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Ranked #1 Startup Incubator in Karnataka
Transform Ideas Into
Join 100+ funded startups, gain strategic mentorship, and unlock pathways to scaling your business with premium workspace & infrastructure.
Capital Raised & Scaling
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Total Funded Capital₹20Cr+
Portfolio Startups150+
Fast-Track
48-hour Review
Rapid Decisions
Quick turnaround to help you move at startup speed.
Seed Capital
Strategic Funding
Up to ₹25L Grant
Initial capital resources to seed high-potential ideas.
Mentorship
Elite Network
50+ Tech Mentors
Weekly 1:1 clinics with industry veterans.
Active Cohort
Next Cohort
June 2026
Applications are open. Secure your space in our cohort.
Our Impact
Driving Innovation ThroughMeasurable Growth & Success
A track record of supporting and building highly successful companies.
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Startups Incubated
Pioneering new standards across 15+ high-growth tech sectors.
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Capital Raised
Venture capital, angel investments, and seed grants secured by startups.
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Success Rate
Helping startups successfully launch and find product-market fit.
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Jobs Created
Direct regional economic growth and tech talent generation.
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Join the ranks of successful startups transforming industries
See all success storiesWhy Choose Us
Everything You Need toBuild, Scale, & Dominate
Structured acceleration resources designed to transform raw ideas into enterprise-grade companies.
200+ Mentors
Strategic Mentorship
Access to 200+ industry veterans, academic experts, and successful entrepreneurs to guide your scaling path.
One-on-one custom reviews
Quarterly strategy audit
Alumni founder advisory board
SJCE-STEP Advantage
₹50Cr+ Deployed
Direct Funding Access
Direct connections to leading venture capital funds, angel networks, and government seed grants.
Investor pitch training
Demo day presentations
Grant application support
SJCE-STEP Advantage
₹10L Credits
Deep-Tech & R&D Labs
Accelerate hardware and software prototyping with cutting-edge infrastructure and engineering resources.
AI/ML processing nodes
₹10L+ Cloud compute credits
Prototyping equipment labs
SJCE-STEP Advantage
10,000 sq ft
World-Class Space
State-of-the-art incubation facilities, workspaces, and high-speed infrastructure accessible 24/7.
24/7 high-speed workspace
Meeting & conference rooms
State-of-the-art prototyping labs
SJCE-STEP Advantage
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Schedule a Campus TourIncubation Pathway
From Raw Concept to Market Leader
A structured, milestones-driven roadmap designed to accelerate and validate your scaling trajectory.
Cohort 2026 Open
Cohort Admissions
Accelerate your deep-tech project under master mentorship
Application DeadlineAug 31, 2026
Cohort Start DateOct 15, 2026
Admissions Funnel ProgressPhase 1 of 4
Admissions Criteria
- Technology or scientific innovation core
- Minimum of two dedicated co-founders
- Validated problem statement & vision
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Phase 01 10 mins
Apply & Screen
Submit your online application outlining your product vision, target market size, and core startup team.
Incubation Deliverable:Completed Application & Initial Pitch Deck
2
Phase 02 1-2 weeks
Panel Evaluation
Present your concept live or virtually to our panel of internal directors, veteran mentors, and domain specialists.
Incubation Deliverable:Panel Recommendation & Milestones Matrix
3
Phase 03 6-12 months
Incubation & Build
Get incubated to unlock campus physical/virtual nodes, plug into R&D labs, and build your production prototype.
Incubation Deliverable:Minimum Viable Product (MVP) & Cohort Validation
4
Phase 04 Ongoing
Scale & Launch
Fine-tune product market fit, pitch to institutional funds during Demo Day, and tap into our legacy alumni networks.
Incubation Deliverable:Series A Readiness & Commercial Launch
Testimonials
Voices of Success
Hear from the visionaries and founders who transformed raw startup concepts into high-growth market leaders at SJCE-STEP.
"SJCE-STEP provided the perfect launchpad for our startup. The mentorship and resources were invaluable."
Sambram K S
Founder & CEO
"The ecosystem at SJCE-STEP is unmatched. We found our first investors and key team members here."
Vikram R.
Co-founder
"From ideation to Series A, SJCE-STEP has been with us every step. Truly a world-class incubator."
Amit Patil
Founder
hubtellEcosystem Partners
Empowered by aRobust Network
Partnering with prominent national government divisions, elite tech leagues, venture associations, and leading academic institutions to expand resources and commercial routes for our portfolio startups.
50+Investor PartnersVCs & Angel Networks
30+Corporate PartnersFortune 500 Collaborations
20+Academic PartnersGlobal Research Universities
Affiliated Alliances
🔒 Official partners aligned with government entrepreneurship initiatives (Startup India, NASSCOM, and MSME frameworks).