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Incubator Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh Est. 2000

SIIC IIT Kanpur

One of India's oldest technology business incubators, housed at IIT Kanpur, supporting 500+ deep-tech startups across aerospace, healthcare, energy, and drone technology since 2000.

500+ startups supported 15 programs listed

About SIIC IIT Kanpur

The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur is one of India's oldest and most established technology business incubators. Founded in 2000, SIIC operates within the IIT Kanpur campus and draws on the institute's deep research capabilities in engineering, science, and technology to support innovation-driven startups.

## Role

SIIC serves as the primary incubation and startup support arm of IIT Kanpur. It provides early-stage and growth-stage startups with infrastructure, mentorship, funding access, and connections to IIT Kanpur's faculty, research labs, and student talent pool. The incubator bridges the gap between academic research and commercial product development.

## Programs

SIIC runs multiple incubation tracks for startups at different stages. Early-stage ventures can access lab space, prototyping facilities, and seed funding through government grants and SIIC's own corpus. The incubator supports startups across a wide range of deep-tech verticals, including aerospace, healthcare, energy, drone technology, medtech, AI, 5G/6G communications, robotics, and IoT. SIIC also facilitates connections with industry partners, venture capitalists, and government funding programs like those under DST, BIRAC, and MeitY.

## Notable Alumni

SIIC alumni include Phool (which converts floral waste from temples into incense and bio-leather), Endure, and NeoPerk. These companies reflect the incubator's strength in supporting deep-tech ventures that address real-world problems through applied research and engineering.

## Who Benefits

Technology founders, IIT Kanpur researchers, and students who want to commercialize innovations in hardware, deep-tech, and applied science. Startups at the ideation through growth stages can access SIIC's resources, though the incubator is particularly strong at supporting early-stage ventures that require lab infrastructure and technical mentorship.

## Strategic Impact

With over 500 startups supported across more than two decades, SIIC has played a foundational role in India's deep-tech startup ecosystem. Located in Kanpur, it also contributes to startup ecosystem development outside the traditional metro hubs of Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Delhi. SIIC's integration with one of India's premier engineering institutes gives its portfolio companies a distinct technical advantage.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Deeptech & Robotics Biotech, Health & Pharma Climate, Energy & EV Agritech & Food
Notable alumni
Phool Endure NeoPerk

Programs by SIIC IIT Kanpur 15

Closed Grant
FundingSupport amount varies
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship (AIIDE) Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an initiative under the 'Start in UP' scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It is managed by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with FICCI. The program supports startups working in: * AI/ML * ICT * IoT * Cybersecurity * Related fields The CoE aims to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures by providing world-class mentorship

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Rolling Equity Funding

EngSUI Seed Fund

by SIIC IIT Kanpur

FundingUp to Rs. 1 Cr
Early Revenue DPIIT

Funding for DPIIT-recognized Indian startups to scale technology-based innovations.

ClosesRolling
Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 6 lakh
Equity-free Idea

The 5G/6G Centre of Excellence (CoE) at IIT Kanpur is a flagship initiative supported by the Government of Uttar Pradesh under its Startup Policy 2020. The program aims to create a robust ecosystem for the indigenous development of 5G and beyond technologies. It offers funding and support through two exclusive programs: the Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Fellowship with funding up to Rs. 4 lakhs, and the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) Grant with funding up to Rs. 6 lakhs.

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The **MeitY GENESIS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EiR) Program - Cohort 2** is a MeitY-funded initiative to empower early-stage, first-generation entrepreneurs, particularly from **Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities**. The program runs for a period of **12 months**. It provides comprehensive support to accelerate entrepreneurial growth from **idea validation** to **product development** and market entry in deep-tech domains. Key Offerings: * **Grant Funding Support:** Up to **Rs. 10 Lakhs** for product

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 10 lakh
Equity-free

The BFI-BIOME & IIT Kanpur Bioinnovation Program invites innovators and impact-driven startups in healthcare innovation (medical devices, diagnostics, and biopharma) to apply for Cohort 2. This initiative aims to expedite the trajectory of healthcare innovators through two funding tracks: a **Fellowship** providing monthly support of up to Rs. 50,000 for individual innovators (6-9 months) and a **Kickstarter Initiative** offering grant support of up to Rs. 10 lakhs for biomedical startups. The

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 4 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The IITK FinTech Spark Program is a flagship initiative by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC), IIT Kanpur, designed to help students transform FinTech ideas into real startups. The program focuses on nurturing early-stage FinTech innovations emerging from the IIT Kanpur campus and provides structured support from ideation to startup formation. Selected student teams receive funding support along with access to mentorship, laboratories, IP support, incubation facilities, and

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Rolling Grant

EngSUI Innovation Challenge

by SIIC IIT Kanpur

FundingUp to Rs. 20 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

Support for resident Indian citizens and student innovators to develop novel ideas into prototypes.

ClosesRolling
Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 20 lakh
Equity-free Idea

The TIDE 2.0 Challenge Grant is an intense, national-level competition that invites students, innovators, and startups to develop prototypes and Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) to solve societal problems. Supported by MeitY, this program provides financial and technical support to technology-focused startups. The Challenge will support solutions leading to sustainable and reliable smart technologies in the **healthcare** and **smart manufacturing** domains.

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Rolling Grant

StartinUp

by SIIC IIT Kanpur

FundingRs. 2.1 lakh to Rs. 18.35 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype DPIIT

Supports innovation and entrepreneurship at grassroot level with grants for startups.

ClosesRolling
Closed Grant

IITK FinTech Spark Program

by SIIC IIT Kanpur

FundingUp to Rs. 6 lakh
Equity-free Idea Fintech

FinTech program for IITK UG students, offering grants up to Rs. 6 lakh and mentorship.

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 6 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The FutureSecure AI Innovation Program (FSAI) at IIT Kanpur, supported by the Shibodhi Foundation, empowers student innovators in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity (CS), and interdisciplinary fields that integrate AI and CS to transform their ideas into impactful startups. The program is designed to bridge the gap between research and real-world application through structured mentorship, funding, and industry immersion. **Focus Areas:** * AI Applications * CS Applications *

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does SIIC IIT Kanpur run?

SIIC IIT Kanpur currently has 15 programs listed in this directory, including Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship CoE at SIIC, IIT Kanpur, EngSUI Seed Fund, 5G/6G Centre of Excellence (CoE) Program at IIT Kanpur. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is SIIC IIT Kanpur a government organisation?

SIIC IIT Kanpur 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 SIIC IIT Kanpur 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 SIIC IIT Kanpur 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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