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Technopark Technology Business Incubator

Government of Kerala

Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India

Kerala Startup Mission, the Government of Kerala's nodal agency for startups, running funding schemes and incubation from Technopark, Trivandrum.

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Technopark Technology Business Incubator at a glance

Part of	Government of Kerala
Address	Kerala Startup Mission, G3B, Thejaswini, Technopark, Trivandrum
Programmes	27 standing programmes
Stages supported	Idea, Prototype, MVP, Early revenue, Growth
Fees	Free — all 5 programmes that state a fee policy
Official website	startupmission.kerala.gov.in
Email	info@startupmission.in

Programs by Technopark Technology Business Incubator

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Which Technopark Technology Business Incubator programme fits you

27 programmes compared by who they are for, the stage they accept, how long they run and what they cost.

By stage

Idea: Idea Grant, BCDD Grant, Pre-Incubation, SparkX, SparkX: AI & IT, WE Start
Prototype: Startup India Grant, Startup India Seed Fund, NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)
MVP: Productisation Grant, Women / Transgender Productisation Grant, Startup India Grant, Startup India Seed Fund, NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP), Women Soft Loan Scheme, Incubation, WE Start, WE Grow
Early revenue: Market Acceleration Grant, Seed Loan, Incubation, Acceleration, LeapX - B2B SaaS, LeapX AVGC XR, WE Grow
Growth: Scaleup Grant, Scaleup Seed Fund, Acceleration, LeapX - B2B SaaS, LeapX AVGC XR

Programme	Best for	Stage	Duration	Format	Cost
Idea Grant	Early-stage innovators at the idea stage	Idea	—	—	Free
Productisation Grant	MVP-stage startups with a validated idea or prototype	MVP	—	—	Free
Women / Transgender Productisation Grant	Women-led and transgender-led startups at MVP stage	MVP	—	—	Free
BCDD Grant	Startups led by founders from the OBC/OEC category	Idea	—	—	Free
Scaleup Grant	Growth-stage startups	Growth	—	—	Free
Startup India Grant	Startups at proof-of-concept to market-entry stage	Prototype – MVP	—	—	—
Startup India Seed Fund	Startups at proof-of-concept to market-entry stage	Prototype – MVP	—	—	—
Market Acceleration Grant	Early-revenue startups with an innovative technology-based product	Early revenue	—	—	—
NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)	Technology-driven startups registered in India and associated with the incubator	Prototype – MVP	—	—	—
Seed Loan	Startups in the early revenue stage	Early revenue	—	—	—
Scaleup Seed Fund	Growth-stage, DPIIT-recognised Private Limited companies registered in Kerala	Growth	—	—	—
Women Soft Loan Scheme	Women entrepreneurs	MVP	—	—	—
Pre-Incubation	Idea-stage startups, innovators and first-time founders	Idea	45 days to 3 months	—	—
Incubation	MVP-stage, product-focused founders at early market entry	MVP – Early revenue	3 to 6 months	—	—
Acceleration	Revenue-generating, investment-ready, high-growth startups	Early revenue – Growth	3 months	—	—
SparkX	Idea Grant recipients	Idea	—	—	—
SparkX - Creative TechWith Kalamandalam	Innovators in the creative and cultural industries	—	—	—	—
SparkX: AI & IT	Students and first-time founders building technology-driven ideas	Idea	—	—	—
KERAWith World Bank	Farmers, startups and agri-entrepreneurs	—	—	—	—
Bio-AI Incubation Program	Startups at the intersection of AI, biotechnology and life sciences	—	—	—	—
LeapX - B2B SaaS	Early-revenue and growth-stage B2B SaaS startups	Early revenue – Growth	—	—	—
LeapX AVGC XR	AVGC and XR startups	Early revenue – Growth	—	—	—
WE Start	Early-stage women founders or aspiring women entrepreneurs	Idea, MVP	3 months	Hybrid	—
WE Grow	Women-led startups at MVP stage	MVP – Early revenue	5 months	—	—
Co-Incubation with NSRCEL - Women Startup ProgramWith NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore	Women-led startups across India	—	—	—	—
She Builds Tech	Women student innovators	—	—	—	—
Ignite - Investor Education Program	HNIs, UHNIs and individuals interested in startup investing	—	—	—	—

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Technopark Technology Business Incubator, separate from the funding calls above.

Idea Grant

Grant scheme

A state-funded, idea-stage grant supporting early-stage innovators to validate ideas, build proofs of concept and run initial feasibility studies.

