Startup incubators in Chennai

IIT Madras Incubation Cell

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

GDC, IIT Madras

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

StartupTN

Tamil Nadu's nodal startup agency building one of India's fastest-growing entrepreneurship ecosystems.

EDII, Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's apex body for entrepreneurship education, startup incubation, and MSME development

Department of Agricultural Marketing & Agri Business, Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu government department funding agri-tech startups with grants up to Rs 25 lakh for agricultural innovation

Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)

India's first emerging and deep-tech innovation network established by Tamil Nadu government

Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP

Chennai-based startup accelerator with a sector-agnostic approach and a focus on space-tech and deep-tech, helping early-stage founders build scalable products through structured mentorship.

AIC Anna Incubator

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

CIBA

ICAR's Central Institute of Brackishwater Aquaculture in Chennai, serving as the nodal agency for brackishwater aquaculture development in India since 1987.

Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation

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.

Villgro

India's oldest social enterprise incubator, founded in 2001, having supported 340+ enterprises across healthcare, agriculture, and climate that have collectively raised over 4 billion rupees.

IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation

Technology Innovation Hub at IIT Madras incubating deep-tech startups in sensors, networking, AI and cyber-physical systems.

Government of Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu's state government, backing startups statewide through StartupTN.

Indian Institute of Technology Madras

India's top-ranked IIT, anchoring Chennai's deeptech ecosystem through IITM Incubation Cell and Research Park.

AGNI COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY

Engineering college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offering UG/PG programs and featuring the Agni Incubation Foundation and Agni MSME Incubation centre.

Central Footwear Training Institute, Chennai

Autonomous government institute in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offering premier training in footwear manufacture and design under the Ministry of MSME.

Meenakshi College of Engineering

Meenakshi College of Engineering hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology

Autonomous engineering college in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, an academic collaboration between Loyola College Society and ICAM, France, with an Entrepreneurship Cell.

PERI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY

PERI INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

MAHALASHMI TECH CAMPUS

MAHALASHMI TECH CAMPUS hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

Tagore Medical College and Hospital

Tagore Medical College and Hospital hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research

Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, focusing on higher education and research.

Anna University

University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with constituent and affiliated colleges, and an Atal Incubation Centre for entrepreneurship.

Rajalakshmi Engineering College

Rajalakshmi Engineering College hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE

VELAMMAL ENGINEERING COLLEGE hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

Indian Institute of Information Technology Design and Manufacturing Kancheepuram

Institute of National Importance in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, specializing in IT Enabled Design and Manufacturing.

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies

Vels Institute of Science, Technology and Advanced Studies hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Management Sciences

Sri Ramachandra Faculty of Management Sciences hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Chennai.

HINDUSTAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY & SCIENCE

A prestigious higher education institution in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, offering a wide spectrum of UG, PG, Diploma, Research, and Doctoral programs.

Sathyabama Institute of Science and Technology

Category-1 Deemed to be University in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, with 38 years of academic excellence and a startup ecosystem.

SRM Institute of Science and Technology Ramapuram Campus

SRM Institute of Science & Technology is an academic institution with a campus in Ramapuram, Chennai, offering diverse academic programs.

CV Ram College of Engineering

DST NIDHI-TBI: CVRCE TBI

Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-Madras) (R-TBI)

DST TBI: Rural Technology and Business Incubator (RTBI)

St.Peter's Engineering College - Technology Business Incubator

DST TBI: St.Peter's Engineering College - Technology Business Incubator

University of Madras

DST TBI: Technology Business Incubator (TBI) - University of Madras

Vel Tech Rangarajan Dr Sagunthala R&D Institute of Science and Technology

DST TBI: Vel Tech Technology Incubator

PayPal Incubator

Startup incubator

Start Tank

Innovation space for early stage startups, based in the PayPal/Braintree London and Chennai offices

AI Venture Factory

Accelerators and incubators

Constient Global Solutions

Startup studio focused on multiple sectors

AJ Ventures and Investments

VC and incubator company investing primarily in India

thestartupcentre.in

Startup accelerator & incubator

Vyugam

Venture capital fund and accelerator focused on startups

InnoVEN

Venture capital firm

WhileOfOne

Venture capital fund investment in early-stage internet and mobile startups

SansPareil Corporate Advisory Group

Investment bank and incubator focused on small and medium-sized businesses

RTBI

Goverment backed startup incubator

Kaay Innovation

VC-backed sector-agnostic accelerator and incubator

CIIC

Incubator backed by the academic institution

AMET Centre for Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Incubation

Business accelerator and incubator

3G school of Applied Entrepreneurship

Academic institution backed sector-agnostic accelerator and incubator

StartupBuddy

Sector agnostic startup accelerator

EnlightenVC.online

Incubator focused on tech startups

IITM Bioincubator

Startup incubator focused on biotech

IE-Techa

VC and accelerator focused on multiple sectors

Vaanam

Accelerator for early-stage space tech startups

SaaSBOOMi

Venture capital and A&I focused on SaaS companies

Vel Tech TBI

Technology business incubator

TechGroov

Startup accelerator

Atal-GreatLakes Balachandran Incubator

Provider of incubation and support for technology startups

ShelterTech Accelerator

Housing sector focused startup accelerator

Sri Sairam Techno Incubation Foundation

Incubator firm focusing on tech startups

Anna Incubator

Sector agnostic incubator backed by Anna University

Pongu Ventures

Startup venture studio focused on business consultation, accounting, and tech sectors

SPEC-TBI

Academic institution backed sector agnostic incubator focused on startups

Multi Cr Startups Network

Venture Capital fund supporting various startups

Startify

Startup accelerator and incubator

Drona Ventures

VC backed incubator focused on multiple sectors