The programme supports early to mid-stage start-ups through mentoring, infrastructure, and ecosystem access, enabling founders to move from validated concepts to execution within an academic environment. The incubation programme supports technology-driven, industry-agnostic ventures that address real-world challenges. Key focus areas include:
The programme supports ventures that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals by addressing sustainability, inclusion, and long-term societal impact through innovation.
Start-ups are encouraged to apply Industry 4.0 technologies such as automation, data, and digital systems to build scalable, future-ready solutions.
The programme prioritises ventures that address meaningful social, economic, and civic challenges with practical, technology-led approaches.
Founders are guided to build ventures that balance growth with responsibility, focusing on sound execution, sustainability, and long-term viability.
Idea-stage and early-validation support through mentoring and structured bootcamps.
A semi-structured engagement of up to 18 months for start-ups with validated concepts, focused on product development, operations, and go-to-market readiness.
Post-incubation progression into independent operations, partnerships, or further growth pathways.
The incubation programme has supported start-ups across technology, sustainability, and enterprise innovation.
Favo construction technologies focuses on automation and advanced construction materials. The start-up is developing a mobile robotic system for concrete 3D printing, bricklaying, plastering, and painting. Its solution aims to reduce construction time and costs by approximately 40 percent through automation and patented technology.
Madi Tech Solutions works in the renewable energy and electrical equipment space. The company develops products such as EV chargers, solar inverters, DC home management systems, and online UPS solutions, supporting cleaner and more efficient energy use.
Yumploy is a web-based platform that provides a trusted information repository for professionals in India. The platform offers verified fact sheets and background checks to support workforce identity validation and transparency.
SpoofSense develops advanced face anti-spoofing technology for identity verification systems. The start-up has raised seed funding of over INR 1.4 crore from investors including 100x.vc, JITO, and Dholakia Ventures, and has conducted pilots with leading identity verification platforms. SpoofSense has also been featured on a Forbes technology podcast.
The incubation engagement runs for up to 18 months, depending on venture progress.
The programme supports funding readiness and investor connections. Funding decisions are external.
No. The programme encourages interdisciplinary and industry-agnostic participation.
Pre-incubation supports idea-stage validation, while incubation focuses on execution and market readiness.