Best for: Early-stage innovators at the idea stage

Idea
Free

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Idea Grant is a state-funded scheme for founders at the idea stage. It supports early-stage innovators to validate ideas, build proofs of concept and conduct initial feasibility studies.

Who can apply

Early-stage innovators at the idea stage

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Productisation Grant

Grant scheme

A state-funded, MVP-stage grant to turn a validated idea or prototype into a market-ready product through engineering, design and testing support.

Best for: MVP-stage startups with a validated idea or prototype

MVP
Free

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Productisation Grant is a state-funded scheme for MVP-stage startups. It helps founders convert validated ideas or prototypes into market-ready products through engineering, design and testing support.

Who can apply

MVP-stage startups with a validated idea or prototype

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Women / Transgender Productisation Grant

Grant scheme

A state-funded, MVP-stage grant for women-led and transgender-led startups to build and commercialise products.

Best for: Women-led and transgender-led startups at MVP stage

MVP
Free

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

A focused, state-funded grant supporting women-led and transgender-led startups to build and commercialise products, with the aim of promoting inclusive entrepreneurship.

Who can apply

Women-led and transgender-led startups at MVP stage

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

BCDD Grant

Grant scheme

A state-funded, idea-stage grant for startups led by founders from the OBC/OEC category.

Best for: Startups led by founders from the OBC/OEC category

Idea
Free

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The BCDD Grant is a state-funded, idea-stage scheme that encourages innovation and entrepreneurship among startups led by individuals from the OBC/OEC category, with the objective of supporting inclusive economic growth.

Who can apply

Startups led by individuals from the OBC/OEC category

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Scaleup Grant

Grant scheme

A state-funded, growth-stage grant to help startups scale operations, build capacity and expand into larger markets.

Best for: Growth-stage startups

Growth
Free

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Scaleup Grant is a state-funded scheme for growth-stage startups, supporting them to scale operations, enhance capacity and expand into larger markets.

Who can apply

Growth-stage startups

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Startup India Grant

Grant scheme

A centrally funded grant for startups at proof-of-concept, prototype, product-trial and market-entry stages.

Best for: Startups at proof-of-concept to market-entry stage

Prototype – MVP

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

A Central Government-supported grant for startups at the proof-of-concept, prototype, product-trial and market-entry stages, offered through the early-stage funding programme.

Who can apply

Startups at proof-of-concept, prototype, product-trial or market-entry stage

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Startup India Seed Fund

Grant scheme

Centrally funded seed support for startups at proof-of-concept, prototype, product-trial and market-entry stages.

Best for: Startups at proof-of-concept to market-entry stage

Prototype – MVP

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

A Central Government-supported seed-funding scheme for startups at the proof-of-concept, prototype, product-trial and market-entry stages, offered through the early-stage funding programme.

Who can apply

Startups at proof-of-concept to market-entry stage

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Market Acceleration Grant

Grant scheme

A state-funded grant for early-revenue startups to accelerate growth and expand market presence, released in milestone-based tranches.

Best for: Early-revenue startups with an innovative technology-based product

Early revenue

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Market Acceleration Grant is a state-funded scheme for startups in the early revenue stage that own an innovative, technology-based product. It supports marketing, customer acquisition, branding, product improvements and revenue-generation activities, and is released in milestone-based tranches as per KSUM guidelines.

Who can apply

Startups in the early revenue stage
Owning an innovative, technology-based product
Holding a valid KSUM Unique ID
Incorporated as a Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC with active MCA status
Where an Idea or Productisation Grant was previously availed, only the remaining eligible amount can be claimed

How selection works: Apply during the official call → applications are scrutinised → shortlisted startups pitch before an Expert Committee → recommendations are approved by the CEO/Chairman of KSUM → an agreement is executed → funds are disbursed in milestone-based tranches

How to apply: Apply through the KSUM website during the official call for applications.

Full Market Acceleration Grant guide

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)

Grant scheme

A Government of India seed-support programme funding proof of concept, prototyping, validation, market trials and commercialisation for technology-driven startups.

Best for: Technology-driven startups registered in India and associated with the incubator

Prototype – MVP

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The NIDHI Seed Support Program is a programme of NSTEDB, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India, which this incubator implements. It provides financial assistance to technology-driven startups in their early stages, funding proof of concept, prototype development, product validation, market trials, initial market entry and commercialisation.

