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.
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
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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.
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