Startup incubators in Kerala

Kerala Startup Mission

Kerala's nodal state agency driving startup incubation, acceleration, and ecosystem growth since 2006.

Amrita Technology Business Incubator

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

Maker Village

India's largest electronic hardware incubator in Kochi, a MeitY and Kerala government initiative with 60,000 sq ft of labs, prototyping facilities, and SMT lines.

Backward Classes Development Department, Government of Kerala

Kerala government department providing startup grants up to Rs 10 lakh for OBC/OEC founders

IIMK LIVE

IIM Kozhikode's incubator in Kozhikode and Kochi, running incubation, deep-tech, maritime, textile and women-entrepreneur programmes.

IIT Palakkad Technology IHub Foundation (IPTIF)

IIT Palakkad's DST-backed technology innovation hub in Kerala, running deep-tech funding calls and a hardware prototyping lab.

MGU Innovation Foundation

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

Government Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram

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

SREE NARAYANA GURU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

SREE NARAYANA GURU COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kannur.

Directorate of Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship directorate at Kerala Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Wayanad, focusing on skill-oriented learning and a tech incubator.

NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY CALICUT

National Institute of Technology Calicut is an academic institution in Kozhikode, Kerala, featuring a Technology Business Incubator and innovation centers.

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology

National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kozhikode.

ICAR Indian Institute of Spices Research

ICAR Indian Institute of Spices Research hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kozhikode.

Govt. Engineering College, Palakkad

Govt. Engineering College, Palakkad hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Palakkad.

Sreepathy Institute of Management And Technology

Sreepathy Institute of Management And Technology in Palakkad, Kerala, with an Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Centre (IEDC).

LEAD COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT

LEAD Business Incubation (LEAD BI) in Palakkad, Kerala — AICTE-approved management college with seed funding up to ₹1 lakh and an on-campus startup incubation centre.

JAWAHARLAL COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY

An engineering college in Palakkad, Kerala, part of the multidisciplinary Nehru Group of Institutions, which also features an IT Park for startups.

NIRMALA COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCE

Nirmala College of Health Science is part of Nirmala Institutions in Thrissur, Kerala, offering degree programs in health science.

Christ College of Engineering

Autonomous self-financing engineering college in Thrissur, Kerala, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University and recognized by AICTE.

IES COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

A hi-tech technical training institution in Thrissur, Kerala, offering B.Tech programmes in various engineering disciplines.

Government Engineering College Thrissur

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

ADI SHANKARA INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYK

Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology is an engineering and technology institute in Ernakulam, Kerala, offering UG, PG, and PhD programs.

AL AMEEN COLLEGE, EDATHALA,ALUVA

AL AMEEN COLLEGE, EDATHALA,ALUVA hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ernakulam.

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies

Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Ernakulam.

Federal Institute of Science and Technology

An AICTE-approved and UGC-recognized engineering and technology institute in Ernakulam, Kerala, affiliated with APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University.

Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering and Technology

Government institute for petrochemicals engineering & technology in Ernakulam, Kerala, under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers.

St.Antonys College Peruvanthanam

Higher education institution in Idukki, Kerala, affiliated to MG University, focusing on cyber security, forensics, robotics, and AI.

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering

Amal Jyothi College of Engineering is an autonomous, KTU-affiliated engineering college in Kanjirappally, Kerala, supporting 95+ startups.

Gregorian Institute of Technology

Gregorian Institute of Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kottayam.

Business Innovation and Incubation Centre

Business Innovation and Incubation Centre hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kottayam.

CMS COLLEGE

CMS COLLEGE hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kottayam.

Indian Institute of Information Technology Kottayam

Indian Institute of Information Technology in Kottayam, Kerala, offering B.Tech, M.Tech, and Ph.D programs with a focus on innovation.

St. Thomas College Ranni

St. Thomas College Ranni hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Pathanamthitta.

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

A private deemed university in Kollam, Kerala, India.

Fatima Mata National College

An autonomous college in Kollam, Kerala, offering diverse UG and PG programs and focusing on educational excellence and social equity.

UKF College of Engineering & Technology

UKF College of Engineering & Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Kollam.

Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology

Rajadhani Institute of Engineering and Technology hosts a NIDHI/AIM-recognised technology business incubation centre supporting early-stage startups in Thiruvananthapuram.

Centre for Management Development

Centre for Management Development in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, offering consultancy, training, and human resource management services.

INDIAN INSTITUTE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND MANAGEMENT KERALA

Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, with centers including Makervillage and a COE in IIoT Sensors.

Technopark Technology Business Incubator

Nodal agency of the Government of Kerala for entrepreneurship development and incubation activities in Kerala, India.

Mahatma Gandhi University, Kottayam

DST NIDHI inclusive Technology Business Incubator (i-TBI)

Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology

DST TBI: SCTIMST-TIMed

National Institute of Technology - Calicut

DST TBI: TBI-NIT Calicut

College of Engineering Trivandrum

DST TBI: CET TBI

ITIH Private Limited

DST TBI: Indian Telecom Innovation Hub (Startup Village)

Federal Bank

Sector agnostic startup accelerator backed by Federal Bank

NRI TBI

Startup incubator

TIMed

Venture capital firm and incubator focused on medical devices and biomaterials sectors

Talrop

Sector agnostic startup studio focused on Kerala based startups

YE Stack

Venture studio offering consulting services

EPSRR Holdings

Firm investing in startups and young enterpreneurs

Kottackal Business Solutions

Business solution provider

SmartSparks

Angel network focused on Kerala based startups

Young Indian Scientist

It identifies and nurtures young scientific talent, facilitating invention development

IMark Global

Sector agnostic startup incubator

KSN Global

Accelerator and incubator providing mentorship program to strartups

Kerala Technology Innovation Zone

Provider of incubation and acceleration services for technology startups

AIS SPACE

Sector agnostic incubator focused on startups

J B Ventures

Venture capital investment firm

MiZone

Venture capital-backed sector-agnostic accelerator and incubator

iQue

Venture capital investment firm

Inno-Ark

Accelerator and incubator focused on healthcare companies

WBIP

Startup accelerator

EnCube Labs

Startup incubator

Department of Social Justice, Government of Kerala

Kerala State Electricity Board

State-owned electricity utility responsible for power generation, transmission, and distribution in Kerala.