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IIMV FIELD
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IIMV FIELD

Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, IndiaEst. 2018Coworking

IIM Visakhapatnam's incubation hub offering pre-incubation, acceleration, and seed support for women and social entrepreneurs.

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IIMV FIELD at a glance

Part ofIndian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam
Established2018
AddressVisakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Programmes3 standing programmes
Official websiteiimvfield.com

Programs by IIMV FIELD

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Past programs

Naaripreneur for Her Program Cohort 2 – IIMV FIELD

by IIMV FIELD
Up to ₹5L

MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Scheme at IIMV FIELD

under TIDE 2.0 (Technology Incubation and Development of Entrepreneurs)
by IIMV FIELD
Up to ₹4L

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at IIMV FIELD, separate from the funding calls above.

Naaripreneur for Her Program

Incubation

The 11-month long Cohort 2 program, from May 2026 to March 2027, supports up to 75 entrepreneurs across 03 phases and provides 06 months of incubation support for up to 25 promising ventures at IIMV FIELD.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Program is a CSR initiative supported by NBCC India Ltd. It aims to identify, nurture, and scale ventures that are either led by women or building solutions for women, across all sectors and geographies in India. The program consists of 3 phases: Call for Applications, structured online pre-incubation capacity-building sessions for up to 75 shortlisted applicants, and 11-month long incubation support (virtually and/or physically) for up to 25 selected ventures. The incubation phase includes structured mentorship from IIMV faculty, industry experts, and sector specialists, along with access to IIMV FIELD’s ecosystem, infrastructure, and alumni network. The incubated ventures will also participate in a 02 Day on-campus bootcamp focused on AI adoption and fundraising. The phase will conclude with a graduation ceremony for the incubated startups, where the top 05 startups will be awarded performance-based grants of up to ₹5 lakhs in total.

Full Naaripreneur for Her Program guide

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)

Grant scheme

Provides financial support of up to ₹50 lakhs through grants and investment instruments for key stages of a startup’s journey, funded by DPIIT, GoI.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) is an initiative aimed at addressing the critical funding challenges faced by early-stage startups. It provides essential financial support for key stages of a startup’s journey, including proof-of-concept, prototype development, product trials, market-entry and commercialisation. Beyond funding, startups gain access to a holistic range of incubation services, including Mentorship from faculty, alumni, and industry experts, networking opportunities with investors and ecosystem partners, state-of-the-art infrastructure and curated capacity-building programs such as workshops, masterclasses and founder talks. The program is open to startups across all stages, sectors, and locations in India.

Official programme page

Mastering Startup Fundraising

Programme

A 30-hour hybrid course designed to help entrepreneurs navigate startup fundraising and close deals effectively, with an investment of Rs 45,000 per team.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The course is designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders, business enthusiasts, or investors. It teaches about the Startup Funding Landscape, Pitch Deck & Business Plan Development, Negotiation Skills, Real-world Funding Scenarios & Deal Structuring. The program includes a 6-hour offline session for Hands-on Simulation (Finsimco Startup Funding Negotiation). The course is delivered through 16 online sessions (1.5 Hr Each) and 1 offline session at IIMV Campus (6 Hrs) from April to June 2025. An IIMV FIELD Certificate is provided upon course completion.

Official programme page

Incubation tracks

The routes into IIMV FIELD, and what each one includes.

TrackTypeSpaceIncludes
IncubationResident incubation—Mentoring Support, Networking Support, Infrastructure & Access to Learning Resources, Capacity Building Programs, Promotions, Interns Support, Customized Business Challenge Competitions & Opportunities, Business Communications, Shared Professional Services, Information about Live Opportunities
Women Startup Program Pre-IncubationVirtual, as part of the Women Startup Program.Pre-incubation—business training to develop their prototype
Naaripreneur for Her Program Pre-IncubationOnline, as part of the Naaripreneur for Her Program.Pre-incubation—structured online capacity-building sessions, Introduction to “Do Your Venture”, Opportunities and Ideation Techniques, Idea Validation and Evaluation, Lean Canvas, Aspects of Marketing in Business Model, Aspects of Operations in Business Model, Aspects of Finance in Business Model, Management of Performance and People in Organization, Storytelling

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Coworking spaces

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Business advisoryMarket accessLegal & financeIP & patentsDesign services

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) disbursing partner

About IIMV FIELD

IIMV FIELD (Foundation for Incubation Entrepreneurial Learning and Development) is the incubation and startup hub of IIM Visakhapatnam, operational since 2018. Recognized by MeitY as a G3 centre under the TIDE 2.0 Program and by NSTEDB, DST under the NIDHI Accelerator Program, IIMV FIELD has grown into one of the fastest-growing incubators in India.

The centre offers a range of programs including pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration support. It provides dedicated seed support for women entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and emerging technology-based ventures. Though sector-agnostic, IIMV FIELD leverages Visakhapatnam's regional strengths in logistics, marine technology, health and wellness, and tourism. The incubator also focuses on edutech and fintech ventures, combining IIM Visakhapatnam's management expertise with practical venture-building support.

Who Benefits

Startups in Andhra Pradesh and South India, particularly women entrepreneurs, social enterprises, and ventures in logistics, marine technology, and health and wellness. Founders in Tier 2 cities benefit from IIMV FIELD's location in Visakhapatnam and its access to IIM faculty mentorship and TIDE 2.0 funding support.

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Frequently asked questions about IIMV FIELD

What does IIMV FIELD do?

IIMV FIELD (Foundation for Incubation Entrepreneurial Learning and Development) is the incubation and startup hub of IIM Visakhapatnam, operational since 2018.

Where is IIMV FIELD located?

IIMV FIELD is based in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India.

What programs does IIMV FIELD run?

IIMV FIELD runs Naaripreneur for Her Program, Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) and Mastering Startup Fundraising.

What sectors does IIMV FIELD support?

IIMV FIELD works with startups in Fintech, EdTech, Healthtech, Logistics and Social Impact.

What stage of startup does IIMV FIELD support?

IIMV FIELD supports startups at the Ideation, Validation and Early Revenue stages.

What facilities does IIMV FIELD offer?

IIMV FIELD offers Coworking spaces.

Is IIMV FIELD government recognised?

IIMV FIELD holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) disbursing partner.

When was IIMV FIELD founded?

IIMV FIELD was founded in 2018. It operates as an academic.