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IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)
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IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

DST NIDHI-TBI: IKP EDEN NIDHI TBI

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IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) at a glance

AddressBengaluru, Karnataka, India
Programmes9 standing programmes
Official websiteikpknowledgepark.com
Emailsridhar@ikpknowledgepark.com

Programs by IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)

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Past programs

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru), separate from the funding calls above.

Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG)

Grant scheme

Provides up to INR 50 Lakhs in Grant-in-aid and mentoring to early-stage biotech startups and individual innovators for proof of concept validation.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

It is a flagship program of BIRAC, supporting innovations across life sciences fields like Healthcare (Medical devices, Drugs and Drug Delivery, Biosimilars, Diagnostics), Industrial Biotechnology, Clean Energy, Digital Solutions, Agriculture, and allied areas. IKP supports applicants from pre-application to post-award mentoring, monitoring, networking, and business development. Opens biannually on January 1st and July 1st for 45 days.

Official programme page

Agriculture Grand Challenge (AgGC)

Competition

A two-stage grand challenge program to identify and expedite technology-driven solutions for the agricultural sector, aiming to enhance farmers' income, with a focus on marginal and small landholding farmers.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Solutions can be products, services, business models, or integrated solutions. Partners: BIRAC.

Official programme page

IKP Global Regulatory Forum (IGRF)

Platform

A forum to help regulatory agencies understand the landscape of emerging technologies.

Platform for Regional IP Management Ecosystem (PRIME)

Platform

A regional office established to enhance the efficiency of technology transfer and commercialization.

NIDHI PRAYAS

Grant scheme

Aimed at turning ideas into prototypes, specifically for innovators who require support for physical product development.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Part of IKP's grant funding initiatives.

ICO - Fund (IKP COVID Fund)

Grant scheme

Introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this program supports the rapid development and deployment of innovations addressing pandemic challenges.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Part of IKP's grant funding initiatives.

Official programme page

Sustainable Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development (SEED) Fund

Grant scheme

Fuels the growth of early-stage technology startups with vital capital assistance, bridging the gap between initial concept validation and market readiness.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Supports startups at the Proof of Concept stage with some customer validation, needing capital to advance from idea to market entry, or seeking a bridge to venture capital or bank financing.

Official programme page

Grand Challenges Explorations India (GCE India)

Competition

Focuses on improving global health, including developing new medications, vaccines, delivery methods, medical equipment, diagnostics, service models, and using artificial intelligence in healthcare solutions.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Particularly invested in maternal and child health, mental health, addressing antimicrobial resistance (AMR), managing infectious diseases, ensuring proper nutrition, enhancing geriatric care, and improving sanitation. Partners: BIRAC, Department of Biotechnology, Government of India, and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Official programme page

Amrit Grand Challenge - Jan Care (AGC – Jan Care)

Competition

A countrywide initiative focused on discovering, designing, and scaling innovative digital health technologies to strengthen healthcare services in tier-2 and tier-3 cities and rural areas.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Support includes both grants and equity investments. Partners: BIRAC, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India, and NASSCOM.

Official programme page

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

SmartFab

A-Labs

IKP Science Park (Hyderabad)

200-acre science park in Genome Valley Hyderabad

Life Science Incubator (Hyderabad)

IKP EDEN (Bengaluru) Makerspace

maker space in Koramangala, Bangalore

IKP EDEN (Bengaluru) Incubator

Growth Labs

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

IP & patentsTechnology transferRegulatory supportLegal & financeBusiness advisory

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

BIRAC BIG Implementation PartnerNIDHI PRAYAS Grant Program

About IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with an incubation and innovation programme in Biotech, Lifesciences, Agritech. IKP's Bengaluru campus provides life science and agritech startups with labs, mentorship, and industry connections.

What Startups Receive

  • Mentorship from faculty, researchers, and domain experts
  • Access to research labs and specialized infrastructure
  • Co-working space and prototyping facilities
  • Guidance on government grants (NIDHI-PRAYAS, DST, BIRAC, MeitY)
  • Alumni and industry networking
  • IP commercialization and patent filing support

Eligibility

Open to students, faculty, and alumni. External startups in domain-aligned sectors may also apply.

Who Should Apply

Early-stage founders at ideation or prototype stage seeking academic mentorship, specialized lab access, and government seed funding support.

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Frequently asked questions about IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru)

What does IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) do?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) is an institution in Bengaluru, Karnataka, with an incubation and innovation programme in Biotech, Lifesciences, Agritech. IKP's Bengaluru campus provides life science and agritech startups with labs, mentorship, and industry connections.

Where is IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) located?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) is based in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India.

What programs does IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) run?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) runs Biotechnology Ignition Grant (BIG), Agriculture Grand Challenge (AgGC), IKP Global Regulatory Forum (IGRF) and Platform for Regional IP Management Ecosystem (PRIME), among others.

What sectors does IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) support?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) works with startups in Biotech, Lifesciences and Agritech.

What stage of startup does IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) support?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.

What facilities does IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) offer?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) offers SmartFab, A-Labs, IKP Science Park (Hyderabad), Life Science Incubator (Hyderabad), IKP EDEN (Bengaluru) Makerspace and IKP EDEN (Bengaluru) Incubator.

Is IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) government recognised?

IKP Knowledge Park (Bengaluru) holds the following recognitions and affiliations: BIRAC BIG Implementation Partner and NIDHI PRAYAS Grant Program.