HardTech Incubators and Accelerators
303 incubators, accelerators and programmes that name HardTech among the sectors they support. Open a profile to see the programme's stage, location and how to apply.
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Fakir Mohan University
Fakir Mohan University is an institution in Baleshwar, Odisha.
Sri Sri University
Sri Sri University is an institution in Cuttack, Odisha.
ICAR Central Rice Research Institute
Rice research institute in Cuttack, Odisha, founded in 1946, whose Agribusiness Incubation Centre trains agripreneurs and incubates agri startups and Farmer Producer Companies.
BHUBANANANDA ORISSA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
BHUBANANANDA ORISSA SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING is an institution in Cuttack, Odisha.
SYNERGY INSTITUTE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
The entrepreneurship cell of Synergy Institute of Engineering and Technology in Dhenkanal, Odisha, which trains engineering students to start their own businesses.
Synergy Institute of Technology
Synergy Institute of Technology is an institution in Khordha, Odisha.
Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar
A Government of India tool room and technical training centre in Bhubaneswar, under the Ministry of MSME, running tooling courses and the CIIE incubator for hardware manufacturing startups.
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology CIPET
Central Institute of Plastics Engineering and Technology CIPET is an institution in Khordha, Odisha.
Nalanda Institute of Technology
Atal Incubation Centre run by Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. A technology business incubator for startup founders.
IIT Bhubaneswar Research and Entrepreneurship Park
IIT Bhubaneswar Research & Entrepreneurship Park supports deep-tech startups with world-class labs and mentorship in Odisha.
Islamic University of Science and Technology
Islamic University of Science and Technology is an institution in Pulwama, Jammu And Kashmir.
Indian Institute of Technology Jammu
I3C, the incubation and innovation council of IIT Jammu, runs Catalyst 30, a seed-equity programme for revenue-generating startups, and a mentoring clinic for founders in Jammu and Kashmir and beyond.
SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPT
SHOOLINI UNIVERSITY COMPUTER SCIENCE DEPT is an institution in Solan, Himachal Pradesh.
INSTITUTE FOR MACHINE TOOLS TECHNOLOGY
INSTITUTE FOR MACHINE TOOLS TECHNOLOGY is an institution in Gurdaspur, Punjab.
Baba Farid College of Engineering & Technology
Baba Farid School of Entrepreneurship is the incubation centre of Baba Farid College of Engineering & Technology in Bathinda, Punjab.
University Centre of Excellence in Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences
University Centre of Excellence in Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences is an institution in Faridkot, Punjab.
DAV Institute Of Engineering Technology
DAV Institute Of Engineering Technology is an institution in Jalandhar, Punjab.
Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Ludhiana
STEP-GNDEC is the technology business incubator of Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College in Ludhiana, Punjab, with incubation, a student bootcamp and an annual business plan competition.
Uttaranchal University
Uttaranchal University is an institution in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
ACIC Devbhumi Foundation
Atal Community Innovation Centre in Haldwani, Uttarakhand, backing grassroots innovators, women's groups and early founders across Kumaon.
Gurukula Kangri Deemed to be university
Gurukula Kangri Deemed to be university is an institution in Haridwar, Uttarakhand.
National Institute of Design-Haryana
National Institute of Design-Haryana is an institution in Kurukshetra, Haryana.
Panipat Institute of Engineering Technology
Panipat Institute of Engineering Technology is an institution in Panipat, Haryana.
Geeta Engineering College, Naultha, Panipat
Geeta Engineering College, Naultha, Panipat is an institution in Panipat, Haryana.
J C BOSE UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, YMCA, FARIDBAD
J.C. Bose Technology Business Incubator (JCB-TBI) is the university incubator of J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology, YMCA, in Faridabad, Haryana, for student, alumni and faculty founders.
MAHARAJA AGRASEN INSITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MAHARAJA AGRASEN INSITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY is an institution in North West, Delhi.
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women
Shaheed Rajguru College of Applied Sciences for Women is an institution in East, Delhi.
SHRI KHUSHAL DAS UNIVERSITY
SHRI KHUSHAL DAS UNIVERSITY is an institution in Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.
Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani
PIEDS, the technology business incubator of BITS Pilani, runs mentorship, co-working and government-backed funding programmes for early-stage startups.
NIIT University
The campus incubator of NIIT University in Neemrana, Alwar, for its own students and alumni.
Poddar International College
Poddar International College is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
APEX UNIVERSITY
APEX UNIVERSITY is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
University of Rajasthan
University of Rajasthan is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Jaipur National University
Jaipur National University is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
IIHMR University
IIHMR University's Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship runs a startup school, an incubation programme and an annual healthcare innovation challenge in Jaipur.
Amity University Rajasthan
Amity University Rajasthan is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Kautilya Institute of Technology and Engineering,JAIPUR
Kautilya Institute of Technology and Engineering,JAIPUR is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University, Jaipur
Jayoti Vidyapeeth Womens University, Jaipur is an institution in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH
BANASTHALI VIDYAPITH is an institution in Tonk, Rajasthan.
Sangam University
Sangam i-TBI is the startup incubator of Sangam University in Bhilwara, Rajasthan, run through Sangam Rise Foundation and supported by DST NIDHI.
Career Point University
Career Point University is an institution in Kota, Rajasthan.
Dewan VS Institute of Engineering & Technology
Dewan Innovation & Incubation Forum is the on-campus incubator of the Dewan VS Group of Institutions in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, open to students, faculty and budding entrepreneurs.
SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Delhi-NCR Campus, Delhi- Meerut Road, Modinagar, Ghaziabad U.P.
The Delhi-NCR campus of SRM Institute of Science and Technology at Modinagar, Ghaziabad, which runs an in-house Incubation Centre and is a listed Host Institute under the MSME Innovative Scheme.
IMS ENGINEERING COLLEGE
IMS ENGINEERING COLLEGE is an institution in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh.
GREATER NOIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING INSTITUTE
GREATER NOIDA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING INSTITUTE is an institution in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
UP Institute of Design Noida
UP Institute of Design Noida is an institution in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Noida International University
Noida International University is an institution in Gautam Buddha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.
Raja Balwant Singh Engineering Technical Campus, Agra
Raja Balwant Singh Engineering Technical Campus, Agra is an institution in Agra, Uttar Pradesh.
A sector label on a directory is a starting point, not a promise. An incubator that names HardTech may run a dedicated track with mentors and customers from the industry, or it may simply accept HardTech 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 HardTech 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
- 303 of the 2429 incubators, accelerators and programmes we list in India (12%) are on this page.
- By organisation type, the most common are Incubator (300), Academic (268) and Accelerator (12). One organisation can carry more than one type.
- By stage focus, the most listed are Ideation (294), Validation (291) and Early Revenue (6).
- These organisations also name Deep Tech (292), Social Impact (285) and IoT (6) most often, so a HardTech founder will find programmes that cross sectors.
- By state, most are in Tamil Nadu (67), Andhra Pradesh (45) and Telangana (26).
- By city, most are in Chennai (16), Hyderabad (13) and Bengaluru (12).
- 14 of 303 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 HardTech?
We list 303 organisations in India that name HardTech among their sectors. The count changes as profiles are added and checked.
Does an incubator that lists HardTech only take HardTech 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 HardTech 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.