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Incubator Kozhikode, Kerala Est. 2016

IIMK LIVE

IIM Kozhikode's incubator, running two-year incubation, the LIFE fellowship, and the FINN X accelerator for South Indian founders.

5 programs listed

About IIMK LIVE

IIMK LIVE is the business incubator and entrepreneurship-development centre of IIM Kozhikode, founded in June 2016 with support from the Department of Science and Technology. Envisioned as a National Centre of Excellence for innovation, new venturing, and entrepreneurship, it has built an active ecosystem through ties with incubators such as the Kerala Startup Mission, NID's NDBI, and other technology and management institutes.

It runs programmes for startups at different stages. The Business Incubation Program supports startups for up to two years through business-model validation and the search for product-market fit; the LIFE programme gives fellowship awards with subsistence grants to aspiring entrepreneurs developing technology or business-model innovations; and the FINN X Accelerator offers intensive cohort-based acceleration. Startups also receive subsidised office space, Wi-Fi, meeting rooms, faculty mentoring, and introductions to angel investors and venture capitalists.

Early-stage founders in Kerala and South India after structured incubation with IIM Kozhikode's management expertise benefit most, with aspiring entrepreneurs gaining from the LIFE fellowship's financial support and validated startups from the two-year incubation and investor connections. It is online at iimklive.org.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Fintech Edtech & Skilling Biotech, Health & Pharma Social Impact AI, SaaS & Enterprise

Programs by IIMK LIVE 5

Cycle-based Grant
FundingFunding support up to ₹30 Lakh + One-Year Incubation + Investor Access
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype Agritech & Food AI, SaaS & Enterprise

Short Description DEEP LEAP is IIMK LIVE's flagship deep tech incubation program powered by Walmart. The program supports prototype and MVP stage startups with one year of incubation, expert mentorship, industry collaborations, investor access, Demo Day opportunities, and funding support of up to Rs. 30 lakh.

ClosesPer call
Closed Equity Funding
FundingSupport amount varies
Idea MVP / Prototype

The USHUS Equity Funding initiative is an equity-based funding program launched by IIM Kozhikode LIVE in association with Cochin Shipyard Ltd. The program is designed to support early-stage startups across India by providing capital and institutional support to help them scale faster. Selected startups will receive equity investment along with structured support through IIMK LIVE's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem.

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

IIMK LIVE Seed Support Fund is a startup seed funding program sanctioned by the Department of Science and Technology under the NIDHI, Seed Support System scheme. The program is designed to support early-stage startups incubated at IIMK LIVE, a Technology Business Incubator hosted by IIM Kozhikode. The fund aims to bridge the gap between development and commercialization of innovative technologies, products, and services by providing timely financial support along with mentorship and ecosystem

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does IIMK LIVE run?

IIMK LIVE currently has 5 programs listed in this directory, including DEEP LEAP – Deep-Tech Incubation Program, WeaveX Textile Incubation Program , IIM Kozhikode Live, USHUS Equity Funding Program at IIMK LIVE. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is IIMK LIVE a government organisation?

IIMK LIVE 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 IIMK LIVE 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 IIMK LIVE and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Your enquiry goes to the IncorpX advisory team, who will help you evaluate fit and prepare. We are independent of IIMK LIVE 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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