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New Incubation Cohort Applications Open
Published on Jun 19, 2026
We are accepting applications for pre-seed and seed stage founders for the upcoming cohort. Apply now to get access to workspace, mentors, and grant pipelines.
New Incubation Cohort Applications Open
We are thrilled to announce that applications for the next cohort of the CIE Incubation Programme are officially open! We are looking for high-impact pre-seed and seed-stage founders eager to build, iterate, and scale their startups.
What the Programme Offers
- Modern Workspace: Access to coworking desks, private office spaces, high-speed fiber internet, and meeting rooms at LEAP Coworks.
- Dedicated Mentorship: Weekly 1-on-1 strategy sessions with experts in finance, technology, marketing, and sales.
- Funding Pipelines: Direct routes to Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) grants (up to ₹10 Lakhs) and private angel networks.
- Prototyping Facilities: Priority access to state-of-the-art machinery at the CIE fabLab.
Who Should Apply?
- Pre-seed: Teams with a validated idea or a working proof-of-concept (POC).
- Seed: Startups with early revenue, active users, or complete products ready to scale.
- Sectors: Tech-enabled startups, hardware builders, SaaS, biotechnology, and social ventures.
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Interviews & Pitching: August 5–10, 2026
- Cohort Commencement: September 1, 2026