Andhra University
A not-for-profit startup incubator in Visakhapatnam, run by the Andhra University Incubation Council, with a stated aim of backing students and the local community.
Andhra University at a glance
| Address | Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | www.andhrauniversity.edu.in |
Programs by Andhra University
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Track record
What Andhra University reports about its portfolio.
All figures self-reported — a-hub.co, as of Feb 2026.
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Andhra University, separate from the funding calls above.
ā hub incubation
IncubationNot-for-profit startup incubation with workspace, mentoring and training, applied for through an online form.
Best for: Startups linked to Andhra University's students and the local community
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
ā hub is a not-for-profit startup incubator run by the Andhra University Incubation Council. Startups that want incubation support fill in the incubation form and the team reaches out.
What you get
- Business advisory, and access to an advisory board and mentors
- Workspace with labs and prototyping facilities
- Mentoring and business training
- Access to bank loans, loan funds, guarantee programmes, angel investors and venture capital
Who can apply
The stated aim is to support students and the local community. The pages do not set out further eligibility.
How to apply
Fill in the incubation form on the join-us page with details about your startup.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 468 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Andhra University" (VISAKHAPATNAM, ANDHRA PRADESH), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
How to apply to Andhra University
Applying
- Fill in the incubation form on the join-us page with details of your startup. The team says it will get back to you.
- Check first that your venture fits the incubator's stated aim of serving students and the local community.
- The pages do not give an application deadline, so ask the team directly about intake before you plan around one.
About Andhra University
ā hub is the startup incubator of the Andhra University Incubation Council, a not-for-profit Section 8 company set up for Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. It describes itself as a not-for-profit startup incubator building mission-driven enterprises. Its stated aim is to foster entrepreneurship among the students and the local community.
How the programme works
The incubator's pages describe business advisory, market access, legal, compliance and IP help, workspace with labs and prototyping facilities, mentoring and business training, and access to bank loans, loan funds, guarantee programmes, angel investors and venture capital.
Who can apply
The pages state the aim of serving students and the local community. They do not set out separate eligibility rules, and they do not state whether equity is taken or whether a fee is charged. Founders who want incubation support fill in the incubation form on the join-us page.
Scale
The impact page, covering April 2022 to February 2026, is self-reported. It shows 237 active startups, 42 graduated startups, 14 international startups, 726 jobs generated, 400 interns, 124500 sq ft of built-up incubation space, 65500 sq ft operational, and 276 events. The vision page gives an earlier figure of 90+ startups and businesses, so the counts differ by date.
Who runs it
The Andhra University Incubation Council runs ā hub. The vision page says the incubator grew out of a plan to promote innovation at the university, and that its first startups were onboarded by April 2022.
Locations
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Events listed on the site were held on the university's North and South campuses.
Who they work with
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Frequently asked questions about Andhra University
What does Andhra University do?
ā hub is the startup incubator of the Andhra University Incubation Council, a not-for-profit Section 8 company set up for Andhra University in Visakhapatnam. It describes itself as a not-for-profit startup incubator building mission-driven enterprises.
Where is Andhra University located?
Andhra University is based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.
What programs does Andhra University run?
Andhra University runs ā hub incubation.
What sectors does Andhra University support?
Andhra University works with startups in Marine Tech, Biotech, Pharma, AI/ML, Semiconductors and Drones and other sectors.
What stage of startup does Andhra University support?
Andhra University supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.
Is Andhra University government recognised?
Andhra University holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to Andhra University?
- Fill in the incubation form on the join-us page with details of your startup. The team says it will get back to you. - Check first that your venture fits the incubator's stated aim of serving students and the local community. - The pages do not give an application deadline, so ask the team directly about intake before you plan around one.
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