Kalinga Incubation Foundation

Kalinga Incubation Foundation was set up in 2023 as a Section 8 not-for-profit company and is the university's incubation arm. It runs as a standing offer rather than in cohorts: there is no published intake window, no deadline and no cohort number. Its own page says its purpose is to promote research, innovation and entrepreneurship among students and faculty members of the university.

What you get

• Incubation support and expert mentorship from the team and industry experts
• A prototype development lab to plan, design, test and experiment
• Co-working space on campus
• Help pitching for funding, plus marketing, technology, legal and compliance support
• Business plan development from idea stage through to launch
• Workshops, pitch sessions, industrial visits, seminars and guest lectures

Who can apply

• The stated audience is students and faculty of Kalinga University
• Ventures across technology, healthcare, medicine, sustainable products and social impact
• Nothing on the page states an incorporation requirement, a geography gate or a category gate
• Nothing states that outside founders may apply, so confirm before applying

How selection works: Four stated criteria — whether the idea has been validated, the solution or product itself, scalability potential, and a strong and well-rounded team. No panel, stages or timeline are published.

How to apply: Download the startup registration form from the Kalinga Incubation Foundation page and fill in your startup name, contact details, city and state, and a short summary of the product or service. The page does not say where to send it and publishes no incubation inbox, so write to registrar@kalingauniversity.ac.in for the current route.