Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim Manipal University
Engineering, management and science institute in Sikkim with an in-house pre-incubation centre, and an Atal Incubation Centre on its campus for early-stage founders.
SMIT at a glance
| Full name | Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology |
|---|---|
| Part of | Sikkim Manipal University |
| Established | 1997 |
| Address | Majitar, Sikkim, India |
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Stages supported | Idea |
| Official website | www.smu.edu.in/smit |
| ecell@smit.smu.edu.in |
Programs by Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
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Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, separate from the funding calls above.
SMIT's own pre-incubation centre, run through its Institution's Innovation Council, for ideas that start on campus.
Best for: SMIT students and faculty with an idea to pitch
- Idea
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The Pre-Incubation Centre helps students build an entrepreneurial mindset and the business skills needed to start a venture from the ground up. It also builds intrapreneurship skills.
What you get
- Regular assessment of progress with the council.
- Mentoring from the council's external experts in entrepreneurship, start-ups and IPR.
Who can apply
- SMIT students and faculty with an idea they want to pitch.
How selection works: the council board decides whether an idea is good enough to be pre-incubated and suggests the changes needed.
How to apply: prepare a pitch deck and pitch your idea to the council board.
A 20-week incubation programme for early-stage technology and innovation start-ups, run by AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation inside SMIT's campus.
Best for: Early-stage technology start-ups registered as a company or similar entity
- 20 weeks
- Grant support for selected startups
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AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre set up under the Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog. It is housed inside SMIT's campus, but it is a separate foundation from the institute. It provides infrastructure, mentorship and seed grants to early-stage ventures, and runs an intensive 20-week programme built on 12 critical success elements.
What you get
- Infrastructure and mentorship.
- Seed grants to promising entrepreneurs.
- A 20-week incubation programme.
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs and start-ups with an innovative product, process or service and a scalable business model.
- The start-up must be registered as a company, one person company, partnership, limited liability partnership or another notified commercial establishment, and must be no older than 10 years.
- Founders with no legal registration can apply in the names of all promoters, and must register within one year of starting incubation.
How selection works: screening takes at least 3 to 4 weeks after applications close. Shortlisted applicants pitch to a selection committee, which weighs innovation quality, IP potential, sustainability, employment potential and team strength.
How to apply: apply through the online application page on the AIC-SMUTBI website.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Incubation Centre, Institution's Innovation CouncilInnovators from SMIT pitch to the council board. Ideas the board accepts are pre-incubated, and progressing ones move on to an incubator. | Pre-incubation | — | — |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Pre-Incubation Centre
Tinkering Lab
Two tinkering labs are listed on the institution's innovation page.
Innovation Studio
Houses projects and prototypes.
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
IP & patents
IPR cell, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Sikkim, gives guidance on intellectual property rights to faculty, research scholars and students.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises)
Listed at entry 816 of the Ministry's published List of Host Institutes for the incubation component of the MSME Innovative Scheme, as "Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology" (PAKYONG, SIKKIM), checked 24 September 2026. This is the status that lets an innovator name the institute as their Host Institute when applying on the ministry's own portal. The list gives no approval date, no period and no status column, so whether the recognition is current cannot be told from it; and being listed is a capacity registration, not evidence that the institute has ever hosted an approved idea.
How to apply to Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Choosing the right route
- If you are a student or faculty member with an idea that is not yet a company, start with the pre-incubation centre.
- If you already have a registered start-up with a technology or innovation product, apply to the Atal Incubation Centre.
How applications work
- Pre-incubation: prepare a pitch deck and pitch your idea to the council board.
- Atal Incubation Centre: apply through its online application page. Founders with no legal registration can apply in the names of all promoters, and must register within one year of starting incubation.
How selection works
- Pre-incubation: the board decides whether the idea is good enough to be pre-incubated and suggests changes.
- Atal Incubation Centre: screening takes at least 3 to 4 weeks after applications close. Only shortlisted applicants are invited to pitch to the selection committee, and only selected applicants are contacted.
