KIIT-TBI Incubation LaunchPad 2026
by KIIT-TBI
Incubation programme with funding support up to Rs. 1 Cr for ClimateTech, MedTech, AI and Biotech startups.
- Indian startups at any stage seeking incubation support from KIIT Technology Business Incubator.
About this scheme
Incubation LaunchPad 2026 is the KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI) intake for founders working in ClimateTech, MedTech, AI, and Biotechnology. KIIT-TBI is one of the larger university-led incubators in eastern India, hosted at KIIT, Bhubaneswar, and is empanelled with multiple central government and private programmes.
Selected startups can access funding support of up to Rs. 1 crore, paired with KIIT-TBI's incubation infrastructure, mentorship from academia and industry, and connections into the wider KIIT research and corporate ecosystem. The funding instrument and split (grant, equity-linked, or programme-routed capital) is determined per startup based on stage, sector, and the central or partner schemes it qualifies under.
Beyond capital, the LaunchPad provides cutting-edge lab infrastructure, structured mentorship, and access to KIIT's research base for ventures that need scientific or technical validation. Applications close on 10 May 2026.
Who can apply
- Open to early-stage startups working in ClimateTech, MedTech, AI, or Biotechnology
- Founders building scalable, technology-led ventures
- Open to applicants pan-India
- Funding support is subject to further screening and eligibility under KIIT-TBI's programme guidelines
Eligible entity types: Private Limited, LLP
Benefits & funding
Up to Rs. 1 Cr
- Funding support of up to Rs.
- 1 crore per selected startup, structured according to the partner programme or scheme the venture qualifies for.
- Selected startups also access KIIT-TBI's lab infrastructure, mentorship from academic and industry experts, and the wider KIIT ecosystem of research, corporate, and investor partners.
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
Who can apply for KIIT-TBI Incubation LaunchPad 2026?
Early-stage startups building in ClimateTech, MedTech, AI, or Biotechnology. Applications are open pan-India.
How much funding is available?
Up to Rs. 1 crore per selected startup, with the exact instrument and amount routed through the partner scheme or programme each venture qualifies under.
What support do incubatees receive beyond funding?
Cutting-edge infrastructure including lab access, structured mentorship from academia and industry, and integration into the KIIT-TBI and KIIT research ecosystem.
Is funding guaranteed for selected applicants?
No. Funding assistance is subject to further screening and eligibility fulfillment under the relevant KIIT-TBI partner programme.
What is the application deadline?
10 May 2026 is the last date to apply for LaunchPad 2026.
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