Genesis by IKP — Deep Science Startup Incubation (Cohort 1)
- Deadline
- 2026-07-31
- Deadline type
- Fixed
- Region
- India
- Category
- Grant
- Eligibility
- Deep science startups at TRL 2–3 (early proof-of-concept stage). Must be incorporated as Private Limited company in India (OPC and LLP not eligible). At least 51% shareholding by Indian citizens. Sectors: Diagnostics, Biotherapeutics, Industrial Biotech, Healthtech & AI. Only 4–5 startups selected per cohort.
- Remote
- No
- Last verified
- Verified on 2026-07-03
💡 ₹30 lakh + deep hands-on mentorship for breakthrough deep science at TRL 2–3 — IKP takes 2–3% equity in exchange for 12 months of direct translation support.
IKP Knowledge Park's (Hyderabad) structured 12-month deep science translation program for startups at TRL 2–3. Provides up to ₹30 lakhs in funding in exchange for 2–3% equity (held as CCPS), plus hands-on mentorship on IP strategy, regulatory pathway, manufacturing readiness, and investor pitch. IKP works directly with each team for the full 12 months — not through arm's-length advisors. Only 4–5 startups selected per cohort. Applications open June–July 2026, program starts September 2026. Note: this is equity-based funding, not a grant.
Frequently asked questions
- Who can apply?
- Deep science startups at TRL 2–3 (early proof-of-concept stage). Must be incorporated as Private Limited company in India (OPC and LLP not eligible). At least 51% shareholding by Indian citizens. Sectors: Diagnostics, Biotherapeutics, Industrial Biotech, Healthtech & AI. Only 4–5 startups selected per cohort.
- Is this remote?
- No, this is not listed as a remote opportunity.
- Is there a hard deadline?
- Yes — applications close on 2026-07-31.
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