STEP IIT Kharagpur
Startup incubator focused on science & tech startups
STEP IIT Kharagpur at a glance
| Established | 1986 |
|---|---|
| Address | Kharagpur, West Bengal, India |
| Programmes | 1 standing programme |
| Official website | www.stepiitkgp.org |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at STEP IIT Kharagpur, separate from the funding calls above.
Grant for Prototyping
Grant schemeProvides grants to individual innovators or startups from anywhere in India to transform innovative ideas into working prototypes/models/processes.
What you get, who can apply and how to applyHide details
Any Indian citizen having innovative idea and wish to translate their idea into working prototypes/models/processes are eligible.
Incubation tracks
STEP IIT Kharagpur runs a virtual track, so you can join without relocating.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (Virtual) Incubation | Virtual incubation | — | incubation, mentorship, funding |
| Wet (Physical) IncubationIncludes access to office space (approx 11,000 sq. ft.) and industrial shed (approx 9,000 sq. ft.). | Resident incubation | 11000–20000 sq ft | incubation, mentorship, funding, R&D facilities |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
R&D facilities
Mentioned as part of the overall offering to transform ideas into working prototypes.
Land at Gopali Village
127 acres suitable for agro-based startups.
Incubation Space (Office & Industrial Shed)
20,000 sq.ft. total, comprising approximately 11,000 sq. ft. of office space and 9,000 sq. ft. of industrial shed.
Conference Space
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About STEP IIT Kharagpur
Startup incubator focused on science & tech startups
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Frequently asked questions about STEP IIT Kharagpur
What does STEP IIT Kharagpur do?
Startup incubator focused on science & tech startups
Where is STEP IIT Kharagpur located?
STEP IIT Kharagpur is based in Kharagpur, West Bengal, India.
What programs does STEP IIT Kharagpur run?
STEP IIT Kharagpur runs Grant for Prototyping.
What facilities does STEP IIT Kharagpur offer?
STEP IIT Kharagpur offers R&D facilities, Land at Gopali Village, Incubation Space (Office & Industrial Shed) and Conference Space.
When was STEP IIT Kharagpur founded?
STEP IIT Kharagpur was founded in 1986. It operates as an incubator.
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