Building India's Innovation Future

Empowering entrepreneurs to transform groundbreaking ideas into market-leading businesses since 2015

Our Journey So Far

Journey through decades of entrepreneurial excellence

1988
1988

Foundation

SJCE-STEP established in the campus of JSS S&T University with support from Department of Science & Technology, Govt. of India, and IDBI

1990
1990

Early Operations

Began operations as one of the pioneering Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Parks in India

1992
1992

Best Science-Tech Award

STEP entrepreneurs bag the "Best Science-Tech Entrepreneurs Award", establishing credibility in the ecosystem

1994
1994

BEST STEP Award

Consulted the Canada-India Institutional Cooperation Project. SJCE-STEP bags best STEP Award among 14 STEPs in India

1996
1996

Quality Movement

Quality Assurance center established. Govt of Karnataka identifies SJCE-STEP as a nodal agency in bringing quality movement

1998
1998

Infrastructure Expansion

Expanded facilities and infrastructure to accommodate growing number of incubatees

2000
2000

Methodology Innovation

Developed innovative methodologies to identify and groom entrepreneurs across IT and communication domains

2005
2005

Industry Partnerships

Established strategic partnerships with leading corporations and industry bodies

2010
2010

100+ Entrepreneurs

Successfully promoted 100+ entrepreneurs, marking two decades of entrepreneurial excellence

2015
2015

Digital Transformation

Launched digital initiatives and strengthened government partnerships for startup ecosystem

2018
2018

30 Years Milestone

Celebrated 30 years of fostering entrepreneurship and innovation in Karnataka

2020
2020

150+ Entrepreneurs

Crossed milestone of promoting 150+ entrepreneurs over three decades of excellence

2022
2022

Modern Programs

Introduced NIDHI-PRAYAS and advanced incubation programs with enhanced funding support

2024
2024

Continued Leadership

Leading startup incubation center catalyzing entrepreneurship with state-of-the-art facilities and comprehensive support

Leadership Team

Meet the people driving our vision forward

Advisory Board

Industry experts guiding our startups

Recognition & Awards

Celebrating our achievements

2023

Best Incubator 2023

Awarded by Startup India for outstanding contribution to startup ecosystem

2022

Excellence in Innovation

Recognized by Karnataka Government for fostering innovation

2023

Top 10 Incubators

Featured in YourStory's list of India's top startup incubators

2021

ISO 9001:2015 Certified

Quality management certification for incubation processes

Our Ecosystem

A comprehensive support network for startup success

Startups

Mentors

Investors

Corporates

Government

Academia

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