Startup incubators in Gujarat

Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)

Gujarat government's single-window incubation hub for student startups under the Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP).

GUSEC

Gujarat University's zero-cost startup incubation hub in Ahmedabad, having supported 600+ startups with seed funding up to INR 50 lakh and comprehensive resources.

IIMA Ventures

IIM Ahmedabad's startup incubator and seed investor, formerly IIMA-CIIE (CIIE.CO), with offices in Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Indore and Guwahati.

Next Bharat Ventures IFSC Private Limited

Suzuki-backed ₹340 Cr impact fund investing in agriculture, financial inclusion, and mobility startups solving for Bharat.

iCreate

A Gujarat government-backed technology incubator in Ahmedabad, running funding schemes and challenges for hardware and deep-tech founders.

Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation (KIIF)

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

Jaivel Aerospace

Ahmedabad-based aerospace manufacturing and technology company that runs a startup acceleration fund supporting early-stage ventures in aerospace, defence, and advanced manufacturing.

Government of Gujarat

Gujarat's state government supporting startups through the Startup Gujarat initiative, SSIP, seed funding, and incubation infrastructure.

IIEC, IIT Gandhinagar

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

IRMA ISEED Foundation

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

NewGen IEDC

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

Savli Technology and Business Incubator (STBI)

A Gujarat government incubator in Vadodara's GIDC industrial estate, running biotech and deep-tech labs alongside BIRAC, NIDHI and state seed-funding schemes.

National Design Business Incubator (NDBI)

Design-based incubator at NID Ahmedabad — creating designpreneurs since 2005.

AIC Anand Foundation

Atal Incubation Centre supporting early-stage startups in Gujarat under AIM, NITI Aayog.

Marwadi University

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

Sankalchand Patel University

Sankalchand Patel University hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Mahesana.

Ganpat University Incubation Centre

Ganpat University Incubation Centre hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Mahesana.

Arihant School of Pharmacy & Bio-Research Institute

Arihant School of Pharmacy & Bio-Research Institute hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Gandhinagar.

NIF Incubation and Entrepreneurship Council

Technology business incubator in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, established by the National Innovation Foundation to nurture grassroots innovations.

Indian Institute of Technology Gandhinagar

IIT Gandhinagar's IIEC is a DST-backed incubator with 10,000 sq ft of lab/office space supporting deep-tech startups in Gujarat.

Pandit Deendayal Energy University

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

Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India

National institute in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, focused on entrepreneurship education, research, training, and incubating startups and innovation.

Karnavati University

Private university in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, offering programs in design, law, management, liberal arts, computer science, and dentistry.

Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University

A private university in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, housing a startup incubation center.

Antrapreneur - The Business Incubation Centre

Antrapreneur - The Business Incubation Centre hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ahmadabad.

Nirma University

Nirma University's Gujarat government-nodal TBI offers pre-incubation grants up to ₹2.5 lakh and Idea Lab seed funding for student ventures.

Silver Oak University

Private university in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offering engineering and career-focused programs.

Indo German Tool Room

An MSME Technology Centre and tool room in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offering training, design, and production services.

Anant National University

Premier design university in Ahmadabad, Gujarat, offering programs in design, architecture, and climate tech, with an incubation centre.

Government polytechnic Ambawadi, Ahmedabad

Government polytechnic in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offering diploma technical education and featuring an Incubation Center and SSIP Design Labs.

Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub

Government of Gujarat initiative and incubation hub in Ahmedabad for student startups and innovation, building an entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Gujarat University

Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, offers zero-cost early-stage startup support and incubation.

AIC-GISC FOUNDATION, ATAL INCUBATION CENTRE- GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

AIC-GISC FOUNDATION, ATAL INCUBATION CENTRE- GUJARAT TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ahmadabad.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING-AHMEDABAD

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF PACKAGING-AHMEDABAD hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ahmadabad.

Adani University

Adani University in Ahmadabad, Gujarat, offering undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in engineering, management, and sciences.

L.M. College of Pharmacy

L. M. College of Pharmacy in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, provides diploma to doctoral pharmacy programs, emphasizing research and innovation through its NISP.

GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK

GIAN GUJARAT GRASSROOTS INNOVATIONS AUGMENTATION NETWORK hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ahmadabad.

CHARUTAR VIDYA MANDAL UNIVERSITY

CHARUTAR VIDYA MANDAL UNIVERSITY hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Anand.

Charotar University of Science and Technology

Charotar University of Science and Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Anand.

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda

The Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Vadodara.

Navrachana University

Navrachana University hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Vadodara.

Parul University

Parul University hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Vadodara.

BHAGWAN MAHAVIR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

BHAGWAN MAHAVIR COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Surat.

Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat

National Institute of Technology in Surat, Gujarat, offering various academic programs and housing a Technology Business Incubator.

