TIMed Technology Business Incubator (physical incubation, medical devices and biomaterials)
A programme by TIMed
Physical incubation with mentoring and lab access for medical device and biomaterials start-ups, at the SCTIMST campus.
At a glance
| Best for | Medical device and biomaterials start-ups that need space, mentoring and lab access. |
|---|---|
| Duration | Up to 36 months |
| Format | In person |
| Run with | Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology, Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation, Department of Science and Technology |
About TIMed Technology Business Incubator (physical incubation, medical devices and biomaterials)
TIMed is an incubator for medical devices and biomaterials, located in the Biomedical Technology Wing campus of SCTIMST.
What you get
- Business mentorship and technical mentorship for medical device entrepreneurship.
- Support with business set-up, finance, legal, HR and regulatory inputs.
- Professional help with risk analysis, regulatory compliance, quality management and technical documentation.
- Office space on rent, plus wet and dry lab space and a clean work space.
- Access to SCTIMST characterisation facilities and testing services.
Who can apply
Innovators and start-ups with a sound medical device or technology proposal who need incubator services. Start-ups located anywhere in the world may apply if they plan to enter the Indian market.
How selection works: the team reviews a business plan or write-up and invites the applicant to present. The expert committee assesses the proposal.
How to apply: email a business plan to the team, or send a brief write-up through the website.
Where to apply
Other TIMed programmes
- NIDHI-PRAYAS (Grant in Aid for early-stage innovators, DST scheme run through TIMed)A proof-of-concept grant for building a physical prototype, for early-stage innovators and co-founders.
- NIDHI SSS seed support for TIMed incubateesEarly-stage seed financing for start-ups incubated at TIMed, under DST's NIDHI Seed Support System.
- KTU Minor in Entrepreneurship (student programme)TIMed is one of five incubators empanelled by KTU to run its Minor in Entrepreneurship.