering college with an innovation center and active entrepreneurship programs for student startups.

Pune's premier government engineering college incubator, supporting 100+ startups with Deeptech and manufacturing focus.

Delhi University's vocational studies college with entrepreneurship programs for students in applied and professional fields.

University-backed, sector-agnostic startup incubator at CSJM University, Kanpur.

Section-8 company under Chhattisgarh Swami Vivekanand Technical University promoting rural innovation, entrepreneurship, and grassroots-level startup incubation.

Bangalore's multi-disciplinary private university with a strong engineering focus and startup incubation programs.

Technology Business Incubator of IIT Dharwad, hosting the BIRAC/DBT-backed dhaRti BioNEST Incubation Centre for biosciences, deep-tech, clean energy and agri-tech startups.

Ichalkaranji's textile engineering institute with incubation programs focused on textile innovation and manufacturing tech.

Navi Mumbai engineering college with an innovation hub and startup programs at the heart of Mumbai's tech satellite city.

Goa's leading DST-funded startup incubator at Don Bosco College of Engineering, empowering TourismTech entrepreneurs with 180+ startups supported and INR 111 crore raised.

Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande Centre at IIT Madras enabling lab-to-market transition for deep-tech startups, having guided 375+ ventures across 100 STEM institutions.

Greater Noida engineering institute with strong industry ties and innovation programs for student entrepreneurs.

Executive graduate school offering an MBA in Arts Innovation and social entrepreneurship

Kerala's premier government medical institution, hosting a biomedical incubator for health-tech startups.

Greenovator Incubation Foundation (GIF), located at NIT Srinagar, operates as an academic incubator. This organisation functions as India's initial green-tech incubator, dedicated to supporting ventures in specialized sectors. It is a DST-backed iTBI, concentrating on startups within AgriTech, EnviroTech, and AlterTech domains. GIF aims to foster innovation in these critical areas.The foundation provides funding to Indian startups primarily through grant programs. These include: - Greenovator i-TBI Ignition Grant Cohort 3.0 — NIT Srinagar, offering funding up to ₹10L.

Hyderabad engineering institution with innovation labs and startup incubation programs under the GNI Group.

IIT (BHU) Varanasi's Technology Innovation Hub for Data Analytics & Predictive Technologies under NM-ICPS.

IIT Gandhinagar's incubation centre supporting technology startups with mentoring, funding, and prototyping infrastructure in Gujarat.

Odisha's national IT institute fostering tech entrepreneurship through incubation and innovation programs.

Delhi's premier IT-focused research institute with a strong entrepreneurship program and industry-connected innovation ecosystem.

IIIT Delhi's incubator supporting AI, cybersecurity, and deeptech startups with funding, mentorship, and academic collaboration.

India's first IIM and a leading business school, fostering startups through its Innovation Park and incubation programs.

Meerut-based private university with engineering, management, and medical programs supporting student startups.

DST Special Centre: Biomedical Engineering Technology incubation Centre (BETiC)

India's largest deeptech startup hub with 500+ incubated startups spanning robotics, AI, space tech, and advanced manufacturing.

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation is an academic institution that operates as a Technology Innovation Hub. This foundation is situated at IIT Madras and is a Government-backed initiative. The organisation is dedicated to incubating deep-tech startups. Its focus areas include sensors, networking, artificial intelligence (AI), and cyber-physical systems. Operating under the frameworks of DST, TIH, and NM-ICPS, the foundation supports innovative ventures. It provides funding to startups without taking equity.

IKN Innovation Foundation, IMI Kolkata functions as an academic business incubator. It is an initiative based at the International Management Institute Kolkata. The foundation manages the NEEV Incubation Center. This center is dedicated to supporting innovation-driven ventures. It specifically focuses on assisting startups within the domains of social enterprise and sustainability.

Business Incubation Centre of RTMNU Nagpur — funding early-stage startups, students & researchers up to ₹10 lakh.

India's top engineering institution, home to SINE incubator and one of the country's most vibrant startup ecosystems.

India's first IIT and one of its largest, with a thriving incubation ecosystem via STEP and ECell.

Delhi's women-only technical university fostering women entrepreneurship through innovation and incubation programs.

IRMA's incubator in Anand supporting early-stage rural social enterprises with mentoring, research collaboration, and capacity building.

ISB I-Venture functions as an academic incubator, offering support to startups in India. Accessible through its website, i-venture.org, this organisation provides equity funding to new ventures. Among its programs, ISB I-Venture runs the ISB I-WIN Accelerator for Women-Led Startups (Cohort 5).

Jaipur engineering college with an active innovation cell and incubation programs in Rajasthan's growing startup ecosystem.

Noida's premier private IT-focused institution with strong research programs and a startup incubation ecosystem.

DST-supported technology business incubator at JECRC University, Jaipur, nurturing student-led startups with mentorship, co-working space, seed funding, and TIDE 2.0 grants.

Jharkhand's security and public administration university expanding into tech innovation and startup programs.

West Bengal engineering college with innovation labs and startup incubation programs in the Kalyani tech corridor.

Tamil Nadu university with engineering and management programs offering incubation support for student startups.