Who can apply

A company registered in India, preferably DPIIT-registered or applied
Completed a minimum of three months' association with the incubator through its resident or virtual incubation programme
At least 51% shareholding held by Indian promoters
Not Indian subsidiaries of MNCs or foreign companies
Preference for startups that have not availed funding from any Government of India or State Government body

How selection works: Apply online through the KSUM website → submit the application form and documents → a one-to-one call and initial pitching → a final pitch before the NIDHI-Seed Support Management Committee (NIDHI-SSMC) → funds are disbursed on an instalment basis

How to apply: Apply online through the KSUM website.

Full NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) guide

Seed Loan

Loan

A state-funded, early-revenue-stage loan to help startups move from prototype to early market traction.

Best for: Startups in the early revenue stage

Early revenue

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Seed Loan is a state-funded scheme for startups in the early revenue stage, intended to help them move from prototype to early market traction.

Who can apply

Startups in the early revenue stage

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Scaleup Seed Fund

Loan

A state-funded, growth-stage soft loan to support scaling of validated products, with a moratorium and fixed-term repayment.

Best for: Growth-stage, DPIIT-recognised Private Limited companies registered in Kerala

Growth

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Scaleup Seed Fund is a state-funded scheme for growth-stage startups scaling validated products and services. It is provided as a soft loan with a moratorium before repayment begins, and is repaid over a fixed term in monthly instalments.

Who can apply

Registered in Kerala as a Private Limited company
Recognised by DPIIT, with a KSUM Unique ID
Working on an innovative product or technology
In the revenue stage, meeting the programme's revenue or investment thresholds

How selection works: Applications are shortlisted by KSUM → shortlisted startups pitch before the Scale-up Seed Fund Expert Committee, which recommends funding

How to apply: Apply through the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Women Soft Loan Scheme

Loan

A state-funded loan scheme to help women entrepreneurs start and scale ventures.

Best for: Women entrepreneurs

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

A state-funded loan scheme aimed at empowering women entrepreneurs to start and scale their ventures.

Who can apply

Women entrepreneurs

How to apply: Apply through the early-stage funding listing on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Pre-Incubation

Incubation

An incubation track for innovators and first-time founders with early, scalable, technology-driven ideas, run over 45 days to three months.

Best for: Idea-stage startups, innovators and first-time founders

Idea
45 days to 3 months

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Pre-Incubation programme is for innovators and first-time founders with early-stage, technology-driven ideas that are scalable and market-oriented. Delivered over a 45-day to three-month period, it focuses on idea validation, problem-solution fit, rapid prototyping and founder preparedness.

Who can apply

Idea-stage startups, innovators and first-time founders

Official programme page

Incubation

A three-to-six-month engagement for startups moving from prototype to early traction, with mentoring, infrastructure access and go-to-market support.

Best for: MVP-stage, product-focused founders at early market entry

MVP – Early revenue
3 to 6 months

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Offered as a three-to-six-month engagement, the Incubation programme delivers deep mentoring, infrastructure access, customer discovery, go-to-market support and preparation for early-stage funding.

Who can apply

MVP-stage, product-focused founders at early market entry

Official programme page

Acceleration

Accelerator

A three-month intensive for revenue-stage startups seeking rapid scale and investment readiness.

Best for: Revenue-generating, investment-ready, high-growth startups

Early revenue – Growth
3 months

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

This three-month intensive engagement provides advanced strategic mentoring, investor and enterprise connections, market-expansion support and execution-focused growth acceleration.

Who can apply

Revenue-generating, investment-ready, high-growth startups

Official programme page

SparkX

Incubation

A pre-incubation strand supporting Idea Grant recipients to validate scalable technology ideas and move toward product development.

Best for: Idea Grant recipients

Idea

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

SparkX provides Idea Grant recipients with support to validate innovative and scalable technology ideas and accelerate their transition toward product development.

Who can apply

Idea Grant recipients

Official programme page

SparkX - Creative Tech

Incubation

A SparkX pre-incubation programme delivered with Kalamandalam for innovators in the creative and cultural industries.

Best for: Innovators in the creative and cultural industries

With Kalamandalam

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The SparkX - Creative Tech programme is delivered in association with Kalamandalam to support innovators in the creative and cultural industries.

Official programme page

SparkX: AI & IT

Incubation

A pre-incubation programme for students and first-time founders building technology-driven ideas, combining masterclasses and hands-on guidance.

