VIKAS Incubation Program
A programme by IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation
Workspace, mentoring and introductions for startups already inside the IITTNiF incubation ecosystem — no funding attached.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups already incubated at IITTNiF that need workspace, mentoring and introductions rather than money. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
| Duration | Up to 12 months, extendable |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | No equity |
About VIKAS Incubation Program
VIKAS gives startups already in the IITTNiF incubation ecosystem a place to work and people to learn from. It is explicitly non-financial: the point is workspace, mentorship and a network, not a cheque. It runs for up to twelve months, and can be extended based on progress and on what the startup contributes back to the hub.
What you get
- A dedicated desk, a hot desk or a private office in IITTNiF's co-working space.
- Regular sessions with mentors who work in product development, business strategy and market entry.
- Introductions to entrepreneurs, technical experts and business leaders through workshops, seminars and events.
Who can apply
- Startups that are part of the IITTNiF incubation ecosystem.
- Startups building technology-driven products or services.
- Startups that can show the work could matter in their field.
How selection works: you submit an application describing the startup's vision, where it is now, and what it wants to reach during incubation, then take part in an interview or presentation with the Startup Selection committee.
How to apply: through the application link on IITTNiF's Startups and Entrepreneurship page. Questions go to startups@iittnif.com or 0877 2503737. Note that joining means agreeing IITTNiF may use your startup's name and logo in its own material, during and after the programme.
Where to apply
Other IIT Tirupati Navavishkar I-Hub Foundation programmes
- DISCOVERCohort incubation for researchers, innovators and early founders turning a positioning or precision technology idea into a startup.
- SARATHIRolling accelerator for deep-tech startups with a prototype or a product in market, ending in a demo day for investors.
- Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) ProgramTwelve-month fellowship for a first-time founder to work full time on one geospatial or navigation business idea — between calls.
- Technology Development ProjectsProject funding for institution-led research in positioning and precision technologies — a principal investigator must lead it, not a startup.