IIHMR University
IIHMR University's Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship runs a startup school, an incubation programme and an annual healthcare innovation challenge in Jaipur.
IIHMR University at a glance
| Address | 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Near Sanganer Airport, Jaipur 302029 |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 3 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea, MVP, Early revenue |
| Official website | iihmr.edu.in |
| iihmr@iihmr.edu.in |
Programs by IIHMR University
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Which IIHMR University programme fits you
3 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.
By stage
- Idea
- Aarambh Startup School, Grand Health Innovation Challenge
- MVP
- Saamarthya incubation programme
- Early revenue
- Saamarthya incubation programme
| Programme | Best for | Stage | Duration | Format | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saamarthya incubation programme | Startups with a working product and early revenue | MVP – Early revenue | — | — | — |
| Aarambh Startup School | Aspiring entrepreneurs at the idea stage | Idea | — | Hybrid | — |
| Grand Health Innovation Challenge | Student innovators and entrepreneurs with a healthcare idea | Idea | — | — | — |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at IIHMR University, separate from the funding calls above.
Saamarthya incubation programme
IncubationCIIE's incubation programme for post-MVP and revenue-generating startups.
Best for: Startups with a working product and early revenue
- MVP – Early revenue
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
Saamarthya is the incubation programme of CIIE at IIHMR University. It is run for startups that have a minimum viable product and some revenue.
Who can apply
- Post-MVP and revenue-generating startups. The pages do not state further eligibility.
How selection works: candidates pitch to a panel and go through a bootcamp-style evaluation before they are onboarded.
How to apply: the pages do not show an application form. Email iihmr@iihmr.edu.in to ask about intake.
Aarambh Startup School
ProgrammeA series of sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs on ideas, customers, finance and funding.
Best for: Aspiring entrepreneurs at the idea stage
- Idea
- Hybrid
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Aarambh is CIIE's startup school. It runs online and offline sessions on idea generation and design thinking, business model canvas, customer discovery, financial models, funding sources and intellectual property.
Who can apply
- Aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage startups. The pages do not state a sign-up process.
Grand Health Innovation Challenge
CompetitionAn annual healthcare innovation challenge for student innovators and entrepreneurs.
Best for: Student innovators and entrepreneurs with a healthcare idea
- Idea
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
The Grand Health Innovation Challenge is an annual competition run by CIIE. Shortlisted participants pitch their healthcare innovation. The top entries receive cash rewards and pre-incubation support from IIHMR Startups.
Who can apply
- Student innovators and entrepreneurs with a healthcare idea.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme
The university's October 2022 president's report says it is recognised by the Ministry of MSME as a Host Institute for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme. Current status is not confirmed.
How to apply to IIHMR University
Choosing the right programme
- Aarambh suits people still shaping an idea. It is a series of sessions, not an incubation place.
- Saamarthya is for startups that have a working product and early revenue.
- The Grand Health Innovation Challenge is a competition, open to student innovators and entrepreneurs with a healthcare idea.
How applications work
- The pages do not show an online application form for the incubation programme. Ask the university before you prepare an application.
- Email the general inbox, iihmr@iihmr.edu.in, for enquiries.
How selection works
- Incubation candidates pitch to a panel and go through a bootcamp-style evaluation before they are onboarded.
- Challenge entries are shortlisted, pitch their healthcare innovation, and the top entries receive cash rewards and pre-incubation support.
What reviewers look for
- A clear healthcare problem and a working product or early revenue for incubation.
- A workable idea that can be pitched in a short session, for the challenge.
About IIHMR University
IIHMR University is a healthcare management university in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Its entrepreneurship arm is the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), set up to teach entrepreneurial skills and to support startups, mostly in healthcare.
How the programmes work
CIIE runs three programmes. Aarambh is a startup school of online and offline sessions for aspiring entrepreneurs, covering idea generation, customer discovery, finance, funding and intellectual property. Saamarthya is its incubation programme for startups that already have a minimum viable product and some revenue. Candidates pitch to a panel and go through a bootcamp-style evaluation before they are onboarded. The Grand Health Innovation Challenge is an annual healthcare innovation competition for student innovators and entrepreneurs. Its top entries receive cash rewards and pre-incubation support from IIHMR Startups.
Who can apply
The pages do not state a general eligibility rule for Saamarthya or Aarambh. The challenge is open to student innovators and entrepreneurs with a healthcare idea. Some CIIE activities are limited to IIHMR University students. One example is a bootcamp for students of the university to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem on campus.
What the centre aims to do
CIIE describes its aim as creating an entrepreneurial environment on the university campus. Its stated work includes mentoring startups, research on entrepreneurship in Rajasthan and beyond, and linking academia with industry and government bodies. It lists initiating an incubation process on campus among its expected outcomes.
Who runs it
CIIE has a leadership team drawn from venture and investment firms, hospitals and academic institutions, alongside faculty and student teams. The centre's team page lists them.
Scale
The centre publishes an annual report of its sessions, bootcamps and challenges for each academic year. The reports do not give a total number of startups incubated, so no total is stated here.
Locations
The campus is at 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, near Sanganer Airport, Jaipur 302029.
Get in touch
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Frequently asked questions about IIHMR University
What is IIHMR University?
IIHMR University is an academic institution based in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
What does IIHMR University do?
IIHMR University is a healthcare management university in Jaipur, Rajasthan. Its entrepreneurship arm is the Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship (CIIE), set up to teach entrepreneurial skills and to support startups, mostly in healthcare. CIIE runs three programmes.
Where is IIHMR University located?
IIHMR University is located at 1, Prabhu Dayal Marg, Near Sanganer Airport, Jaipur 302029.
What programs does IIHMR University run?
IIHMR University runs Saamarthya incubation programme, Aarambh Startup School and Grand Health Innovation Challenge.
Which IIHMR University programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: Aarambh Startup School and Grand Health Innovation Challenge. MVP stage: Saamarthya incubation programme. Early revenue stage: Saamarthya incubation programme. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
What sectors does IIHMR University support?
IIHMR University works with startups in Deep Tech, HardTech, Social Impact and Others.
What stage of startup does IIHMR University support?
IIHMR University supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
Is IIHMR University government recognised?
IIHMR University holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme.
How do I apply to IIHMR University?
- Aarambh suits people still shaping an idea. It is a series of sessions, not an incubation place. - Saamarthya is for startups that have a working product and early revenue. - The Grand Health Innovation Challenge is a competition, open to student innovators and entrepreneurs with a healthcare idea. - The pages do not show an online application form for the incubation programme.
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