Best for: Students and first-time founders building technology-driven ideas

Idea

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

SparkX: AI & IT is a pre-incubation programme for students and first-time founders building technology-driven ideas, combining weekly masterclasses and hands-on guidance to take a raw idea to a validated pitch.

Who can apply

Students and first-time founders building technology-driven ideas

Official programme page

KERA

Incubation

A Government of Kerala initiative with the World Bank, building a technology ecosystem that connects farmers, startups and agri-entrepreneurs.

Best for: Farmers, startups and agri-entrepreneurs

With World Bank

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

KERA is an initiative of the Government of Kerala in partnership with the World Bank. It focuses on strengthening agriculture and rural livelihoods by building a technology-driven ecosystem that connects farmers, startups and agri-entrepreneurs.

Who can apply

Farmers, startups and agri-entrepreneurs

Official programme page

Bio-AI Incubation Program

Incubation

An incubation programme for startups working at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, Ayurveda, spices, biodiversity and life sciences.

Best for: Startups at the intersection of AI, biotechnology and life sciences

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Bio-AI Incubation Program supports startups developing solutions at the intersection of artificial intelligence, biotechnology, Ayurveda, spices, biodiversity and life sciences.

Who can apply

Startups working across AI, biotechnology, Ayurveda, spices, biodiversity and life sciences

Official programme page

LeapX - B2B SaaS

Accelerator

A B2B SaaS acceleration programme for early-revenue and growth-stage startups, focused on revenue growth and enterprise adoption.

Best for: Early-revenue and growth-stage B2B SaaS startups

Early revenue – Growth

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

LeapX - B2B SaaS is an acceleration programme for early-revenue and growth-stage B2B SaaS startups, designed to accelerate revenue growth, strengthen go-to-market strategies and enable enterprise-scale adoption.

Who can apply

Early-revenue and growth-stage B2B SaaS startups

Official programme page

LeapX AVGC XR

Accelerator

An acceleration programme for AVGC and XR startups scaling immersive technology solutions.

Best for: AVGC and XR startups

Early revenue – Growth

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

LeapX AVGC XR is an acceleration programme for AVGC and XR startups, helping them scale immersive technology solutions through expert mentoring, market access, investment facilitation and revenue-focused growth support.

Who can apply

AVGC and XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality) startups

Official programme page

WE Start

Incubation

A three-month hybrid pre-incubation programme moving early-stage women founders from idea to MVP.

Best for: Early-stage women founders or aspiring women entrepreneurs

Idea, MVP
3 months
Hybrid

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

WE Start is a structured three-month hybrid pre-incubation programme for early-stage women founders and aspiring women entrepreneurs, moving them from idea to MVP. It focuses on idea and problem validation, business models, product thinking, early customer discovery and building a working MVP.

Who can apply

Early-stage women founders or aspiring women entrepreneurs

Official programme page

WE Grow

Incubation

A five-month incubation programme moving women-led startups from MVP toward sustainable revenue, ending in a Demo Day.

Best for: Women-led startups at MVP stage

MVP – Early revenue
5 months

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

WE Grow is a structured five-month incubation programme for women-led startups moving from MVP to sustainable revenue. It offers workshops on business model validation, MVP refinement, go-to-market strategy and fundraising, along with group mentoring and peer learning, and culminates in a Demo Day preparing startups for growth and investment readiness.

Who can apply

Women-led startups at MVP stage

Official programme page

Co-Incubation with NSRCEL - Women Startup Program

Incubation

A co-incubation initiative with NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, offering mentoring and ecosystem access to women-led startups across India.

Best for: Women-led startups across India

With NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

A co-incubation initiative with NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, offering structured mentoring, learning and ecosystem access to women-led startups across the country.

Who can apply

Women-led startups across India

Official programme page

She Builds Tech

Incubation

A hackathon-to-pre-incubation track for women student innovators turning AI ideas into prototypes.

Best for: Women student innovators

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

She Builds Tech is a hackathon-to-pre-incubation track for women student innovators, described as 20 hours of building and two months of mentorship, aimed at turning AI ideas into prototypes.

Who can apply

Women student innovators

Official programme page

Ignite - Investor Education Program

Programme

An investor-education programme for HNIs and UHNIs who want to invest in startups as angel investors — for investors, not founders.

Best for: HNIs, UHNIs and individuals interested in startup investing

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Ignite is an investor-education programme for high-net-worth individuals (HNIs) and ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNIs), equipping them with the knowledge, tools and frameworks to participate confidently in startup investing as angel investors. It is aimed at investors rather than founders.

