Antrapreneur

Before you apply

• Check the AntraShine Acceleration Cohort page first. Its registration deadline was extended in January 2026, and no later intake is listed.
• Ask the team whether founders who are not students can apply, since the site does not say.
• Email the team at antrapreneurljkf@ljinstitutes.edu.in with your stage, product and what you want help with.

What the incubator looks for

• Early traction
• Unit economics
• A clear USP
• Scalability
• Sustainability
• Team dynamics

Other ways in

• Services such as business plan preparation, pitch decks, valuation and company incorporation are listed for startups. Ask about them by email if you need one of these before joining a programme.

Antrapreneur - The Business Incubator is an incubator in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, for student-led and early-stage startups. It is run by LJ Knowledge Foundation, a Section 8A company, under the aegis of Lok Jagruti Kendra, which is part of LJK University. The office is near the Sarkhej-Sanand circle, off S.G. Road, Ahmedabad 382210.

What the incubator does

Its stated mission is to create and strengthen the startup ecosystem, to attract young people to entrepreneurship as a career, and to promote entrepreneurship among women. It says it turns ideas into scalable ventures through structured incubation, mentoring and access to industry networks.

The site lists services for startups: business plan preparation, pitch deck preparation, MVP development, startup fundraising, debt fundraising, company incorporation and compliance, and company valuation. It also says it provides seed funding for startups in the initial stage of venture funding. The site does not publish the size or terms of that funding.

How programmes work

The main standing offer on the site is the AntraShine Acceleration Cohort. The cohort page describes a roadmap, mentorship and investor access for startups that want to scale. Its Cohort 1.0 registration deadline was extended in January 2026, and no later intake is listed on the site.

The incubator also runs flagship events. LJ Innovation Village is a showcase for innovators, with industry experts, investors and mentors; its 2026 edition ran on 13 and 14 February 2026. Antracon is a pitching platform that connects startups with angel investors and HNIs through curated pitching sessions and speed networking. Women Investing in Women is a conclave for women-led ventures, and SharkTeens is a pitch platform for teenagers. The site gives no dates for Antracon, Women Investing in Women or SharkTeens.

Who can apply

The site describes its audience as student-led and early-stage startups. It does not say whether founders who are not students, or who are outside its campus network, can apply. Ask the team before applying.

Facilities

The co-working space offers flexible workspaces, essential amenities and networking for professionals. The homepage also lists an ICT-enabled conference room and a hardware and IoT fab lab.

Track record

The site does not publish current figures for startups supported or funds raised. Its homepage counters are not filled in.

Portfolio

The site's portfolio lists Yukticare, Sport Social, The Society Clinic, Kislay Naturals, True Story Organics, Credorbit, UNQUE Cloudbook, My Sport Trip, MedMatrix and Perleybrook Labs.

Dates

The site gives two start dates. Its about page says the brand was created in 2013, and its homepage says it has been trusted since 2015. This page shows the 2015 date until the two are reconciled.

Who runs it

Dr. Viral Shah is Founder and Director, and Ms. Debopriya Chakroborty is CEO. The team also includes Mr. Bhushan Mehta, Manager for Technology and Innovation, Ms. Hiral Desai for Finance and Administration, and Mr. Yash Upadhyay as Incubation Executive.