Tourism Incubators and Accelerators
9 incubators, accelerators and programmes that name Tourism 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.
TBI-GEU — Technology Business Incubator, Graphic Era University
The DST-recognised technology business incubator of Graphic Era (Deemed to be University), Dehradun — pre-incubation, incubation, a seed fund and a 12-month founder fellowship.
FIED, IIM Kashipur
IIM Kashipur's incubation centre for agri-tech and rural entrepreneurship in Uttarakhand, running RKVY-RAFTAAR agri-business incubation and the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
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.
Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Central Government ministry driving entrepreneurship and the North East Venture Fund across 8 NE states.
Department of Innovation, Incubation and Start-ups, Government of Assam
Assam's nodal startup department — MASI recognition, a stage-wise funding ladder and a national innovation challenge, delivered through the Assam Innovation & Startup Foundation.
Biotechnology Incubation Centre (BIC-HPU)
Himachal Pradesh University's incubator in Shimla, backing biotech, agri, food and waste-to-value ventures from the hills.
Atal Incubation Center, Banaras Hindu University (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU)
Atal Incubation Centre inside the Institute of Management Studies at Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi: an 18-month incubation programme for prototype-stage startups and a 14-week pre-incubation programme.
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 Tourism may run a dedicated track with mentors and customers from the industry, or it may simply accept Tourism 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 Tourism 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
- 9 of the 2429 incubators, accelerators and programmes we list in India (0%) are on this page.
- By organisation type, the most common are Incubator (6), Government (4) and Academic (1). One organisation can carry more than one type.
- By stage focus, the most listed are Ideation (9), Validation (9) and Early Revenue (8).
- These organisations also name AgriTech (9), CleanTech (5) and Food Processing (4) most often, so a Tourism founder will find programmes that cross sectors.
- By state, most are in Uttar Pradesh (2), Uttarakhand (2) and Assam (1).
- By city, most are in Bhopal (1), Dehradun (1) and Delhi (1).
- 7 of 9 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 Tourism?
We list 9 organisations in India that name Tourism among their sectors. The count changes as profiles are added and checked.
Does an incubator that lists Tourism only take Tourism 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 Tourism 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.