Who can apply

High-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals
Individuals interested in startup and early-stage investments

How to apply: Apply through the programme page on the KSUM website.

Official programme page

Incubation tracks

The routes into Technopark Technology Business Incubator, and what each one includes.

Track	Type	Space	Includes
Pre-IncubationDelivered over a 45 day to 3 month period	Pre-incubation	—	idea validation, problem solution fit, rapid prototyping, founder preparedness through structured mentorship, guided experimentation
IncubationOffered as a 3 month to 6 month engagement	Resident incubation	—	deep mentoring, infrastructure access, customer discovery, go-to-market support, preparation for early-stage funding
AccelerationThis 3 month intensive engagement	Acceleration	—	advanced strategic mentoring, investor and enterprise connections, market expansion support, execution focused growth acceleration
WE Start3 Month hybrid Pre-Incubation Programme	Pre-incubation	—	idea and problem validation, business models, product thinking, early customer discovery, building a working MVP
WE GrowA structured five month incubation programme	Fellowship	—	focused workshops on business model validation, MVP refinement, go-to-market strategy, fundraising, group mentoring, peer learning

Labs & facilities

Equipment and space on campus.

Incubation Space

Coworking Spaces (LEAP)

Integrated Startup Complex

South Asia's largest innovation hub

Super Fablab Kerala

Rapid prototyping and digital fabrication space

Digital Hub

South Asia's Largest Startup Hub

Emerging Tech Hub

A state-of-the-art hub empowering startups with advanced infrastructure, support, and resources to innovate, scale, and lead across technology sectors.

Startup Pod

Unique initiative offering fully equipped workspaces at scenic destinations

Freedom Square

Collaborative 24x7 innovation space supported by Kerala Tourism

Support services

Help offered alongside funding and space.

Business advisoryMarket access

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Government of Kerala nodal agency

The site describes it as a nodal agency of the Government of Kerala for entrepreneurship development and incubation in the state.

NIDHI Seed Support Program implementing incubator

Implements the NIDHI Seed Support (SS) Program of NSTEDB, under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Government of India.

How to apply to Technopark Technology Business Incubator

Start by matching your stage and group

The funding schemes are organised by stage and, in several cases, by founder group, so the first step is to find the one that fits. There are idea-stage and prototype-stage grants, early-revenue and growth-stage support, grants reserved for women- and transgender-led startups and for founders from the OBC/OEC category, and both state-funded and centrally funded routes. Pick the scheme that matches where your venture is and who runs it.

Know whether it is a grant or a loan

Some schemes are grants and others are loans you repay, and the incubator lists them separately. Read which one you are applying to before you apply, because the repayment terms and eligibility differ.

How applications work

Most schemes are applied for through the KSUM website, often during an official call for applications. For the Market Acceleration Grant, applications are scrutinised and shortlisted startups pitch before an expert committee; recommendations are approved and an agreement is executed before funds are released in milestone-based tranches. The NIDHI Seed Support Program runs an online application, an initial conversation and pitch, and a final pitch to its management committee before disbursal.

What reviewers look for

A valid KSUM Unique ID and the right legal form, where a scheme requires it: the Market Acceleration Grant asks for incorporation as a Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC with active MCA status.
An innovative, technology-based product.
For the seed-support programmes, Indian company registration, DPIIT recognition, and a minimum period of association with the incubator through its resident or virtual incubation programme.
Clear evidence that matches the stage you are applying at.

About Technopark Technology Business Incubator

Technopark Technology Business Incubator is the registered incubator name of Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), the nodal agency of the Government of Kerala for entrepreneurship development and incubation in the state. It operates from Thejaswini at Technopark in Trivandrum (Thiruvananthapuram), and brands itself as Kerala Startup Mission across its site; the footer resolves the two names as the same body, Kerala Startup Mission (Technopark Technology Business Incubator).

Rather than a single programme, it runs a portfolio: a set of early-stage funding schemes for different stages and founder groups, structured incubation and acceleration tracks, dedicated programmes for women founders, and sector programmes in areas such as agriculture, bio and AI, and immersive technology. It also implements a central seed-support programme on behalf of the Government of India.

What they support

The funding schemes are organised by stage, from idea and prototype through to early revenue and growth. Some are state-funded and some are centrally funded, and several are aimed at specific groups: women- and transgender-led startups, and startups led by founders from the OBC/OEC category. Grants and loans are described separately, so a founder can tell apart money that is awarded from money that is repaid.

