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Incubator Mumbai, Maharashtra Est. 2010

RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Award-winning Somaiya Vidyavihar incubator in Mumbai, with 160+ startups, 600+ jobs, and India's first community bio lab.

160+ startups supported 3 programs listed

About RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

Somaiya Vidyavihar founded Research Innovation Incubation Design Lab (RIIDL) in 2010 on its Mumbai campus to push innovation and entrepreneurship. A Section 8 not-for-profit with more than 20,000 sq ft of space, it is backed by the Department of Science and Technology, BIRAC, and the Maharashtra State Innovation Society.

DST named it the National Award winner for Emerging Technology Business Incubator in 2020. The lab has incubated 160-plus startups, supported the creation of more than 600 jobs, and helped build a startup ecosystem valued above Rs. 1,226 crore, concentrating on healthcare, food, agritech, embedded electronics, and SMAC (social, mobile, analytics, and cloud); it also runs what it calls India's first community bio lab, a DIY biology lab created with the MIT Media Lab.

Early startups and student innovators in Mumbai working in healthcare, food tech, agritech, electronics, and digital technologies who need lab infrastructure, mentoring, and funding connections benefit most. It is online at riidl.org.

Incubation Support

Provides startup incubation, mentoring, investor access, grant support, business development, legal and compliance guidance, and networking opportunities.

Infrastructure

Offers over 30,000 sq. ft. of incubation space, advanced laboratories, co-working facilities, maker spaces, meeting rooms, and India's first community bio lab developed with MIT Media Lab.

Funding Support

Helps startups access grants and funding through the Department of Science & Technology (DST), BIRAC, Maharashtra State Innovation Society (MSInS), angel investors, and venture capital networks.

Achievements

National Award for Emerging Technology Business Incubator (2020), incubated 300+ startups, facilitated 7 successful exits, supported 3,000+ startups through community initiatives, and enabled over 1,000 jobs and internships.

Eligibility

Open to student entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, and early-stage startups across technology-driven sectors.

Website

https://riidl.org

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Agritech & Food AI, SaaS & Enterprise Biotech, Health & Pharma Deeptech & Robotics Manufacturing & Industrial Social Impact Space, Drones & Defence Travel & Tourism

Programs by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University 3

Closed Accelerator
FundingUp to ₹10 lakh funding
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype Agritech & Food AI, SaaS & Enterprise

SoilBox Agricultural Impact Acceleration Program – Cohort 4 supports agritech startups with funding of up to ₹10 lakh, expert mentorship, business development support, and ecosystem access to build sustainable and scalable agriculture solutions.

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Closed Equity Funding
FundingRs. 25 lakh to Rs. 1 Cr
MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

The National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations - Seed Support System (NIDHI-SSS) fund at riidl aims to ensure the timely availability of seed support to deserving startups within the incubator. This financial assistance is provided to enable startups to scale their venture to the next level, ultimately facilitating their success in the marketplace and helping them graduate to a level where they can raise investments from angel investors/VCs or seek loans from commercial

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Closed Grant

BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University

by RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University

FundingUp to Rs. 30 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype Early Revenue

The BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University provides support to market-ready biotech and life-science innovators. This fund helps startups move from the prototype stage to the market, offering both financial assistance and hands-on ecosystem support. Selected startups receive seed funding, access to Bioriidl labs and incubation infrastructure, expert mentorship, and support through the BIRAC BioNEST network.

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University run?

RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University currently has 3 programs listed in this directory, including SoilBox Agricultural Impact Acceleration Program – Cohort 4, NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System) at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University, BIRAC Seed Fund at riidl Somaiya Vidyavihar University. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University a government organisation?

RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University 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 RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University 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 RIIDL, Somaiya Vidyavihar University 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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