Incubation at IIIC NIT Durgapur
A programme by National Institute of Technology Durgapur
Campus incubation for incorporated companies, with rented space, shared infrastructure, paid business services and a two-stage review.
At a glance
| Best for | Incorporated companies, including those promoted by NIT Durgapur faculty and students |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Duration | Up to two years, unless an extension is granted |
| Cost | Paid |
About Incubation at IIIC NIT Durgapur
IIIC at NIT Durgapur admits companies that are incorporated in India or registered under Udyog Aadhar. An application with a business plan starts the process.
What you get
- Space on a rental basis, with rent and bills paid by the company
- A shared pool of infrastructure, including library access, computing and conferencing
- Access to institute laboratories under institute norms
- Accounting, IP and legal help on a paid basis
Who can apply
- Companies incorporated under the Indian Companies Act, or holding Udyog Aadhar Registration
- Companies promoted by faculty, under the faculty entrepreneurship policy
- Companies promoted by students, unless the student holds an executive position
- Companies promoted by regular staff, with a no-objection certificate from the employer
Companies that run educational courses or training are not eligible.
How selection works: an internal committee reviews the business plan for technical and business feasibility, then admits the company. Admitted companies are reviewed every three months.
How to apply: submit the Incubation Application with the business plan, certificate of incorporation, and Memorandum and Articles of Association. The forms are listed on the council's website.
Where to apply
Other National Institute of Technology Durgapur programmes
- IIIC Seed Fund loanA seed loan for incubated companies, released in instalments and repaid under a seed fund agreement.
- IIC NIT Durgapur IdeathonA student ideation event where teams pitch real-world solutions to industry mentors and judges.
- Pitchfest (E-Summit, Entrepreneurship Development Cell)The flagship pitch event of the student-run Entrepreneurship Development Cell's E-Summit.
- Hult Prize On-Campus Round (EDC)The on-campus round of the Hult Prize social-entrepreneurship competition, run by the Entrepreneurship Development Cell.