Programmes

The incubation and acceleration tracks move a venture through stages. Pre-Incubation is for innovators and first-time founders with early, scalable, technology-driven ideas, delivered over roughly 45 days to three months. Incubation is a three-to-six-month engagement for startups moving from prototype to early traction, with mentoring, infrastructure access, customer discovery and go-to-market support. Acceleration is a three-month intensive for revenue-stage startups seeking scale and investment readiness.

Several pre-incubation strands run under the SparkX banner, including a creative-industries programme delivered with Kalamandalam and a strand for students and first-time founders in AI and IT. Sector programmes include KERA, a Government of Kerala initiative with the World Bank focused on agriculture and rural livelihoods, and a Bio-AI programme for startups at the intersection of AI, biotechnology, Ayurveda, spices, biodiversity and life sciences. Acceleration programmes under the LeapX banner cover B2B SaaS and the AVGC-XR (animation, visual effects, gaming, comics and extended reality) sectors.

For women founders, WE Start is a three-month hybrid pre-incubation programme that moves early-stage women founders from idea to MVP, and WE Grow is a five-month incubation programme that moves women-led startups from MVP towards sustainable revenue, ending in a Demo Day. A co-incubation initiative with NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore extends mentoring and ecosystem access to women-led startups across the country.

Alongside its founder programmes, it runs Ignite, an investor-education programme for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals who want to invest in startups as angel investors. This one is for investors rather than founders.

How to apply

Funding schemes are listed by stage on the early-stage funding pages, each with an apply action. For the Market Acceleration Grant, applications are made through the KSUM website during an official call, scrutinised, and shortlisted startups pitch before an expert committee before an agreement is executed and funds are released in milestone-based tranches. The NIDHI Seed Support Program is applied for online, with an initial call and pitching before a final pitch to its management committee. Eligibility differs by scheme: the Market Acceleration Grant expects a valid KSUM Unique ID and incorporation as a Pvt Ltd, LLP or OPC with active MCA status, while the seed-support programmes expect Indian company registration, DPIIT recognition and a minimum association with the incubator.

Who runs it

It is a nodal agency of the Government of Kerala. Its site invites founders to connect with innovators, mentors, investors and industry leaders across the state's startup ecosystem.

Get in touch

Send a message to Technopark Technology Business Incubator — we'll forward it on your behalf.

Kerala Startup Mission, G3B, Thejaswini, Technopark, Trivandrum, 695581

Who they work with

Frequently asked questions about Technopark Technology Business Incubator

What is Technopark Technology Business Incubator?

Technopark Technology Business Incubator is a government body based in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

What does Technopark Technology Business Incubator do?

Where is Technopark Technology Business Incubator located?

Technopark Technology Business Incubator is located at Kerala Startup Mission, G3B, Thejaswini, Technopark, Trivandrum.

What programs does Technopark Technology Business Incubator run?

Technopark Technology Business Incubator runs Idea Grant, Productisation Grant, Women / Transgender Productisation Grant and BCDD Grant, among others.

Which Technopark Technology Business Incubator programme should I apply to?

It depends on how far along your startup is. Idea stage: Idea Grant, BCDD Grant, Pre-Incubation and SparkX and others. Prototype stage: Startup India Grant, Startup India Seed Fund and NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP). MVP stage: Productisation Grant, Women / Transgender Productisation Grant, Startup India Grant and Startup India Seed Fund and others. Early revenue stage: Market Acceleration Grant, Seed Loan, Incubation and Acceleration and others. Growth stage: Scaleup Grant, Scaleup Seed Fund, Acceleration and LeapX - B2B SaaS and others. Check the programme's own eligibility before applying — several programmes are sector-specific.

Do Technopark Technology Business Incubator programmes charge a fee?

No. Every Technopark Technology Business Incubator programme that states a fee policy is free to join, including Idea Grant, Productisation Grant, Women / Transgender Productisation Grant, BCDD Grant and Scaleup Grant.

What facilities does Technopark Technology Business Incubator offer?

Technopark Technology Business Incubator offers Incubation Space, Coworking Spaces (LEAP), Integrated Startup Complex, Super Fablab Kerala, Digital Hub and Emerging Tech Hub.

Is Technopark Technology Business Incubator government recognised?

Technopark Technology Business Incubator holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Government of Kerala nodal agency and NIDHI Seed Support Program implementing incubator.

How do I apply to Technopark Technology Business Incubator?