n-InC Startup Incubation Programme
A programme by Nashik Engineering Cluster (Nashik Engineering Cluster)
Incubation for early-stage startups in NEC's listed domain areas, with applications open through an online form.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage founders with an idea or a product in one of the domain areas NEC lists |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
About n-InC Startup Incubation Programme
NEC's startup incubation centre, called n-InC on its site, says it is accepting applications for its start-up programme. It takes founders with an idea or a product in the domain areas it lists.
What you get
- Co-working space, high-speed internet and prototyping labs, according to the centre's own description.
- Mentorship programmes, and legal and financial advisory services.
- Pitch sessions, hackathons, workshops and networking with investors and mentors.
Who can apply
- Early-stage founders with an idea or a product in engineering and manufacturing, mobility, defence and aerospace, skill development, clean and renewable energy, agritech and food processing, or AI, IoT and deeptech.
How to apply
- Use the application form linked from the Join Us page, or write to incubation@nec.org.in.
The page does not state an incorporation requirement, a fee or an equity term, so ask before you commit.
Where to apply
Other NEC programmes
- Stanford Seed Spark (startups nominated by NEC)A five-month online entrepreneurship programme developed by Stanford Seed, to which NEC nominates its startups.
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme route via NECNEC was selected under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme in 2023 and says it can provide funding support to startups.
- Srujan te Sanvardhan Startup Cohort ProgramA free 2.5-month cohort of 10 sessions for startups and innovators, run in association with Garje Marathi.