Tamil Nadu has built a thriving start-up ecosystem by supporting Incubators which has helped create a steady stream for new innovative ideas and startups. These incubators provide a vital starting point for entrepreneurs to learn about various aspects of startups and also help them in taking the first steps towards creating ventures. TamilNadu’s vibrant startup ecosystem has 80+Incubators, which is the largest in the country.
The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has recognized and awarded the fantastic work done in TamilNadu and specifically in rural areas to promote entrepreneurship. Entrepreneurship Development Institute and Innovation Institute, was awarded the Best Ecosystem Builder in the Country in 2019
Following are Incubators established/upgraded/supported through State Government EDII-TN, STPI and TANSIM
State Supported Incubators
EDII - Mettupalayam Agro Forestry Business Incubation Forum
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Agroforestry
NABARD Madurai Agribusiness Incubation Forum (MABIF)
Madurai
Focused Sector : Food & Agribusiness
Veterinary Incubation Forum @ TANUVAS
Tiruvallur
Focused Sector : Veterinary and Animal Sciences
EDII - Anna Business Incubation Research Foundation
Tiruchirappalli
Focused Sector : Healthcare & Industry 4.0
Periyar University Business Incubation Confederation
Salem
Focused Sector : Food science and Nutrition, Sustainable development goals
Annamalai Innovation and Incubation Research Center - EDII
Cuddalore
Focused Sector : Advanced Manufacturing, Water and Environmental Technology, Life Sciences
EDII - Trichy Agribusiness Incubation Forum
Trichy
Focused Sector : 1. Farm Level Innovators 2. Food Product Developers 3. Agricultural Engineering
CODISSIA Defence Innovation and Atal Incubation Centre
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Innovative products having dual application (Defence & Commercial)
EDII - Marine Products Business Incubation Forum
Thoothukudi
Focused Sector : Value Added Marine Products
Crescent Innovation and Incubation Council
Chengalpattu
Focused Sector : Life Science, Industry 4.0, Smart & Clean Mobility
ACIC Mar Ephraem Incubation Forum
Kanyakumari
Focused Sector : Agri Tech, Manufacturing, Automation, Clean Energy
Ganesan incubation and entrepreneurship center
Salem
Focused Sector : Medical, rural, smart industry and SDG
MaDeIT Innovation Foundation
Chennai
Focused Sector : Manufacturing, Automotive, Med Tech, Agri Tech, Clean Tech
Ganesan incubation and entrepreneurship center
Chennai
Focused Sector : Medical, SDG, rural entrepreneurship
EDII - Killikulam Agribusiness Incubation Forum
Thoothukudi
Focused Sector : Organic Farming, Millets & Minor Millets, Banana & its value addition, Urban Farming, Mushroom Production, Food Processing, Palm & its value addition, Bio-inputs and Bio Fertilizer Production, AI& IoT Applications
Golden Jubilee Biotech Park for Women Society
Kanchipuram
Focused Sector : Life Science, Biotechnology, Healthcare, Medical device
Milleniel PSY - CFIE Incubation Centre
Sivaganga
Focused Sector : EV, Agriculture & Deep Technology
Other Incubators
AKC - Dr APJ Abdul Kalam COE in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Chennai
Focused Sector : Healthcare
Technology Business Incubator at Kongu Engineering College
Erode
Focused Sector : Electronics & ICT
AIHT Business Incubation Foundation
Chennai
Focused Sector : ML Based Systems, Embedded and Robotics Systems and VLSI
Syed Ammal Innovation and Incubation Council
Ramanathapuram
Focused Sector : Agriculture, Education, Healthcare, E vehicles
AIC NIFTTEA Incubation Centre for Textiles and Apparels
Tiruppur
Focused Sector : Textiles and Apparels
Association of Bio-Inspired Leaders & Entrepreneurs at SASTRA-TBI(ABLEST)
Thanjavur
Focused Sector : Bio Technology
PSG CT - Science and Technology Entrepreneurial Park
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : ICT/ Electronics / Nano Technology / Biotechnology / Centre of excellence
