Business Incubation Program (BIP)
A programme by IIMK LIVE
The core incubation track for startups with a proof of concept or working prototype, supporting a company for up to two years.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage founders with a proof of concept or prototype |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
| Duration | Up to 2 years |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid |
About Business Incubation Program (BIP)
IIMK LIVE's main incubation programme, run at its Kozhikode campus, for entrepreneurs who already have a proof of concept or a working prototype.
What you get
- Subsidised co-working space with Wi-Fi
- Mentorship and advisory support
- Introductions to angel investors and venture capitalists
- Networking events and workshops
- Access to government startup schemes
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs with a proof of concept or working prototype
- The venture must be registered as a company, or register within three months of admission
- Open to all founders; ideas from IIM Kozhikode students, alumni or faculty may get priority when equally strong
How selection works: Shortlisted applicants present their idea and business plan to a selection committee at the Kozhikode campus.
How to apply: Through the application form linked on the Business Incubation Program page.
Where to apply
Other IIMK LIVE programmes
- Business Incubation Program (BIP) — Kochi CampusThe same incubation track run at IIMK LIVE's Kochi campus, for startups registered in Kerala.
- DEEP LEAPA one-year deep-tech incubation programme run with Walmart, ending in an investor demo day.
- USHUSA maritime-sector incubation programme run with Cochin Shipyard Limited, taking equity in the startups it backs.
- GENESIS EiRAn Entrepreneur-in-Residence programme for emerging-technology ideas, implemented on behalf of MeitY Startup Hub.
- NIDHI Seed Support Scheme (NIDHI-SSS)An Entrepreneurs-in-Residence programme under the government's NIDHI scheme, for early-stage, technology-driven ideas.
- Weave XA one-year textile-sector incubation programme run with the Ministry of Textiles.
- SMARTSHREEA business-growth programme for women-led Kudumbashree self-help-group enterprises in Kerala, run with the Ministry of Rural Development.
- IGNITEA programme for startups building products or services specifically for micro-enterprises and self-help groups.
- Idea VaultAn idea-stage entry point that needs no registered company, ending in a boot camp at the Kozhikode campus for a shortlisted group.
- Matching Investment ProgramA four-month programme for market-ready startups that matches a portion of externally raised funding.
- FundQuestA monthly, paid fundraising-pitch mentoring session, not a source of funding itself.
- BOUNCERA monthly, paid one-on-one pitch session with industry and academic experts for early-stage DPIIT-recognised startups.