Student Startup Programme
A programme by Sardar Patel Technology Business Incubator (SP-TBI)
Discounted incubation for startups with at least one student co-founder from Bhavan's campus or a partner college.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups with a student co-founder from Bhavan's campus or a collaborating college |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea, Prototype, Early revenue, Growth |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid |
About Student Startup Programme
SP-TBI runs this route to get students and faculty started, and it gives the same facilities as the main incubation programme at a lower price.
What you get
- Discounted incubation at the centre
- A plug-and-play dedicated office, the Prayas Shala workshop and the tech lab
- Mentors, the startup toolkit, events and webinars, and the intern talent pool
Who can apply
- Teams where one co-founder is a student, with valid proof
- Startups in the science and technology sector
- Registered startups less than seven years old, at ideation, prototype, traction or scaling stage
How selection works: the same three stages as the main incubation programme — application screening, a founder interview on team capability and experience, then a steering committee decision.
How to apply: use the apply button on the programme page, which opens an application form.
Where to apply
Other Sardar Patel Technology Business Incubator (SP-TBI) programmes
- IncubationThe general way into SP-TBI for a registered technology startup, with office space, mentors and prototyping support.
- NIDHI PRAYASDST's prototyping grant for a physical product, delivered at SP-TBI, with lab access and mentorship alongside the money.
- NIDHI Seed Support ProgramDST seed support for startups already incubated at SP-TBI that need to run product trials and get to market.
- Startup India Seed Fund SchemeThe national seed fund scheme, with SP-TBI as the incubator you apply through; seventeen startups are listed as supported.
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