Tiruchirappalli Regional Engineering College Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (TREC-STEP)
Tiruchirappalli
Focused Sector : Climate Focused Hi-Tech Areas
Chennai Institute Technology Business Incubation Forum
Kanchipuram
Focused Sector : Industry 4.0, Mobility & Transportation, Life sciences, Energy & Environment
SRM Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre
Chengalpattu
Focused Sector : EV, Deep Tech
Vel Tech Technology Business Incubator
Tiruvallur
Focused Sector : Manufacturing, IT/IRES, Additive manufacturing, Electronics, UAV
Technology Business Incubator - Bannari amman Institute of Technology
Erode
Focused Sector : Life Sciences
Villgro Innovations Foundation
Chennai
Focused Sector : Healthcare, Climate Action and Agriculture
Hindusthan Business Incubation Center
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Agriculture, Renewable energy
AIC Anna University Incubation Foundation
Chennai
Focused Sector : Industry 4.0 (Sector Agnostic)
Vellore Institute of Technology-Technology Business Incubator (VITTBI)
Vellore
Focused Sector : ICT, Biotech and Healthcare
Karpagam Technology Business Incubator
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Basic Science, Health, & IOT, Emerging Sectors
Mepco Incubation Center
Virudhunagar
Focused Sector : All domains of Engineering and Technology
SREC Spark Incubation Foundation
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Automation, Electrical and Electronics, Software / IT based solutions, Material Engineering, Aluminum Recycling
PMC Tech Innovation and Research
Krishnagiri
Focused Sector : Additive Manufacturing, Aerospace, Defence, Information Technology, Information Technology Enabled Services, Agriculture
Kalasalingam Technology Business Incubator
Virudhunagar
Focused Sector : Biotech & Biomedical, Mechanical & Automation, Renewal Energy, ICT, Waste Management
Foundation for Innovation and Research at SASTRA TBI
Thanjavur
Focused Sector : 3D Printing, IOT, VR/AR, Future Technologies
KCG Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship Centre
Chengalpattu
Focused Sector : Agromanufacturing, Automotive and Textile
Karunya Incubation Foundation - Karunya Technology Business Incubation Park
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Technology
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam COE in Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Focused Sector : Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute
Learn MoreNehru Group of Institutions Technology Business Incubator
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : IoT & Healthcare
Bon Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Center (BIEDC)
Focused Sector : Bon Secours College for Women
Learn MoreTCE-TBI
Thiagarajar College of Engineering, Madurai
IIT Madras Bioincubator
Chennai
Focused Sector : Industrial Biotechnology
ACIC-K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology Incubation Foundation
K.S.Rangasamy College of Technology
Holy Cross Innovation & Incubation Centre
Holy Cross College
SNS Innovation Hub
SNS Institutions
KSRCT MSME Business Incubator
K. S. Rangasamy College of Technology
TNAU E-YUVA Centre
Tamil Nadu Agricultural University
BIRAC EYUVA Centre @ PSGRKCW
PSGR Krishnammal College for Women
Agile Business Incubation Centre
KGiSL Educational Institutions
Sri Sairam Techno Incubator Foundation
Sairam Institution
Sri Ramachandra Innovation Incubation center
Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
ACIC Mar Ephraem Incubation Forum
Mar Ephraem College of Engineering and Technology
Coimbatore Innovation and Business Incubator (Forge)
Coimbatore
Focused Sector : Industrial Deep Tech (Future Mobility, Aerospace and Defence, Factory AIoT, Advanced Manufacturing, Precision Agriculture, Future Cities, Assistive Devices, Energy & Sustainability Tech)
Women Entrepreneurship Development Organisation
Women Entrepreneurship Development Organisation
Accelerators
