MAHER Innovation & Incubation Centre (MAHER IIC) incubation
A programme by Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research (Meenakshi Academy of Higher Education and Research)
A startup incubator that mentors selected ideas and early-stage startups in health technology, medical technology and biosciences.
At a glance
| Best for | Students, faculty and alumni of MAHER, plus individual innovators and early-stage startups |
|---|---|
| Duration | Up to 2 years from the MoU signing |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About MAHER Innovation & Incubation Centre (MAHER IIC) incubation
MAHER IIC takes ideas from the idea stage through to a sustainable startup. It runs on an annual call for ideas and works with the selected projects for up to 2 years.
What you get
- Mentoring for the selected project
- Space and infrastructure where the project needs it
- Funding on an individual needs basis
- Training, workshops and seminars
- Support on legal and intellectual property matters
- Introductions to investors and industry
Who can apply
- Students, faculty members and alumni of MAHER
- Individual innovators and early-stage startups
- Innovators from other institutes
How selection works: a panel of experts screens each application for the novelty of the idea and its potential for commercialisation.
How to apply: watch for the call for ideas, which is announced on the centre's website each June. Applications are made through the online form linked from the incubation page.
Where to apply
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