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KIIT-TBI

KIIT University

Bhubaneswar, Odisha, IndiaEst. 2009

Award-winning TBI at KIIT University — 380+ startups, ₹1,300 Cr+ follow-on funding raised.

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Programs by KIIT-TBI

1 open now · 1 past

Open now

GENESIS EIR 3.0 (Entrepreneur in Residence)

by KIIT-TBI
Varies
Past programs

KIIT-TBI Incubation LaunchPad 2026

by KIIT-TBI
Up to ₹1Cr

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at KIIT-TBI, separate from the funding calls above.

Startup India SEED FUND Scheme

Grant scheme

Provides financial assistance up to INR 20 Lakhs in Grant and up to INR 50 Lakhs in Debt/Convertible Debenture for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization.

A flagship initiative by the Government of India aimed at fostering Innovation & supporting the growth of startups across the country. Provides financial assistance to early-stage startups, particularly those with innovative ideas & high growth potential. Funds aim to bridge gap between development & commercialization by providing funding support for prototype development, proof of concept, product trials, market entry & scaling up operations. Duration: 12 months for Grant and 3 years moratorium period for Debt/Convertible Debenture. Eligibility: DPIIT-recognized startup, incorporated not more than 2 years ago, with a technology-driven business idea, market fit, viable commercialization, and scope of scaling. Preference given to social impact, waste management, water management, financial inclusion, education, agriculture, food processing, biotechnology, healthcare, energy, mobility, defence, space, railways, oil and gas, textiles. Evaluation process described with stages: Eligibility Check (0-15 Days), Preliminary Screening (15-30 Days), iSMC Round (30-45 days).

Programme page

INDUSTRIAL TRAINING PROGRAMS

Programme

Offers industrial training programs with limited seats.

Limited Seats only

Future innovators Skill Academy - Build the Future, Hands-On!

Programme

Helps children go beyond textbooks and build real-world innovations.

Is your child ready to go beyond textbooks and start building real-world innovations?

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Analytical Testing Facility

Bioincubator Facility

Center of Excellence (CoE) for Molecular Diagnostics

MeitY GENESIS Center

MTI Hub, Manipur

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

IP & patentsTechnology transferBusiness advisoryMarket access

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Technology Business Incubator under DST GoI· 2009BioNEST (Bioincubator Facility) by BIRAC, GoI· 2009TIDE Centre, MeitY, GoI· 2009MSME-Business Incubator by DC-MSME, GoI· 2009SPARSH Center by BIRAC, GoI· 2014TIDE 2.0 by MeitY, GoI· 2019NIDHI PRAYAS Centre by DST, GoI· 2017NIDHI CoE by DST, GoI· 2017Nodal Incubator by Startup Odisha· 2017DST NIDHI SSS Partner· 2022DST NIDHI Accelerator Partner· 2021MeitY SAMRIDH Scheme· 2021IDEX Incubator Partner· 2022Startup India Seed Fund Scheme Disbursing Partner· 2020

About 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.

Who they work with

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