CALLING ALL
DEEP SCIENCE START-UPS

“We are a domain agnostic, open deep science/tech incubator and accept applications all through the year”

STEM is one of the few truly deep science incubators in the country. Its origins in the Indian Institute of Science give it a privileged perspective in understanding the specific needs and challenges of a science based start-up. Our offerings have been honed over more than 25 years of existence. If you have an idea rooted in deep science that can change the world for the better, do take a look at our criterion, services and our existing portfolio of carefully handpicked companies and send us your business plan/pitch deck to stem.cell@fsid-iisc.in

Programmes

STEM INNOVATION ENTREPRENEURSHIP

We incubate IP-based start-ups that commercialize science and technology for societal benefit. We have a deep understanding and decades of experience of helping start-ups go from concept to commercial success. Our incubation services are open to all and are not restricted to IISc alumni only.

FACULTY ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAM

IISc faculty who are interested in taking their own expertise to market are encouraged to do so through the Faculty Entrepreneurship Program as per the applicable IISc policies.

ENTREPRENEUR-IN-RESIDENCE

The EIR program provides the opportunity to validate start-up ideas, take them from lab to field, develop business plans, etc. This is a structured program that results in a comprehensive incubation proposal that can be evaluated. The EIR program enables validation of a large number of ideas simultaneously without the overhead of setting up a company.

Our Offerings

Space
Fully furnished rental free physical space on campus.
Access to Labs at IISc
Get access to labs at IISc as per IISc policy.
Learning
Access to trainings, events organized by FSID and its partner organizations.
SEED CAPITAL
Upto 1cr* of seed funding through grants and equity related funding.
Mentoring
Access to Technical and Business Mentors from IISc as well as Industry.
Credits
Access to Cloud Credits from Partner Organizations.
Debt Funding
Access to working capital and Debt funding through our partners.
Health Insurance Coverage
Founders and Employee are insured under Group Medical Insurance coverage.
Peer Network
Become part of a highly select peer network of existing entrepreneurs at IISc.
Access to MATTER facility
Use our prototyping labs to build your prototypes quickly at concessional rates.
Further Funding
Connects to Angels Network, VC’s, Corporates etc.
Alumni Network
Connect to IISc alumni.

Schemes we operate

Our Process

The Incubation Process

STEM Cell has in place a rigorous and repeatable process to evaluate entrepreneurs and business ideas.

The Jury

  • Core Team of FSID
  • Faculty from IISC and other academic institutions
  • Financial and legal experts
  • Partner organizations
  • Domain experts from the industry

The Parameters

  1. Entrepreneurial Team
  2. Customer Problem Definition
  3. Technology & Intellectual Property
  4. Competitive Landscape
  5. Markets
  6. Business Model
  7. Financials
  8. Societal Impact

Our Incubated Startups

  for our complete portfolio of startups

OTHER Thematic Incubator within FSID

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