KIIT-TBI

KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) is a non-profit incubator established in 2009 at KIIT University, Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Supported by the National Science & Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board (NSTEDB), Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, KIIT-TBI has grown into one of India's most recognized startup incubators.

Awards and Recognition

• National Award for TBI of the Year 2017 by DST, Government of India
• Centre of Excellence in Incubation & Entrepreneurship by DST (2020)
• Incubator of the Year 2023 by the Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI), Bangkok
• Ranked #1 Bioincubator in the Private Sector (2019 & 2020) by BioSpectrum

Impact

KIIT-TBI has nurtured 380+ startups, including 130+ women-led ventures, creating 5,000+ technical jobs. Nearly 50 portfolio startups have raised ₹1,300+ crore in follow-on angel and private investment. The incubator has onboarded 50+ industry partners and promoted 200+ manufacturing startups in sectors like biotechnology, electronics, digital health, cleantech, food & nutraceuticals, waste-to-value, and defence.

Who It Supports

Early-stage and growth-stage startups, particularly in deep tech, biotech, cleantech, digital health, and defence. Strong focus on Odisha and Eastern India founders.