Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
NRiT RIT-TBI is the technology business incubator at Rajarambapu Institute of Technology in Rajaramnagar, Sangli, run by NETRARIT Foundation.
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology at a glance
| Established | 1983 |
|---|---|
| Address | Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra 415414 |
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Stages supported | Idea, Prototype, MVP |
| Official website | ritindia.edu/ritwebsite/website/index.php |
| pvkadole@ritindia.edu |
Programs by Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, separate from the funding calls above.
Pre-incubation and incubation for startups and student innovators, run by NETRARIT Foundation on the Rajarambapu Institute of Technology campus.
Best for: Students, alumni and early-stage founders in western Maharashtra, including startups and innovators with an idea or prototype.
- Idea – MVP
- Agreement tenure of 24 months, renewable by mutual agreement
- In person
- Paid
- Grant support for selected startups
With Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), OpEx StartUp Accelerator
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
NRiT RIT-TBI takes founders from idea and prototype stage into incubation on the Rajarambapu Institute of Technology campus in Sangli. NETRARIT Foundation runs it, and it is open to alumni, budding entrepreneurs in western Maharashtra and startups that want campus space.
What you get
- Office space, internet access and lab access on the campus
- Mentorship from a pool of mentors across sectors
- Prototype and product development support, with IP support where needed
- Product commercialisation support, including marketing and client connections
- Funding support for selected startups, including seed funding
Who can apply
- Alumni students and budding entrepreneurs in the western Maharashtra region
- Startups and innovators who want to incubate on the campus
How selection works: applications in the standard format are screened and evaluated by an evaluation committee, and approved startups sign an agreement with NETRARIT Foundation.
How to apply: download the NRiT Startup Policy and the Application for Incubation from the Apply to NRiT TBI page, sign the application and pitch the idea in the standard format.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-incubation | Pre-incubation | — | Prototype development |
| Incubation | Resident incubation | — | Office space on the campus, Mentorship, Product commercialisation support |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Incubation office space
Tinkering Lab
2100 sq ft with mechanical and electronics/computing facilities
Co-working space
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Business advisory
Mentorship and expert advisory
IP & patents
IP support where required
Legal & finance
Legal and accounting help through panel advisers
Market access
Marketing support and client connections
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 358 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology" (SANGLI, MAHARASHTRA), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
How to apply to Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
Choosing this incubator
- Suited to students, alumni and early-stage founders in western Maharashtra who can work from the Sangli campus.
- Teams that already have a prototype can go straight to incubation; teams at idea stage start with pre-incubation.
How applications work
- Download the NRiT Startup Policy and the Application for Incubation from the Apply to NRiT TBI page.
- Submit the application in the standard format, signed, and pitch the idea to NETRARIT Foundation.
What reviewers look for
- Applications are screened and evaluated by an evaluation committee before approval.
- Approved startups sign an agreement for 24 months and agree to offer training, projects or internships to RIT students where they fit.
About Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
NRiT RIT-TBI is the technology business incubator of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Rajaramnagar, near Islampur in Sangli district, Maharashtra. NETRARIT Foundation runs the incubator from the institute campus and takes in students, alumni and outside innovators with startup ideas.
The institute was started in 1983, as the College of Engineering, Sakharale, and sits about 7 km from Peth Naka off the Pune-Bangalore highway. The incubator is linked to the institute's Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship Development (CIIED).
How the incubator works
The incubator offers pre-incubation, where teams build a prototype, and incubation for early-stage startups. Support covers mentorship from a pool of mentors across sectors, prototype and product development, intellectual property support, and product commercialisation support including marketing and client connections. The policy also provides for funding support for selected startups, including seed funding.
Who can apply
The incubator's policy and its invitation to apply cover alumni students and budding entrepreneurs in the western Maharashtra region, along with startups and innovators who want to incubate at the campus.
How selection works
Applicants submit an application in the standard format and pitch the idea. The application is screened and evaluated by an evaluation committee before approval. Approved startups sign an agreement with NETRARIT Foundation, which runs for 24 months and can be renewed by mutual agreement.
Facilities
Incubatees get physical office space on the campus, internet access, meeting rooms, access to the institute's labs and library, and a tinkering lab with mechanical and electronics facilities. Fixed incubation and maintenance charges apply.
Who runs it
NETRARIT Foundation, with a board drawn from the institute's management and industry, and an advisory committee that includes the institute director and local founders.
Locations
Rajaramnagar, Tal. Walwa, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra 415414. The incubator's facilities are on the institute campus.
Get in touch
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Frequently asked questions about Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology
What is Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology?
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology is an incubator based in Sangli, Maharashtra.
What does Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology do?
NRiT RIT-TBI is the technology business incubator of Rajarambapu Institute of Technology (RIT), Rajaramnagar, near Islampur in Sangli district, Maharashtra. NETRARIT Foundation runs the incubator from the institute campus and takes in students, alumni and outside innovators with startup ideas.
Where is Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology located?
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology is located at Rajaramnagar, Islampur, Dist. Sangli, Maharashtra 415414.
What programs does Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology run?
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology runs NRiT RIT-TBI Technology Business Incubator.
Which Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology programme should I apply to?
It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: NRiT RIT-TBI Technology Business Incubator. Prototype stage: NRiT RIT-TBI Technology Business Incubator. MVP stage: NRiT RIT-TBI Technology Business Incubator. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.
Does Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology provide funding?
Selected startups in some Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology programmes can receive grant support, including NRiT RIT-TBI Technology Business Incubator. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.
What facilities does Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology offer?
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology offers Incubation office space, Tinkering Lab and Co-working space.
Is Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology government recognised?
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology?
- Suited to students, alumni and early-stage founders in western Maharashtra who can work from the Sangli campus. - Teams that already have a prototype can go straight to incubation; teams at idea stage start with pre-incubation. - Download the NRiT Startup Policy and the Application for Incubation from the Apply to NRiT TBI page.
When was Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology founded?
Kasegaon Education Societys Rajarambapu Institute of Technology was founded in 1983. It is an incubator.
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