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Incubator Ahmedabad, Gujarat Est. 2012

iCreate

Award-winning Ahmedabad technology incubator, having backed 380+ hardware, EV, fintech, and agritech ventures since 2012.

380+ startups supported 2 programs listed

About iCreate

iCreate, the International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology, is a technology business incubator in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, established in 2012. Run under the Gujarat Foundation for Entrepreneurial Excellence, it has become one of India's better-known incubation centres, earning national awards for its work, and it provides technology-driven startups with co-working infrastructure, mentorship, prototyping facilities, and access to funding networks. More than 380 startups have come through to date.

Within Gujarat's ecosystem, iCreate offers institutional support for technology entrepreneurship, with focus areas, electric vehicles, fintech, agritech, healthtech, and aerospace and defence, that match both the state's industrial strengths and national priorities. Its Ahmedabad base connects technology startups to Gujarat's manufacturing networks for pilots, supply-chain integration, and market access. Its programmes cover the full lifecycle from ideation to growth, with co-working space, prototyping and testing labs, one-on-one mentoring, and investor and corporate connections, and it carries particular strength in hardware and IoT, supported by facilities for physical product development, alongside sector-specific acceleration tracks, demo days, and investor meets.

Technology entrepreneurs based in or willing to move to Gujarat benefit most, especially hardware and IoT teams that need prototyping and testing infrastructure, and founders in electric vehicles, fintech, agritech, healthtech, and defence technology who can draw on its sector expertise and industry links, as well as student entrepreneurs from the state's colleges. It is online at icreate.org.in.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Fintech Agritech & Food Biotech, Health & Pharma Logistics & Mobility Climate, Energy & EV

Programs by iCreate 2

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 2 Cr
Equity-free

The iCreate Drone Challenge 2025 is a national deep-tech initiative designed to identify, nurture, and accelerate groundbreaking drone technologies from innovators, students, and startups across India. The vision is to strengthen India's goal of becoming a global drone hub by 2030. The challenge is divided into two tracks: Aerial Excellence (Speed, Payload, Endurance) and Component Indigenisation (Propulsion, Avionics, Sensors, etc.). Key Benefits and Support: Funding

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Rolling Grant
FundingRs. 2 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype AI, SaaS & Enterprise Deeptech & Robotics

iCreate's gateway linking idea-to-PoC innovators in Gujarat to Rs. 2 lakh to Rs. 30 lakh of government funding, plus mentorship, lab access, and on-campus incubation.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does iCreate run?

iCreate currently has 2 programs listed in this directory, including iCreate Drone Challenge 2025, iCreate Pro-Fund Gateway Prototype/PoC Funding Support. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is iCreate a government organisation?

iCreate is listed as a incubator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a iCreate program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of iCreate and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Tell us what you are building and which iCreate program you are evaluating. An IncorpX advisor will help you assess fit and get application-ready.

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Your enquiry goes to the IncorpX advisory team, who will help you evaluate fit and prepare. We are independent of iCreate and never contact organisations on your behalf.

Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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