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Incubator Noida, Uttar Pradesh Est. 2011

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

IIM Lucknow's Noida-campus incubator, running a 24-month programme with seed funding and mentoring for prototype-stage startups.

121+ startups supported 6 programs listed

About IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML-EIC) is a Section 8 company set up by IIM Lucknow at its Noida campus in 2011. As the institute's innovation and entrepreneurship arm, it works as a catalyst for entrepreneurship, offering strategic guidance, mentoring, seed funding, office space, and networking to early-growth-stage founders pursuing technology commercialisation and scale-up.

Its incubation programme runs for 24 months and is built for early startups that already have a prototype or minimum viable product, covering technology validation, customer discovery, product commercialisation, and market readiness across two structured phases. With a presence in four countries, IIML-EIC has supported roughly 121 startups in fields such as enterprise applications and high technology, combining IIM Lucknow's management depth with hands-on venture building, with Simulanis among its alumni.

Early-stage tech startups with a prototype or MVP, especially in Delhi-NCR, after structured incubation with IIM Lucknow's faculty mentoring, alumni network, and investor connections benefit most, particularly founders wanting a 24-month journey from technology validation to market readiness. It is online at iimlincubator.com.

Who they work with

Stages
MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
AI, SaaS & Enterprise Fintech Biotech, Health & Pharma Edtech & Skilling Deeptech & Robotics
Notable alumni
Simulanis

Programs by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre 6

Closed Grant

FinNest 1.0 Fintech Acceleration Program at IIML EIC

by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

FundingUp to Rs. 1 Cr
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

FinNest 1.0 is a flagship fintech acceleration program focused on driving financial inclusion through innovative technology-led solutions. The program is jointly launched by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) and HDFC Bank under the HDFC Bank Parivartan initiative. The program specifically supports startups working in the domains of Agriculture, Climate, and Sustainability, enabling them to scale impactful fintech solutions that promote green growth

ClosesClosed
Closed Grant

AgriTech Acceleration Program 2026

by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

FundingUp to Rs. 1 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

Rs. 1 lakh grant accelerator for AgriTech startups expanding in Uttar Pradesh

ClosesClosed
Closed Grant

UDBHAV 2.0 Program

by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

FundingSupport amount varies
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue DPIIT

UDBHAV 2.0 is a six-month, no-cost incubation program launched under the Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology (CoE-BT) at IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC). The program is a flagship initiative supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under the StartInUP Policy, with Microsoft as the Technology Partner. It is designed to accelerate blockchain-driven startups across Uttar Pradesh by enabling founders to build, validate, and scale real-world blockchain use

ClosesClosed
Closed Equity Funding

NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP)

by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

FundingUp to Rs. 25 lakh
MVP / Prototype Early Revenue DPIIT

The NIDHI Seed Support Program (NIDHI-SSP) at IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre is an equity-based seed funding initiative implemented under the Department of Science and Technology's National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations. The program is designed to support and accelerate promising DeepTech startups by providing early-stage capital along with structured incubation and ecosystem support. Through this program, selected startups receive equity-based investment of

ClosesClosed
Closed Grant

ImpactNest 2.0 Accelerator Program

by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

FundingUp to Rs. 2.5 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

ImpactNest 2.0 is a flagship social impact acceleration program jointly led by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) and BHARAT IMPACT, with support from the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. The program is designed to support startups that are building scalable and high-impact solutions addressing critical societal and environmental challenges. The cohort focuses on nurturing impact-driven startups by providing structured acceleration, co-incubation support, and deep engagement with

ClosesClosed

Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre run?

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre currently has 6 programs listed in this directory, including FinNest 1.0 Fintech Acceleration Program at IIML EIC, AgriTech Acceleration Program 2026, UDBHAV 2.0 Program. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre a government organisation?

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre 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 IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre 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 IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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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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