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Government Kochi, Kerala Est. 2017

Maker Village

India's largest electronic hardware incubator in Kochi, a MeitY and Kerala government initiative with 60,000 sq ft of labs, prototyping facilities, and SMT lines.

82+ startups supported 1 program listed

About Maker Village

Maker Village is India's largest electronic hardware incubator and ESDM facility, located within the Kerala Technology Innovation Zone in Kochi. It is a joint initiative of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) and the Government of Kerala, with Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) as a partner and the Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management-Kerala (IIITM-K) as the implementation agency.

The 60,000 sq ft facility includes co-working spaces, electronics and instrumentation labs, a metal machining area, industrial 3D printing and plastics facilities, and an industrial SMT line. Maker Village is dedicated to IoT, wearables, and robotics, and has incubated more than 82 Kerala-based hardware startups. The incubator provides electronic design automation tools, mechanical design tools, marketing and prototyping facilities, and financial assistance through grants and loans.

## Who Benefits

Hardware startups working on IoT, wearables, robotics, and electronic product development who need access to specialised prototyping labs, SMT manufacturing lines, and hardware-focused mentorship.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics

Programs by Maker Village 1

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 4 lakh
Equity-free

The MeitY TIDE 2.0 EIR Program is a central government initiative, supported by the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY), designed to accelerate the idea-to-market journey of technology startups. Hosted by Maker Village, this 12-month program provides focused financial and technical support to innovators working on **ICT-enabled ideas** with high social relevance. The program support the development of a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), facilitating IPR filings, and preparing

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does Maker Village run?

Maker Village currently has 1 program listed in this directory, including MeitY TIDE 2.0 Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR) Program at Maker Village. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is Maker Village a government organisation?

Yes. Maker Village is listed under the government category. Its programs follow official government processes, and applications are submitted through official channels in your own name.

How do I evaluate whether a Maker Village 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 Maker Village 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 Maker Village 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 Maker Village 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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