RK University

DST NIDHI inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)

Gujarat Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence

DST TBI: GFEE-i create

Indian Institute of Public Health Gandhinagar

DST NIDHI-TBI: Indian Institute of Public Health - NIDHI TBI

GLS University

DST TBI: Leaf GLS University Incubator

Ahmedabad University

DST TBI: Venture Studio, Ahmedabad University

Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA)

DST TBI: CIIE Initiatives, IIM Ahmedabad

NSIC- Technical Services Centre AJI Industrial Estate

DST TBI: NSIC- Technical Services Centre AJI Industrial Estate

100Unicorns

India's first accelerator VC providing seed funding, mentorship, and network access to early-stage startups.

Bharat Inclusion Initiative

Sector agnostic startup accelerator

Mentorgateway

Sector agnostic startup accelerator firm

LEAF

GLS University backed startup incubator focused on Hardware

Innocity

Sector agnostic startup accelerator

Sparklehood

Online school for working professionals

Syncoro

Startup accelerator and venture development firm

HTS.Limited

Startup accelerator and incubator

In3 Ventures

Provider of corporate venture firm supporting startups with innovation and advisory services

Incube Ventures

Platform offering guidance and investment opportunities to startups

DDTII

Incubator focused on startups

Euphoria Ventures

Sector agnostic incubator and venture capital fund

Antrapreneur

Startup incubator backed by LJ Group of Institutions

Vadodara Startup Studio

Academic institution backed sector agnostic startup studio

BIC-NIPER-A

Tech business incubator promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in the pharmaceutical domain

PDPU IIC

Sector agnostic startup incubator

Kirmik Scale Up Venture

Accelerator and incubator focused on multiple sectors

Adyaant

Investment bank providing merger and acquisition, capital raising advisory solutions

BrahmVeda

AI-focused startup venture studio

herSTART

Platform provides resources, mentorship, and ecosystem support for women-led startups

iAccelerator

Accelerator focused on internet & mobile sectors

The1947

Accelerator focused on multiple sectors based out of India

Agri. & Food Business Incubator

Academic institution backed incubator focused on agriculture and food startups

Krishna Educational Foundation

Incubation center that provides access to infrastructure

Speed And Scale Incubators

Sector agnostic incubator focused on startups

Pitch Villa

Sector agnostic startup accelerator

Euphoria Venture

Value and growth accelerator providing strategic advisory, operational support, and fundraising facilitation

ISEED

Business acceleartor and incubator

Bootup Factory

Sector agnostic startup accelerator

InMeSta

Venture studio firm that specializes in corporate and SME innovation

Awfficacy Capital

Platform offering strategic support to entrepreneurs and startups

CrAdLE

Provider of mentorship consulting services

IIPHG Technology Business Incubator

Provider of incubation center

VentureStudio, Ahmedabad University

Venture studio and startup incubation centre

Devlux

Provider of software development, startup funding, mentoring, and co-working space.

SVIF

Incubator and accelerator firm

Orlovi

Startup accelerator and incubator

GIAN

Incubator focused on agriculture & food processing startups

Acxelerate India

Accelerator that enables startups and small and medium enterprises to scale up and grow globally through its programs, services, and networking opportunities

Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council

Startup accelerator backed by the Gujarat Govt

PIERC

Provider of incubation and support services for student startups

Unique Start-up

Sector agnostic startup incubator

TK Ventures

Venture capital firm and incubator focused on decentralized finance, NFT, and Web3 projects

AAD Ventures

Venture capital-backed incubator focused on blockchain startups

Launch Innovation

Sector agnostic startup incubator

Udharaa

Provider of an online startup networking and funding platform

SkyQuest Technology

Multi sector focused startup accelerator

Elluminati Ventures

Venture capital fund and accelerator focused on early-stage tech startups

Ashine

Provider of incubation and co-working spaces for tech startups

a4X

Accelerator and incubator focused on seed-stage startups

CIVF

Accelerator providing growth services and commercialization support for startups

Anaha Innovations

Sector agnostic startup incubator

Gujarat Nomadic and Denotified Tribes Development Corporation (GNDTDC)

Gujarat Scheduled Caste Development Corporation (GSCDC)

Tribal Development Department, Government of Gujarat

Women and Child Development Department, Government of Gujarat

Department of Agriculture, Farmers Welfare & Co-operation, Government of Gujarat

Gujarat Matikam Kalakari & Rural Technology Institute

Gujarat Backward Classes Development Corporation (GBCDC)

Gujarat Safai Kamdar Vikas Nigam (GSKVN)

Gujarat Rajya Khadi Gramodyog Board

K S Patel Centre for Entrepreneurship

Gujarat Police

Law enforcement agency of the Government of Gujarat, running technology innovation challenges for public safety.

Dhirubhai Ambani University

Gandhinagar-based university specialising in information and communication technology, formerly DA-IICT.

National Forensic Sciences University

Institution of National Importance in Gandhinagar dedicated to forensic, behavioural and cyber sciences.