Blockchain Incubators and Accelerators
12 incubators, accelerators and programmes that name Blockchain among the sectors they support. Open a profile to see the programme's stage, location and how to apply.
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Kerala Startup Mission
Kerala's government startup agency, running the state's grant ladder, incubation and acceleration tracks, and fablabs from Thiruvananthapuram.
Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY)
The Government of India's electronics and IT ministry, which backs technology startups through MeitY Startup Hub with the TIDE 2.0, GENESIS and SAMRIDH schemes.
PIEDS
BITS Pilani's technology business incubator, running government schemes and CSR-funded accelerators for hardware, deep-tech and climate startups from Pilani, Rajasthan.
AIC STPINEXT Initiatives
STPI's Section 8 company for startup activity — runs AIC STPI Bengaluru with NITI Aayog and oversees STPI's Centres of Entrepreneurship.
Hatchlab Research Centre, SRM University-AP
The incubator at SRM University-AP in Amaravati, running a five-phase incubation programme and MeitY GENESIS funding for startups.
IBC Media
A Web3 and blockchain education company in Hyderabad, running developer programmes, student hackathons and a blockchain conference.
APIARY - A Centre of Entrepreneurship in Blockchain Technology
Blockchain incubator and accelerator run by STPI at its Gurugram incubation facility, with MeitY and Haryana government backing.
NonceBlox
Accelerator and incubator focused on blockchain sectors
Donuts Capital
Startup incubator focused on blockchain sector
Sparkle Ventures
Startup accelerator focused on Web 3
Gyan Circle Ventures
Technology business incubator of IIIT Sri City, a MeitY TIDE 2.0 Group 2 centre with EiR and grant programmes. Calls run in windows; none open now.
RISE Jhansi Incubation Centre
Business incubation centre of Jhansi Smart City Limited, listed on the UP StartinUP register, with an 8-week accelerator, a women's cohort and a startup problem-solving platform.
A sector label on a directory is a starting point, not a promise. An incubator that names Blockchain may run a dedicated track with mentors and customers from the industry, or it may simply accept Blockchain 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 Blockchain 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
- 12 of the 2429 incubators, accelerators and programmes we list in India (0%) are on this page.
- By organisation type, the most common are Incubator (10), Accelerator (6) and Government (4). One organisation can carry more than one type.
- By stage focus, the most listed are Ideation (8), Validation (7) and Early Revenue (5).
- These organisations also name AI/ML (6), IoT (6) and Robotics (6) most often, so a Blockchain founder will find programmes that cross sectors.
- By state, most are in Delhi (3), Andhra Pradesh (2) and Uttar Pradesh (2).
- By city, most are in Delhi (3), Amaravati (1) and Gurugram (1).
- 4 of 12 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 Blockchain?
We list 12 organisations in India that name Blockchain among their sectors. The count changes as profiles are added and checked.
Does an incubator that lists Blockchain only take Blockchain 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 Blockchain 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.