Mysuru's JSS educational group running incubation across engineering, medical, and management campuses in Karnataka.

Award-winning TBI at KIIT University — 380+ startups, ₹1,300 Cr+ follow-on funding raised.

DST-supported technology business incubator at KL University, Vijayawada, empowering youth through entrepreneurship with lab access, mentorship, and MeitY TIDE 2.0 grants.

DST-recognised technology business incubator (KLE-CTIE) in Hubballi, Karnataka, supporting 145+ startups in IT, electronics, and ESDM with funding and mentorship.

Erode's top private engineering college with an AIM-backed incubator focused on textile and manufacturing tech.

India's first hospital-based incubator funded by BIRAC BioNEST, supporting healthcare innovators in medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health at LVPEI Hyderabad.

Jaipur campus of the prestigious Manipal Group, with a startup-friendly culture and incubation programs for student founders.

The Mercatus Center is an academic research center operating under George Mason University, based in the USA. It provides grants to high-impact entrepreneurs and thinkers from around the world. A key initiative offered by the center is the Emergent Ventures program.

Section 8 incubation ecosystem at Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam, supporting startups in AI, IoT, cybersecurity, robotics, and biotech under RUSA 2.0.

DST-funded technology business incubator at Manipal Academy of Higher Education supporting startups in HealthTech, AgriTech, renewable energy, and nanotechnology.

MSInS-funded technology business incubator at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, Sangli, supporting 30+ startups in western Maharashtra with funding up to INR 10 lakh.

DST-NSTEDB programme implemented by EDII establishing innovation centres in 26 academic institutions across 13 states to foster student entrepreneurship and startup creation.

Top NIT in Odisha with a strong innovation culture, TBI, and a growing startup ecosystem in Eastern India.

DST-iTBI incubation centre at NIT Agartala supporting early-stage hardware & deeptech startups.

Delhi's premier government technical university with a strong startup culture and innovation ecosystem in West Delhi.

Pandit Deendayal Energy University hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Gandhinagar.

Agritech incubation initiative at ICAR-IARI Pusa, New Delhi, supporting startups commercialising agricultural research.

Punjab's private multi-disciplinary university with innovation labs and incubation support for student startups.

Houston's top research university, home to the Rice Alliance — one of the world's leading startup accelerator programs.

Bangalore engineering college with innovation programs and startup incubation in VTU's technology corridor.

Gujarat's nodal deep-tech incubator under DST-GoG, housed in Vadodara's GIDC industrial estate with cleanrooms, bio-fabrication labs, and multiple government-backed seed funding schemes.

InterviewBit's premium tech university with an elite builder community and startup-friendly curriculum.

Delhi University's premier commerce college — a launchpad for business and fintech founders from North Campus.

Sharda University's Section 8 incubator supporting startups across India and abroad

Navi Mumbai management college with entrepreneurship programs for business and tech startup founders.

Chikkaballapura engineering college with innovation programs and startup support in Karnataka's rural tech corridor.

South Delhi's liberal arts college with entrepreneurship programs for founders in social enterprise and humanities-driven innovation.

Delhi University's prominent Sikh minority college with an active E-Cell and startup programs for student founders.

Hyderabad engineering college with innovation programs and startup incubation in Telangana's growing tech ecosystem.

Coimbatore's arts and science college with innovation programs and startup support in Tamil Nadu's industrial hub.

Non-profit incubator at Sri Sairam Engineering College in Chennai, supporting 85+ startups including 14 women-led ventures across defence, robotics, drones, healthcare, and agriculture.

One of India's largest private universities, with a 1,000-acre campus and an AIM-backed incubator for deep-tech startups.

Andhra Pradesh campus of the SRM group, with modern innovation labs and startup incubation in a greenfield university town.

Technology Business Incubator of Sri Sri University in Cuttack, Odisha, supporting startups in advanced manufacturing, IT, hardware, and electronics with DST-NIDHI backing.

DST-supported Technology Business Incubator at KIET Group of Institutions in Ghaziabad, the only incubator in India exclusively promoting first-generation entrepreneurs with iDEX partnership.

West Bengal engineering college near Kolkata with innovation programs in the industrial Batanagar corridor.

Bhopal engineering institute with innovation programs and startup incubation in Madhya Pradesh's capital.

Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Bombay under NM-ICPS, supporting IoT-focused startups through the Aarohan seed support program.

Top UC campus in Silicon Valley's orbit with the Beall Applied Innovation center supporting deep-tech and biotech startups.

Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI is an academic incubation centre operating under NIT Hamirpur. This i-TBI receives support from the Department of Science & Technology (DST). Its website is https://nith.ac.in/ITBI/index.html. The foundation focuses on assisting founders, particularly those based in the Himachal region. It provides crucial support through ignition grants and access to essential prototyping infrastructure. Among its initiatives, the foundation offers the following program: - Uttishthati Foundation i-TBI Ignition Grant 2.0 — NIT Hamirpur, which provides grant funding up to ₹10L.

Nagpur-area engineering college with innovation programs and startup support in Vidarbha's industrial region.

Mangalore's Yenepoya University engineering school with startup programs at the intersection of health and tech.