Incubator

SJCE-STEP

Mysuru, Karnataka, India

Premium Startup Incubator & Accelerator at JSS Science & Technology University in Mysuru, Karnataka.

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SJCE-STEP at a glance

Address	JSS Technical Institutaions Campus, Manasagangothri, Mysuru
Programmes	4 standing programmes · 1 open call right now
Official website	sjcestep.in
Email	info@sjcestep.in

Programs by SJCE-STEP

1 open now · 2 past · Filter all programs

Open now

KAN Accelerator 2026 KDEM Cohort 3

under Karnataka Acceleration Network (KAN)

by SJCE-STEP

Varies

Past programs

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon

by SJCE-STEP

Up to ₹15L

MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon

by SJCE-STEP

Up to ₹15L

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at SJCE-STEP, separate from the funding calls above.

Early Stage Flagship Incubation Program

Incubation

Transform your raw concept into a validated, market-ready business venture.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Dedicated physical workspace & campus nodes Weekly 1:1 strategy & milestones checkpoints Direct connection to seed capital & grant paths 360° legal, compliance, and IP filing support Program Deliverable: ₹25 Lakhs Seed Path

Official programme page

Growth Stage Growth Acceleration

Accelerator

Fast-track product-market fit and access venture capital routes.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

NIDHI PRAYAS grant access routes Demo Day introduction to institutional VCs Go-to-market commercial pilots Program Deliverable: Up to ₹50 Lakhs

Official programme page

Expert Mentorship Clinic

Programme

Direct guidance from veteran founders and specialized domain experts.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Bi-weekly direct advisory sessions Specialist compliance & tax reviews Active founder peer-to-peer circles Program Deliverable: Expert Clinics

Official programme page

Tech Core Ongoing R&D Labs & Technical Support

Platform

Access cutting-edge engineering hardware, testing tools, and compute credits.

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Advanced AI/ML server processing nodes ₹10L+ Cloud compute & software platform credits Hardware prototyping, testing, and validation labs Material engineering and concept validation advice Program Deliverable: ₹10L+ Credits

Official programme page

Incubation tracks

The routes into SJCE-STEP, and what each one includes.

Track	Type	Space	Includes
Early Stage Flagship Incubation ProgramProgram Deliverable: ₹25 Lakhs Seed Path	Resident incubation	—	dedicated physical workspace, campus nodes, weekly 1:1 strategy & milestones checkpoints, direct connection to seed capital & grant paths, 360° legal, compliance, and IP filing support
Growth Stage Growth AccelerationProgram Deliverable: Up to ₹50 Lakhs	Acceleration	—	NIDHI PRAYAS grant access routes, Demo Day introduction to institutional VCs, Go-to-market commercial pilots

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Incubation Facilities

10,000 sq ft

High-Speed Workspace

Accessible 24/7

Prototyping Equipment Labs

State-of-the-art

AI/ML Processing Nodes & Cloud Compute

₹10L+ Cloud compute credits

Hardware Prototyping, Testing, and Validation Labs

Advanced AI/ML server processing nodes

₹10L+ Cloud compute & software platform credits

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Legal & financeRegulatory supportIP & patentsBusiness advisoryMarket access

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

NIDHI PRAYAS Grant Access

About SJCE-STEP

SJCE-STEP is a premium startup incubator and accelerator, also known as Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park (STEP) at JSS Science & Technology University in Mysuru, Karnataka. It focuses on fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and building the next generation of industry disruptors. The incubator provides strategic mentorship, seed capital up to \u20b925L grant, deep-tech and R&D labs, and world-class incubation facilities.

Get in touch

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JSS Technical Institutaions Campus, Manasagangothri, Mysuru

Who they work with

Frequently asked questions about SJCE-STEP

What does SJCE-STEP do?

Where is SJCE-STEP located?

SJCE-STEP is located at JSS Technical Institutaions Campus, Manasagangothri, Mysuru.

What programs does SJCE-STEP run?

SJCE-STEP currently has 1 open programme: KAN Accelerator 2026 KDEM Cohort 3. 2 further programmes have run in the past.

What facilities does SJCE-STEP offer?

SJCE-STEP offers Incubation Facilities, High-Speed Workspace, Prototyping Equipment Labs, AI/ML Processing Nodes & Cloud Compute, Hardware Prototyping, Testing, and Validation Labs and Advanced AI/ML server processing nodes.

Is SJCE-STEP government recognised?

SJCE-STEP holds the following recognitions and affiliations: NIDHI PRAYAS Grant Access.

How do I apply to SJCE-STEP?

Applications run through each programme's own call. SJCE-STEP lists 1 open programme — check the programme page for its deadline and eligibility, or apply via https://sjcestep.in.