KIIT-TBI Incubation LaunchPad 2026
By KIIT-TBI
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Quick Answer
Incubation programme with funding support up to ₹1 Cr for ClimateTech, MedTech, AI and Biotech startups.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- KIIT-TBI
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Private Limited company registration
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by KIIT-TBI. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Incubation LaunchPad 2026 is the KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) intake for founders working in ClimateTech, MedTech, AI, and Biotechnology. KIIT-TBI is one of the larger university-led incubators in eastern India, hosted at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, and is empanelled with multiple central government and private programmes.
Selected startups can access funding support of up to ₹1 crore, paired with KIIT-TBI's incubation infrastructure, mentorship from academia and industry, and connections into the wider KIIT research and corporate ecosystem. The funding instrument and split (grant, equity-linked, or programme-routed capital) is determined per startup based on stage, sector, and the central or partner schemes it qualifies under.
Beyond capital, the LaunchPad provides cutting-edge lab infrastructure, structured mentorship, and access to KIIT's research base for ventures that need scientific or technical validation. Applications close on 10 May 2026.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
KIIT-Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) is a non-profit incubator set up in 2009 as a Section 8 company at KIIT University in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. It is recognised as a Technology Business Incubator by the Department of Science & Technology, Government of India, and it…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Funding support of up to ₹1 crore per selected startup, structured according to the partner programme or scheme the venture qualifies for. Selected startups also access KIIT-TBI's lab infrastructure, mentorship from academic and industry experts, and the wider KIIT ecosystem of research, corporate, and investor partners.
- Disbursement
- Milestone Based
- Application fee
- Free
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply for KIIT-TBI Incubation LaunchPad 2026?
Early-stage startups building in ClimateTech, MedTech, AI, or Biotechnology. Applications are open pan-India.
How much funding is available?
Up to ₹1 crore per selected startup, with the exact instrument and amount routed through the partner scheme or programme each venture qualifies under.
What support do incubatees receive beyond funding?
Cutting-edge infrastructure including lab access, structured mentorship from academia and industry, and integration into the KIIT-TBI and KIIT research ecosystem.
Is funding guaranteed for selected applicants?
No. Funding assistance is subject to further screening and eligibility fulfillment under the relevant KIIT-TBI partner programme.
What is the application deadline?
10 May 2026 is the last date to apply for LaunchPad 2026.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
