Startup Incubation (12-month cohort programme)
A programme by Innoscale Global Foundation
A 12-month cohort programme run through sector hubs, from problem validation to a pilot and a Demo Day.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage founders in agri, health, education, defence, sports and sustainability, especially outside the big metros |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Early revenue |
| Duration | 12 months |
| Format | In person |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About Startup Incubation (12-month cohort programme)
A cohort-based incubation year for early-stage founders. Innoscale says it selects 8-12 founders per cohort per hub, and its pages say cohort applications are open across all six sector hubs.
What you get
- Workspace at the hub: desk space, lab access and connectivity
- A non-dilutive seed grant for prototyping, pilot costs and regulatory paperwork
- Weekly mentor sessions with domain experts in months 3-8
- Introductions to government scheme managers and pilot partners
- Help with company incorporation, intellectual property filing and DPIIT recognition processing
- Introductions to 40+ seed funds, family offices and corporate venture arms
- A Demo Day in month 12 for investors, corporates and government programme managers
Who can apply
- Early-stage founders at idea, prototype, pre-revenue or revenue stage
- Startups that are not yet incorporated can apply
- Sector tracks: agri tech, med tech, edu tech, defence tech, sports tech and sustainability
How selection works: Founders apply online. Shortlisted teams present to a panel of domain experts, investors and government representatives.
How to apply: Fill in the application form on the Apply page, with a pitch deck in PDF or PPTX. Innoscale says it responds within 14 days. Questions can go to hello@innoscale.global.