SMVDU–TBIC Pre-Incubation
Cohort-II 2026
Exclusively for SMVDU students — turn your idea into impact. A launchpad to build, validate and scale your startup.
Exclusively for SMVDU students
Apply for Cohort-II
Fill out the official SMVDU-TBIC Pre-Incubation Cohort-II application using the link below.
Special Focus: We strongly encourage women-led startups and ideas. Our endeavour is to support at least one eligible women-led idea in this cohort.
Documents & Information Required
All interested students are requested to carefully read the following instructions and keep the listed information and documents ready before starting the application process.
Personal & Academic Details
- Full Name
- Registration Number
- Department & Semester
- Contact Number
- University Email ID
- Personal Email ID
Startup / Idea Information
- Startup / Project Idea Title
- Problem Statement
- Proposed Solution
- Innovation / Uniqueness
- Target Users / Beneficiaries
- Current Stage of Development
Team Details
- Name of Team Members (if applicable)
- Roles & Responsibilities of Members
Solo applicants are welcome too — teams are optional.
Mentor Information
- Faculty Mentor Name
- Signed Faculty Mentor Consent Form (to be uploaded)
Templates & Supporting Material
Students may be required to upload or provide the following documents. Use the templates below to get a head start.
Business Model Canvas
A one-page strategic snapshot of your venture — customer segments, value proposition, channels and more.
Download TemplatePrototype / Pitch Deck
Supporting documents that demonstrate your idea. Explore 100+ pitch deck templates used by leading companies and startups.
Explore TemplatesImportant Notes
- Ensure that all information submitted is accurate and complete.
- Incomplete applications may not be considered for evaluation.
- Students are encouraged to submit innovative, feasible, and socially impactful ideas.
- Please register using your official Student mail id only.
Why Pre-Incubation at SMVDU-TBIC?
Have an innovative idea but need the right ecosystem to turn it into a viable venture? SMVDU-TBIC Pre-Incubation Cohort-II is designed to support early-stage innovators and startups through structured mentoring, business development support, technical guidance, networking, and access to the startup ecosystem.
Who Can Apply?
- SMVDU Students – all disciplines (B.Tech, M.Sc., MBA, etc.)
- Exceptional Ideas – novel, scalable, high-impact ideas
- Women Entrepreneurs – women-led/women-founded startups
- Faculty & Researchers – with innovative ideas
This cohort is exclusively for SMVDU students.
Special Focus: Women-Led Startups
- SMVDU-TBIC invites innovative women entrepreneurs and women-led startups to participate in Pre-Incubation Cohort-II.
- Leverage structured mentoring, capacity building, technical guidance and startup ecosystem support.
- Endeavour: Support at least one eligible women-led idea.
No reservation percentage is stated unless formally approved.
Special Intake: Exceptional Ideas
- Ideas demonstrating exceptional innovation, technological novelty, strong problem-solution fit.
- Scalability, social/economic impact or significant market potential will be particularly encouraged.
- Focus indicators: Innovation · Impact · Scalability · Feasibility · Market Potential
What You Get
- Mentorship: Faculty, industry & ecosystem experts
- Business Guidance: Business modelling, market validation, customer discovery
- Technical Support: Access to expertise & facilities (where applicable)
- Capacity Building: Workshops, bootcamps, training sessions
- Networking: Mentors, industry, investors, entrepreneurs
- Funding Readiness: Guidance on grants & schemes
- Incubation Pathway: Opportunity to progress to incubation (subject to eligibility)
Support/guidance/opportunity, subject to eligibility and applicable guidelines.
From Idea to Startup
SMVDU-TBIC helps innovators move from an idea to a structured, market-oriented venture.
📋 Selection Process
- 01 – Apply Online: Submit your startup/idea through the online application form.
- 02 – Preliminary Screening: Applications are evaluated against defined parameters.
- 03 – Shortlisting: Promising applications are shortlisted for the next stage.
- 04 – Pitch / Presentation: Shortlisted applicants present before the evaluation committee.
- 05 – Final Selection: Selected startups are inducted into Pre-Incubation Cohort-II.
🎯 Evaluation Parameters
- Innovation & Uniqueness
- Problem–Solution Fit
- Technical Feasibility
- Market Potential
- Scalability
- Social/Economic Impact
- Team Capability
- Readiness for Pre-Incubation
Special consideration may be given to women-led startups and exceptionally innovative/high-potential ideas, as per the applicable selection framework.
Cohort-I Highlights
Cohort-II builds upon the experience and learnings of SMVDU-TBIC's first Pre-Incubation Cohort.
Total Applications
Total Innovators
Prototypes / MVP
* Based on verified Cohort-I application data
✅ Who Should Apply?
- An innovative business idea
- A prototype/MVP under development
- A technology-based solution
- A social-impact innovation
- A scalable business concept
- A product/service addressing a real-world problem
- A startup seeking structured mentoring and ecosystem support
- Exclusively for SMVDU students
Ready to Build Your Startup?
Applications for SMVDU-TBIC Pre-Incubation Cohort-II are now open exclusively for SMVDU students. Take the next step.
Help & Support
For any queries or support, students may contact the SMVDU Technology Business Incubation Centre office directly.
+91 9086088305We look forward to receiving your innovative ideas and enthusiastic participation in the SMVDU-TBIC Pre-Incubation Cohort-II 2026.
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