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Yenepoya Deemed to be University

Yenepoya (Deemed to be University)

Mangaluru, Karnataka, IndiaEst. 2019

Yenepoya Technology Incubator is a healthcare innovation incubator in Mangalore, run by a not-for-profit linked to Yenepoya (Deemed to be University).

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Yenepoya Deemed to be University at a glance

Part ofYenepoya (Deemed to be University)
Established2019
AddressUniversity Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India
Programmes3 standing programmes
Official websiteytincubator.com
Emailincubator@yenepoya.edu.in

Programs by Yenepoya Deemed to be University

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Past programs

MSME Idea Hackathon 6.0

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by Yenepoya Deemed to be University

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MSME Idea Hackathon 5.0

under MSME Idea Hackathon
by Yenepoya Deemed to be University

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Which Yenepoya Deemed to be University programme fits you

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

ProgrammeBest forStageDurationFormatCost
Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) incubation supportPromoters and startups at any phase——Hybrid—
MSME Business Incubator (MSME Innovative Scheme)MSMEs with an innovative idea that needs proof-of-concept validation————
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via YTIDPIIT-recognised startups under two years old, incubated with YTI————

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Track record

What Yenepoya Deemed to be University reports about its portfolio.

55Startups supported55+ since 2019, as stated on the YTI homepage. Undated.

All figures self-reported — ytincubator.com, as of Oct 2026.

Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Yenepoya Deemed to be University, separate from the funding calls above.

Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) incubation support

Incubation

Incubation for promoters and startups at any phase, on campus or virtually.

Best for: Promoters and startups at any phase

  • Hybrid
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

YTI offers physical incubation, with on-campus lab space and facilities, or virtual incubation, with remote mentoring and network access.

Who can apply

  • Promoters and startups at any phase of development

How to apply: Submit the incubation application on the YTI website with a pitch deck.

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MSME Business Incubator (MSME Innovative Scheme)

Grant scheme

Proof-of-concept validation for MSMEs with an innovative idea, run through YTI under the MSME Innovative Scheme.

Best for: MSMEs with an innovative idea that needs proof-of-concept validation

  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

Under the MSME Innovative Scheme, Yenepoya Deemed to be University is recognised as a Host Institute, and YTI operates as the business incubator. Approved ideas receive grant-in-aid to validate the feasibility and potential of the innovation.

Who can apply

  • Indian citizens with an MSME Udyam Registration number and an Aadhaar number
  • Candidates with an innovative idea can apply through the recognised host institute

How to apply: Register through the YTI MSME page, then complete the incubation application.

Official programme page

Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via YTI

Grant scheme

Seed funding for early-stage startups under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, applied for through YTI as the incubator.

Best for: DPIIT-recognised startups under two years old, incubated with YTI

  • Grant support for selected startups
What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme provides financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, product trials and market entry, and for commercialisation and scaling. YTI is a partner incubator under the scheme.

Who can apply

  • Startups recognised by DPIIT and incorporated not more than two years before applying
  • Startups incubated with Yenepoya Technology Incubator

How to apply: Check for open calls on the Startup India portal and select Yenepoya Technology Incubator as the incubator. Final selection is subject to due diligence and scheme guidelines.

Official programme page

Recognitions & empanelments

Official approvals this incubator holds.

Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme

Recognised as a Host Institute so that YTI can operate as a business incubator under the MSME Innovative Scheme.

How to apply to Yenepoya Deemed to be University

Choosing the right route

  • For a healthcare startup or founding team at any stage, the YTI incubation application is the general entry point.
  • For an MSME with an innovative idea that needs proof-of-concept validation, the MSME Business Incubator route applies.
  • For a DPIIT-recognised startup under two years old, the Startup India Seed Fund route applies, but only if YTI is chosen as the incubator.

How applications work

  • The incubation form asks for the startup's name, founding date, contact details, a short description, the phase of development and the type of incubation you want.
  • Upload a pitch deck as a PDF or PPT, up to 20MB. Include the problem statement, solution, business model and promoter profiles.
  • The MSME route needs your Udyam Registration number and Aadhaar number.

About Yenepoya Deemed to be University

Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) is the healthcare innovation incubator of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), based at the university's Deralakatte campus near Mangalore. It is registered as a Section 8 not-for-profit company under the name Yenepoya Foundation for Technology Incubation, and was started in May 2019.

What the incubator offers

YTI supports healthcare innovators with an incubation programme that can run physically, with on-campus lab space and facilities, or virtually, with remote mentoring and network access. It also operates two government-backed routes: the MSME Innovative Scheme, under which it works as a business incubator, and the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, where it is a partner incubator.

Who can apply

Incubation is open to promoters and startups at any phase of development. The MSME route is open to Indian citizens with an MSME Udyam Registration number and an Aadhaar number. The seed fund route is open to startups recognised by DPIIT, incorporated not more than two years before applying, and incubated with YTI.

Scale

YTI's homepage states that it has supported 55 or more startups since 2019. The figure is self-reported and undated. Its seed fund page says that no startups have so far been funded under that scheme through YTI, so the two statements cover different things.

Who runs it

YTI is an initiative of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), organised as a Section 8 company.

Get in touch

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Frequently asked questions about Yenepoya Deemed to be University

What is Yenepoya Deemed to be University?

Yenepoya Deemed to be University is an incubator based in Mangaluru, Karnataka.

What does Yenepoya Deemed to be University do?

Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) is the healthcare innovation incubator of Yenepoya (Deemed to be University), based at the university's Deralakatte campus near Mangalore.

Where is Yenepoya Deemed to be University located?

Yenepoya Deemed to be University is located at University Road, Deralakatte, Mangalore 575018, Karnataka, India.

What programs does Yenepoya Deemed to be University run?

Yenepoya Deemed to be University runs Yenepoya Technology Incubator (YTI) incubation support, MSME Business Incubator (MSME Innovative Scheme) and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via YTI.

Does Yenepoya Deemed to be University provide funding?

Selected startups in some Yenepoya Deemed to be University programmes can receive grant support, including MSME Business Incubator (MSME Innovative Scheme) and Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) via YTI. Grant amounts are set per programme and cohort, and selection into a programme does not guarantee a grant — check the programme's own page for current terms.

Is Yenepoya Deemed to be University government recognised?

Yenepoya Deemed to be University holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Host Institute, MSME Innovative Scheme.

How do I apply to Yenepoya Deemed to be University?

- For a healthcare startup or founding team at any stage, the YTI incubation application is the general entry point. - For an MSME with an innovative idea that needs proof-of-concept validation, the MSME Business Incubator route applies. - For a DPIIT-recognised startup under two years old, the Startup India Seed Fund route applies, but only if YTI is chosen as the incubator.

When was Yenepoya Deemed to be University founded?

Yenepoya Deemed to be University was founded in 2019. It is an incubator.