What reviewers look for
- Quality of the innovation or technology.
- Potential for IP generation and commercialisation.
- Ability to build a sustainable venture and create employment.
- Strength and experience of the team.
About Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is an engineering, management and science institute in Sikkim, part of Sikkim Manipal University. It runs its own pre-incubation centre through its Institution's Innovation Council, and an Atal Incubation Centre operated by a separate foundation sits inside its campus.
How programmes work
SMIT's pre-incubation centre is the first step for ideas that start on campus. Innovators pitch their idea to the council board, which decides whether the idea goes forward and what needs changing. Ideas that progress are moved on to an incubator. The Atal Incubation Centre on the campus is run by AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation, which takes early-stage technology and innovation ventures for a 20-week incubation programme.
Who can apply
The pre-incubation centre is aimed at students who want to build their own venture. The council also works with faculty members. The Atal Incubation Centre takes entrepreneurs and start-ups that have an innovative product, process or service and a scalable business model. Start-ups must be registered as a company, one person company, partnership, limited liability partnership or another notified commercial establishment, and must not be older than 10 years from registration.
Facilities
The campus has a pre-incubation centre, two tinkering labs and an innovation studio for housing projects and prototypes. An IPR cell, supported by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Sikkim, guides faculty, research scholars and students on intellectual property.
Scale
The council reports that 106 students and 14 faculty members are directly involved in innovation and start-up activity through it. The IPR cell reports 40+ patents filed and granted by individuals. These are the institute's own figures and carry no stated date.
Who runs it
The Institution's Innovation Council is chaired in its President role by the head of the E-Cell, and includes faculty coordinators for start-up, innovation and IPR activity. Its external members include representatives of the Atal Incubation Centre and a state bank.
Locations
SMIT's events page gives its venue as Majitar, Sikkim. The Atal Incubation Centre's own site gives the address as SMIT, Rangpo, Sikkim.
Get in touch
Send a message to Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology — we'll forward it on your behalf.
The team
Dr. Bikash Sharma
President, Institution's Innovation Council (Head, E-Cell)
Frequently asked questions about Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology
What is the full form of SMIT?
SMIT stands for Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology.
What is Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is an academic institution based in Majitar, Sikkim.
What does Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology do?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) is an engineering, management and science institute in Sikkim, part of Sikkim Manipal University. It runs its own pre-incubation centre through its Institution's Innovation Council, and an Atal Incubation Centre operated by a separate foundation sits inside its campus.
Where is Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology located?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology is located at Majitar, Sikkim, India.
What programs does Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology run?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology runs Pre-Incubation Centre, Institution's Innovation Council (SMIT) and Atal Incubation Centre incubation programme (AIC-SMUTBI).
Does Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology provide funding?
Selected startups in some Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology programmes can receive grant support, including Atal Incubation Centre incubation programme (AIC-SMUTBI). Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.
What facilities does Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology offer?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology offers Pre-Incubation Centre, Tinkering Lab and Innovation Studio.
Is Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology government recognised?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme (Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises).
How do I apply to Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
- If you are a student or faculty member with an idea that is not yet a company, start with the pre-incubation centre. - If you already have a registered start-up with a technology or innovation product, apply to the Atal Incubation Centre. - Pre-incubation: prepare a pitch deck and pitch your idea to the council board. - Atal Incubation Centre: apply through its online application page.
Who runs Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology?
Dr. Bikash Sharma (President, Institution's Innovation Council (Head, E-Cell)).
When was Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology founded?
Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology was founded in 1997. It is an academic institution.
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Centre for Computers and Communication Technology
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Advanced Technical Training Centre
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Department of Personnel, Reforms, Training and Public Grievances, Government of Sikkim
Sikkim state department running the Chief Minister self-employment loan scheme for unemployed youth.
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AIC SMUTBI
Atal Incubation Centre at Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology, Rangpo — the first AIC in North-East India, running incubation and North East acceleration programmes.
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