MedTech Incubation Programme

The incubation programme is the centre's standing offer. Selected start-ups work from its facility on the SGPGI campus. They get plug-and-play seats, lab access, mentoring, and help with funding and market access. The programme page describes the path from idea to prototype to MVP, and then to a company that can graduate.

What you get

• Plug-and-play incubation space, with round-the-clock workspace and security
• Access to the MediElectronics and IoT labs, and the PCB, 3D printing and CNC facilities
• Mentors who connect start-ups with prototyping, design and manufacturing vendors
• Patent filing support under the arrangement with the National Research and Development Corporation
• Free testing and validation at the AMTZ facility in Andhra Pradesh

Who can apply

• Private limited companies, registered partnership firms and LLPs
• Incorporated no more than ten years ago
• Annual turnover within the cap on the programme page
• Working on innovation, or on a scalable model with high potential for jobs or wealth creation

What it costs: The programme page says start-ups give equity to STPI and also pay a per-seat monthly charge. The challenge's question-and-answer page says the charge is the alternative to equity. Confirm which applies before you commit.

How selection works: The programme page does not describe the selection steps.

How to apply: Use the Apply button on the programme page. It leads to the STPINEXT call page. Mentors use a separate form on the same page.