Technology Business Incubator (KAHE-TBI)
A programme by Karpagam Academy of Higher Education (Karpagam Academy of Higher Education)
Physical and virtual incubation for early-stage startups, open to entrepreneurs who are not students, faculty or alumni.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage startups with an innovative idea and a prototype or proof of concept, including founders who are not KAHE students, faculty or alumni. |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | 24 months standard |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free, takes equity |
| Run with | MSME-DI, Government of India |
About Technology Business Incubator (KAHE-TBI)
KAHE-TBI is the institute's Technology Business Incubator. It takes early-stage startups with an innovative idea and a prototype or proof of concept, and gives them mentoring, workspace and access to the institute's network. The standard incubation period is 24 months.
What you get
- Dedicated mentoring from a pool of KAHE alumni, faculty, entrepreneurs and investors
- Plug and play workspace on the KAHE campus
- Introductions to potential customers and investors
- Access to outsourced legal, secretarial, IT, HR and payroll services at preferential rates
- Training on aspects of entrepreneurship on the campus
- Seed funding in the form of equity or debt for eligible incubatees
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs who are not KAHE faculty, alumni or students are welcome
- Startups with an innovative idea, and a prototype or proof of concept
- Ventures that can become fundable or self-sustainable in 18 to 24 months
- A for-profit company, formed before the incubation agreement is signed
How selection works: a multistage process. The TBI management screens applications first, and a steering committee makes the final decision.
How to apply: submit a formal expression of interest with a business plan, using the TBI application form. The TBI office is at tbioffice@kahedu.edu.in.