INCeNSE, the Technology Business Incubator (TBI) at Centre for Nano Science and Engineering (CeNSE), Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore is funded by Government of Karnataka to support ideas from entrepreneurs and start-ups (not restricted to IISc alumni).

We are a specialised incubator focused on nanotechnology and other deep science & interdisciplinary technical areas requiring advanced characterisation facilities, access to clean room and other specialised infrastructure.

It aims to be one-stop shop and platform for translating ideas to products and offers incubates an incomparable support to grow their businesses for different applications by providing them with access to state-of-the-art lab and fabrication facilities, supported by experienced technologists, as well as knowledge & expertise of CeNSE faculty.

Steps for incubation at INCeNSE

Expression of Interest

In this step applicant(s) will express their interest in incubation at INCeNSE by sharing preliminary information about team, problem and role of technology in the proposed solution. These details are reviewed by INCeNSE team to determine whether to proceed with the next step of technical/IP due diligence

Technical/IP Due Diligence

In this step, based on the technical information provided, a faculty/expert identified by the INCeNSE team will connect with the applicant to understand the technical details, relevance to CeNSE and evaluate the feasibility of the proposal. Based on the expert feedback, INCeNSE team will determine whether to proceed with the next step of review by the selection committee.

Review by Selection Committee 

At this stage, applicant will provide more details about startup, technical, financial and other information. This information together with the presentation by the applicant to the selection committee will be used in providing the scoring for final evaluation to determine the suitability for incubation @INCeNSE

Selection Criteria

Team & their Entrepreneurial Quotient, Problem being Solved & its impact on society, Uniqueness & Criticality of Technology, Target Customer Segments & Benefits, Understanding of Competition & Markets, Clarity on Business model & Commercialization Pathways, Grasp of Finance & Compliance with an appreciation of risks involved

Note

Please share only non-confidential information'. Please discuss with us before sharing any confidential information. You can contact us at email: incubation.cense@iisc.ac.in