Textiles Incubators and Accelerators
6 incubators, accelerators and programmes that name Textiles among the sectors they support. Open a profile to see the programme's stage, location and how to apply.
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PSG-STEP
A technology business incubator at PSG College of Technology in Coimbatore, running since 1998 with DST, BIRAC, MeitY and StartupTN grant and seed-fund schemes across IT, electronics, biotech and nanotech.
Ministry of Textiles
Central ministry running NTTM and the GREAT scheme providing grants to startups innovating in technical textiles for commercialisation.
Department of MSME, Government of Madhya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh's state department for MSMEs, which runs the state startup policy and its seed, patent, lease, incubator and accelerator support.
CSB-Central Silk Technological Research Institute
Central Silk Board's technology research institute in Bangalore, founded 1983. It licenses silk technologies, runs a paid textile testing lab and offers training and consultancy to the silk industry.
NIFT Foundation for Design Innovation (NFDI)
NIFT's Section 8 incubator for fashion, textile and design-led startups, with four incubators in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai.
200 Million Artisans
Craft-sector ecosystem enabler running Kula Innovate, an innovation challenge with awards and mentoring for craft-led startups, and the invite-only Kula Conclave.
A sector label on a directory is a starting point, not a promise. An incubator that names Textiles may run a dedicated track with mentors and customers from the industry, or it may simply accept Textiles 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 Textiles 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 Government (3), Incubator (2) and Academic (1). One organisation can carry more than one type.
- By stage focus, the most listed are Ideation (3), Early Revenue (2) and Growth (2).
- These organisations also name Manufacturing (2), AgriTech (1) and Apparel (1) most often, so a Textiles founder will find programmes that cross sectors.
- By state, most are in Delhi (2), Karnataka (2) and Madhya Pradesh (1).
- By city, most are in Bengaluru (2), Delhi (2) and Bhopal (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 Textiles?
We list 6 organisations in India that name Textiles among their sectors. The count changes as profiles are added and checked.
Does an incubator that lists Textiles only take Textiles 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 Textiles 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.