Federal Institute of Science and Technology

Choosing the right route

• Student with an idea: start with the IEDC. Students can submit an idea through the IEDC site, and the team reviews submissions and gives guidance.
• Founder with a venture: ask Federal Labz whether it takes outside founders. The page does not say who may join.
• Prototype work: the IDEA Lab and FABLAB offer hands-on prototyping. The pages do not list who may use them.

How to get in touch

• Write to the institute at mail@fisat.ac.in for general enquiries.
• Use the IEDC site for idea submissions.

What to check before applying

• Whether Federal Labz admits founders who are not FISAT students or alumni.
• What space, mentoring or funding the centre provides, and whether it charges a fee or takes equity.
• Whether intake is open.

Federal Institute of Science And Technology (FISAT) is a private engineering college in Mookkannoor, Angamaly, in Ernakulam district of Kerala. The Federal Bank Officers' Association Educational Society established and promotes it, and it has run since 2002.

The institute is approved by AICTE, recognised by UGC and affiliated to APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU). It is accredited by NAAC, and its B.Tech programmes are accredited by NBA.

What the incubator offers

FISAT's incubation centre is called Federal Labz. It is a campus facility for incubating start-ups, with air-conditioned space and the amenities a start-up needs. The institute says the centre has been upgraded to Technology Business Incubator status with support from the Kerala Startup Mission. The page describes the centre as a place where entrepreneurs with innovative ideas are nurtured through the early phases of growth, with support from faculty who have expertise in specialised areas.

The page does not say who may join Federal Labz, what support a start-up receives, or whether it takes equity or charges a fee. Founders should ask the centre directly before applying.

Student innovation

The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Cell (IEDC) at FISAT is aimed at students. It runs initiatives, workshops and mentorship to help students turn ideas into ventures. The cell is linked to the Kerala Startup Mission's IEDC network.

Labs and prototyping

FISAT runs an AICTE IDEA Lab for hands-on prototyping, with 3D printers, a laser cutter and a PCB milling machine. Its programmes include Maker Hours, Launch Pad for first-year students, and upskilling courses. A FABLAB, set up with support from KTU and the Kerala Startup Mission, offers digital fabrication tools such as 3D printers, laser cutters, CNC routers and electronics workbenches.

Research

The research and development cell covers research, grants and funded projects, IPR and collaborations.

Locations

The campus is at Hormis Nagar, Mookkannoor P O, Angamaly, Ernakulam district, Kerala, PIN 683577.