UTU I-HUB incubation and pre-incubation
A programme by UTU Incubation Hub (I-Hub)
Pre-incubation and incubation for technology businesses, run by the university's own hub in Dehradun.
At a glance
| Best for | Technology founders from the university, and outside founders from Uttarakhand or elsewhere with a novel technology idea. |
|---|---|
| Duration | Generally one year, with up to four six-month extensions |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid, takes equity |
About UTU I-HUB incubation and pre-incubation
The hub admits technology-based businesses in two stages. Pre-incubation is for people with a novel technology idea, and incubation is for companies that are ready to build a business. Incubation normally lasts one year, with up to four six-month extensions.
What you get
- An office cubicle with up to five PCs, internet and furniture
- Access to shared wi-fi, meeting space and university infrastructure
- Part-time professional help for accounting, intellectual property and legal work
- A CEO mentor and a faculty advisor, and a monthly strategy review with the hub incharge
- Short business courses, networking events and showcases
Who can apply
- Faculty, staff, alumni and students of the university, with outside promoters
- Students, faculty and staff of affiliated institutions, for pre-incubation
- Any person from Uttarakhand or outside the state, for pre-incubation
- Companies must be registered with the Registrar of Companies, or register within six months of admission
How selection works: an executive summary or business plan is reviewed first. A positive review leads to a presentation to an evaluation committee, and the decision comes within a week of it. The whole process can take eight to ten weeks.
How to apply: submit an executive summary or business plan with the documents set out in the regulations. The hub page links a quick questionnaire, presentation guidelines and an innovation assessment template.