Assistive Technology Incubators and Accelerators
6 incubators, accelerators and programmes that name Assistive Technology among the sectors they support. Open a profile to see the programme's stage, location and how to apply.
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Vishnu Foundation Technology Business Incubator (Vishva TBI)
DST-listed technology business incubator on the SVECW campus in Bhimavaram, running Startup India Seed Fund and NIDHI seed support for founders inside and outside the campus.
NCPEDP–Mphasis AT Hub
A grant and mentoring programme from NCPEDP and Mphasis F1 Foundation for Indian startups building assistive technology for persons with disabilities.
Sona Incubation Foundation
Sona Incubation Foundation is a DST-backed incubator on the Sona College of Technology campus in Salem, open to founders from outside the college.
Artilab Foundation
DST NIDHI technology business incubator in Bengaluru for assistive-technology and rehabilitation startups, running a three-year incubation programme with labs and access to grant routes.
IIT Madras HTIC MedTech Incubator (MTI)
Healthcare-technology incubator at IITM Research Park in Chennai, a wing of IIT Madras's HTIC supported by BIRAC, with mentoring, seats and research-lab access for medtech founders.
Telangana State Innovation Cell
Government of Telangana innovation office in Hyderabad for grassroots, rural and social innovators and startups, with mentoring, bootcamps and state incentives.
A sector label on a directory is a starting point, not a promise. An incubator that names Assistive Technology may run a dedicated track with mentors and customers from the industry, or it may simply accept Assistive Technology companies alongside every other kind. The first is worth far more to you than the second, so look for evidence of the former on the programme's own page: named mentors, partner companies, lab or pilot access, and past cohorts in your area.
Stage and funding route matter as much as sector. A programme for Assistive Technology that takes companies at the idea stage is a different thing from one that expects revenue, and some are funded by a government scheme with its own eligibility rules, while others are run by a college or a company for its own reasons. Use the stage, type and location on each profile to cut the list down before you apply.
Two applications to well-matched programmes beat ten to ill-matched ones. Pick the few that name your sector and your stage, read what they offer beyond office space, and ask a founder from a recent cohort what changed for them.
The numbers on this page
- 6 of the 2429 incubators, accelerators and programmes we list in India (0%) are on this page.
- By organisation type, the most common are Incubator (4), Government (1) and NGO / Foundation (1). One organisation can carry more than one type.
- By stage focus, the most listed are Ideation (5), Validation (4) and Early Revenue (3).
- These organisations also name AgriTech (2), HealthTech (2) and Social Impact (2) most often, so a Assistive Technology founder will find programmes that cross sectors.
- By state, most are in Tamil Nadu (2), Andhra Pradesh (1) and Delhi (1).
- By city, most are in Bengaluru (1), Bhimavaram (1) and Chennai (1).
- 2 of 6 offer coworking space on site.
What to check before applying
- Does the programme run a track for your sector, or only accept it?
- Which stage does it take, and does that match where your company is?
- What does it give besides space: mentors, customers, labs, pilots, introductions to investors?
- Does it take equity or charge a fee, and what is the term?
- Is it tied to a scheme with eligibility rules, such as the type of company or the founder?
- Can you speak to a founder from a recent cohort?
Frequently asked questions
How many incubators and accelerators support Assistive Technology?
We list 6 organisations in India that name Assistive Technology among their sectors. The count changes as profiles are added and checked.
Does an incubator that lists Assistive Technology only take Assistive Technology companies?
Not usually. Many list several sectors and accept any that fit their stage and location. A programme with a dedicated track has mentors and partners from the industry, which the profile or the programme's own site should show.
Which stage should a Assistive Technology founder look for?
Match your own stage. The stage mix on this page is counted from the profiles; open a profile to see whether the programme takes ideas, prototypes or companies with revenue.
Is an incubator better than an accelerator for my sector?
An incubator usually works with a company for a longer period and often provides space and facilities, which matters when you need labs or equipment. An accelerator is shorter and more intense and suits a company that already has a product and wants to grow faster. The type of each organisation is on its profile.