IIMK LIVE
Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode
IIM Kozhikode's business incubator and entrepreneurship centre running incubation, LIFE fellowship, and FINN X accelerator programs.
Programs by IIMK LIVE
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at IIMK LIVE, separate from the funding calls above.
FundQuest
ProgrammeFundQuest is an Investor Pitching Mentorship Program by IIMK LIVE designed to assist startups in crafting compelling investor pitch decks and delivering effective presentations to angel investors and venture capitalists.
The program aims to help entrepreneurs articulate their business stories convincingly to gain investor confidence and secure funding. Eligibility: Individuals or startups working on an innovative idea or planning to initiate a startup. Startups planning to raise funds. No shortlisting; any interested participant can join the program. Prerequisites & Structure: Submission of the latest pitch deck and a two-page document (as specified by IIMK LIVE) at least two days before the mentorship session. 10-minute startup presentation followed by 30-40 minutes of mentorship from an expert. Timelines & Fees: Monthly program with registration closing at the end of each month. ₹3,499 per startup (maximum of two founders). Offline & Online Session Available. Offline Session @ IIMK LIVE Kochi Campus. Applicants will not receive funds from the mentors/investors as part of this program.
GENESIS EiR Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) Program
FellowshipEntrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) Program Supported By MeitY Startup Hub
NIDHI SSS Seed Support fund
Grant schemeSeed Support fund is a startup seed fund sanctioned by Department of Science and Technology under the scheme NIDHI- Seed Support Fund.
USHUS Marine Startups Engagement Program
ProgrammeA Joint Initiative of Cochin Shipyard Limited & IIMK LIVE
BOUNCER
CompetitionMake a short, hard pitch. Bounce your idea to a panel of experts.
Pitch your idea, gain expert validation, and refine your business model.
Business Incubation Program
IncubationDesigned to support start-up enterprises validate Business Model and identify Product-Market fit.
Through mentor-ship, systematic workshops and community networks, it prepares startups to commercialize the product and transform an innovation into a business venture. The one-year program is designed to prepare the start-ups to generate its own revenues or get funding support by the end of the program. It focuses on innovativeness of the product and the team capabilities. Includes access to funding, mentorship and guidance, networking opportunities, exposure to investors & venture capitalists, shared resources & infrastructure.
Weave X
IncubationA sector-focused incubation program supporting startups in textile innovation, sustainable materials, smart manufacturing, and supply chain solutions.
SMARTSHREE Business Growth Program for Kudumbashree Enterprises
ProgrammeBusiness Growth Program for Kudumbashree Enterprises
Idea Vault Pole
ProgrammeValidate & Launch your Ideas
Matching Investment Program
Grant schemeAims to facilitate co-investment opportunities
Applications invited from ambitious DeepTech startups across India.
IGNITE
IncubationSupporting Innovative solutions that can transform micro enterprises
Business Incubation Program (BIP) KOCHI
IncubationThe Business Incubation Program (BIP) KOCHI
ASTRAL
Fellowship6-Month High-Intensity Startup Immersion Program for IIMK Students
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme
Grant schemeStartup India Seed Fund Scheme
DEEP LEAP
IncubationIIMK LIVE s flagship deep-tech incubation program
Incubation tracks
The routes into IIMK LIVE, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Incubation ProgramIt is highly competitive process to be a resident company at IIMK LIVE. The one-year program is designed to prepare the start-ups to generate its own revenues or get funding support by the end of the program. | Resident incubation | — | mentorship, workshops, community networks, Access to Funding, Networking opportunities, Exposure to investors & venture capitalists, Shared resources & infrastructure |
| DEEP LEAPIIMK LIVE s flagship deep-tech incubation program | Pre-incubation | — | — |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
LIVE HIVE
Physical infrastructure facilitating co-learning and co-working, providing reconfigurable, user-centric and experiential space. Includes individual workstations and collaborative spaces, spaces for knowledge sharing and community engagement.
Workstations
Ergonomically designed seats and desks, smart technology ready, with clusters for different team sizes. Includes 10 Solo, 8 Duo, and 5 Trio stations.
Meeting Rooms
Meeting boxes for 2-3 people, meeting rooms for 6-8 people, and a board room for 20-25 people.
Hot Desks
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
NIDHI-Seed Support Fund
MeitY Startup Hub
For the Entrepreneur-In-Residence (EIR) Program
About IIMK LIVE
IIMK LIVE is the business incubator and entrepreneurship development centre of IIM Kozhikode, established in June 2016 with support from the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India. The centre is envisioned as a National Centre of Excellence that promotes innovation, new business venturing, and entrepreneurship. LIVE has created a vibrant startup ecosystem by establishing linkages with incubators such as Kerala Startup Mission, NID's NDBI, and other leading technology and management institutes.
The centre runs several programs for startups at different stages. The Business Incubation Program (BIP) supports startups for up to two years through business model validation and product-market fit stages. The LIFE program provides fellowship awards with subsistence grants to aspiring entrepreneurs for developing technology or business model innovations. The FINN X Accelerator Program offers intensive cohort-based acceleration. Startups receive subsidized office space, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, faculty mentorship, and introductions to angel investors and venture capitalists.
Who Benefits
Early-stage founders in Kerala and South India seeking structured incubation with access to IIM Kozhikode's management expertise. Aspiring entrepreneurs with innovative ideas benefit from the LIFE fellowship's financial support, while validated startups gain from BIP's extended two-year incubation and investor connectivity.
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