Physical Incubation
A programme by IIITD Innovation & Incubation Center
On-site incubation at the centre's floor on the IIIT Delhi campus, open to technology and deep-tech startups all year.
At a glance
| Best for | Technology and deep-tech startups that want space, labs and mentors on campus |
|---|---|
| Duration | Not stated; applications accepted year-round |
| Format | In person |
About Physical Incubation
The main way into the centre. Applications are invited from technology and deep-tech startups throughout the year, so there is no deadline to work to.
What you get
- Workspace on the centre's incubation floor in Okhla, New Delhi
- Access to technology labs and to facilities of the host institute, IIIT Delhi
- The Design & Innovation Lab for hardware prototyping
- Researchers and mentors on both the technology and business side
- Routes into support schemes run by the Department of Science & Technology, the Ministry of Electronics and IT and Startup India, and introductions to the centre's investor pool
Who can apply
- Startups working in technology and deep-tech fields
- No restriction to IIIT Delhi students, alumni or faculty is stated, and no incorporation requirement is stated
How to apply: use the Apply Now button on the programme page, which opens the centre's application portal. Questions go to the centre's info inbox.
Where to apply
Other IIITD Innovation & Incubation Center programmes
- Virtual IncubationThe same mentoring, lab access and scheme routes delivered remotely, opening once a year.
- PRECUBEThe centre's pre-incubation programme, for people with an idea rather than a company.
- NIDHI PRAYASA Department of Science & Technology prototype grant for turning an idea into a working physical product; the last call closed in August 2025.
- Seed SupportCommittee-decided seed funding for startups that need capital to scale and attract further investment.
- Entrepreneur-in-ResidenceA proof-of-concept programme for entrepreneurs with an idea — currently between intakes, with applications closed.
- Alumni FellowshipFinancial support plus incubation for IIIT Delhi graduates building their own startup.