Cultiv8
Venture capital-backed sector agnostic incubator
Cultiv8 at a glance
| Established | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Address | Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India |
| Programmes | 6 standing programmes |
| Official website | thecultiv8.com |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Cultiv8, separate from the funding calls above.
INCUBATION PROGRAM
IncubationProvides access to Zoho Credits, coworking space, mentors, technical expertise, networking, and seed funding through NIDHI - SSS and SISFS.
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Program highlights Access to Zoho Credits worth of INR 1,00,000 Access to Coworking space in Coimbatore Access to Mentors and Technical expertise Networking and learning from startups in Cultiv8 Community Access to SEED funding through NIDHI - SSS and SISFS
Designed to help 10 Indian startups from Tamil Nadu cultivate a global entrepreneurial mindset and accelerate growth, facilitated by Jumpstart Studio from Australia.
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The Cultiv8 Overseas Accelerator Program 2024 is designed to help more Indian startups cultivate a global entrepreneurial mindset and accelerate growth with a global lens to business. The program will equip 10 Indian startups, based in Tamil Nadu, an opportunity to participate in a first-of-its-kind accelerator program which will be facilitated and led by Jumpstart Studio from Australia, in partnership with Payirgal and Cultiv8, with access to startup education and mentoring from Australia-based and local facilitators and mentors.
Cultiv8 Accelerator 2.0
AcceleratorFocuses on PMF validation and GTM execution with hands-on mentorship, and helped startups raise ₹2 Cr+.
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Highlights of Cultiv8 Accelerator 2.0 PMF validation & GTM execution Hands-on mentorship & growth support Startups have raised ₹2 Cr+ FUNDS RAISED INR 2 CRORES
Cultiv8 Accelerator 1.0
AcceleratorSuccessfully accelerated 11 startups, with 3 expanding globally, and delivered 250+ hours of mentoring, raising INR 40 Crores.
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Highlights of Cultiv8 Accelerator 1.0 11 startups successfully accelerated 3 startups expanded into global markets 250+ hours of mentoring & GTM support delivered FUNDS RAISED INR 40 CRORES
Intrapreneurship Accelerator
AcceleratorTransforms ideas into product-market fit, commercialization, and customer success, focusing on industrial deep-tech solutions.
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Intrapreneurship Accelerator Transforming ideas into product-market fit, commercialization, and customer success—building industrial deep-tech solutions that solve real-world, high-impact challenges.
Idea to Business Program
IncubationSupports aspiring entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses through structured mentorship, expert guidance, and a collaborative ecosystem.
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This Idea-to-Business program supports aspiring entrepreneurs in transforming innovative ideas into viable businesses through structured mentorship, expert guidance, and a collaborative ecosystem.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Cultiv8, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-IncubationSupports startups from idea/early stage to validate product and business concepts. | Pre-incubation | — | Assistance in refining and developing initial business ideas into viable prototypes, Support in building and testing proof-of-concept prototypes, Lab Support, Guidance and resources to secure early-stage funding, Business Planning, Co-creation, Co-Founder Discovery, Coworking Space, Lab Facilities (IoT & Embedded) |
| IncubationA startup ecosystem fostering exceptional founders and creating measurable business impact, focused on nurturing startups across the spectrum starting from idea/early stage to mature startups looking out for their next level of growth. Goal to build, deploy and validate product with 10 prospective clients and raise seed money in 120 days. | Resident incubation | — | Infrastructure, Consulting and manpower to build the product, Mentoring on Product Positioning, Design your Marketing and Sales strategy, Build and Validate your Pitch Deck, Information Memorandum and Financial Model |
| Accelerator ProgramParticipation in accelerator programs to expedite growth and development. | Acceleration | — | Technology Partnerships, Business Development Partners, Corporate Partners and Mentors, Angel and Pre-Series Funding, Scale-up Transformation Services, Growth Marketing, Talent Acquisition, 10X Sales, Investment Banking, Funding |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Coworking space
Lab Facilities (IoT & Embedded)
Specialized labs for Internet of Things (IoT) and embedded systems development.
CIET infrastructure
Access via CIET
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
About Cultiv8
Venture capital-backed sector agnostic incubator
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Frequently asked questions about Cultiv8
What does Cultiv8 do?
Venture capital-backed sector agnostic incubator
Where is Cultiv8 located?
Cultiv8 is based in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India.
What programs does Cultiv8 run?
Cultiv8 runs INCUBATION PROGRAM, The Cultiv8 Overseas Accelerator Program 2024, Cultiv8 Accelerator 2.0 and Cultiv8 Accelerator 1.0, among others.
What facilities does Cultiv8 offer?
Cultiv8 offers Coworking space and Lab Facilities (IoT & Embedded). Incubatees also get access to CIET infrastructure through its host institution.
Is Cultiv8 government recognised?
Cultiv8 holds the following recognitions and affiliations: NIDHI – SSS supported by DST.
When was Cultiv8 founded?
Cultiv8 was founded in 2016. It operates as an incubator.
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