Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC)

IIT Kanpur's flagship incubation centre, fostering deep tech entrepreneurship and innovation since 2002.

Since 2002 | NIDHI TBI | DST Supported

About SIIC

Overview

The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is a premier hub for deep-tech and knowledge-based startups at IIT Kanpur. Founded in 2002 and supported by DST, SIIC has a proven track record of fostering groundbreaking ideas and technologies.

Currently serving as a first-of-its-kind incubation centre in India, SIIC has nurtured startups like Explomo, EzeRx, Agvaan, and many more.

Recognitions & Funding

NIDHI (National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations) TBI (Technology Business Incubator) by DST, Government of India.
NABL Accredited EMC & Electrical Safety Test Facility.
Fund of Funds – BIRAC funded medical devices incubator.

Programs & Support

Idea-to-Product Incubation Program
Financial Assistance & Seed Funding
Mentorship & Industry Networking
Access to IITK Labs & Testing Facilities

Key Partnerships

Department of Science & Technology (DST), Govt. of India
BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council)
IIT Kanpur Alumni Association

Official Links

Location

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India-208016