Our Programs
TISC offers three flexible incubation pathways designed to support startups at different stages of development. Each program is tailored to your needs, from ideation through scaling.
Pre-Incubation Programme
For: Individual innovators with early-stage ideas who need validation and business model development
Duration: 3–12 months
Facilitation Charges: ₹1,500 + 18% GST per year
Support Includes:
- Mentorship and guidance on idea validation
- Access to TISC resources and facilities (limited lab access)
- Capacity building and entrepreneurship training
- Fellowship opportunities and grant linkages
- Job listing support and community engagement
Best For: Researchers, faculty, and entrepreneurs ready to test their concepts before formal startup registration.
Physical Incubation Programme
For: Registered startups (DPIIT-recognized) ready to build and scale
Duration: 2–3 years (extendable up to 5 years for Deep Tech startups)
Facilitation Charges: ₹2,000 + 18% GST per month (co-working space)
Support Includes:
- Full infrastructure access (co-working spaces, laboratories, meeting facilities)
- Seed funding connections and funding assistance
- Comprehensive mentorship from faculty and industry experts
- Domestic and international market access opportunities
- PR support, human resource sourcing, and team building assistance
- Fellowship programs and grant linkages
- Community engagement and networking events
Best For: Startups with registered entities, technical products, and plans to scale within India and globally.
Virtual Incubation Programme
For: Startups preferring remote operations while accessing TISC's full support ecosystem
Duration: 2–3 years (extendable up to 5 years for Deep Tech startups)
Facilitation Charges: ₹1,500 + 18% GST per year
Support Includes:
- All TISC services except physical infrastructure (no co-working or lab access)
- Seed funding connections and funding assistance
- Comprehensive mentorship and capacity building
- Domestic and international market assistance
- PR support and community engagement
- Fellowship opportunities and grant linkages
- HR sourcing and startup kit support
Best For: Startups with distributed teams, software-focused ventures, or those operating across multiple locations.
| # | Features | Pre-Incubation | Physical Incubation | Virtual Incubation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration of Programme | 3 - 12 months | 2 - 3 years (Extendible upto 5 years for Deep Tech Startups) |
2 - 3 years (Extendible upto 5 years for Deep Tech Startups) |
|
| Entrepreneurship Assistance | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Capacity Building | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Seed Funding | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Fellowship | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Access to Grants | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Funding Assistance | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Mentorship | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Community Engagement | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Human Resource Sourcing Support | Only job listing support as a project under TISC | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Market Assistance (Domestic) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Market Assistance (International) | ❌ | ✅ | ✅ | |
| PR Support | Limited | ✅ | ✅ | |
| Infrastructure Support : Coworking Space | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Infrastructure Support : Labs | Limited | ✅ | ❌ | |
| Startup Kit | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
