About Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2003, is based in Kanpur, India. With a presence in 5 countries, it has supported around 262 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Big Bang Boom Solutions, SatSure and Algo8. The program is backed by a team of 58 people who primarily support Seed startups based in India. Its latest investment was a $144K Seed round in Adiabatic on Nov 08, 2025, which also saw participation from Soonicorn Ventures and AIC-GIM Foundation.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2003
Location
Kanpur, India
Portfolio Companies
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed & Grant (prize money)
Locations of Investment
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's List of Top Investments
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has a portfolio of 262 companies. Their most notable investments are in Delmos Research and Delmos Research.Their portfolio spans across India, United States, Ghana and 2 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Food and Agriculture Tech and 36 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Grant (prize money) stages. Here is the list of top investments by Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre:Provider of combat weapon systems. It provides users with a company that builds unmanned tanks with a specific information bus for integration with an engine and transmission, hybrid combat armors, anti-drone defense systems, as well as drones for riot control and battle interfaces. It also offers drones for law enforcement agencies to prevent and punish crimes such as drug usage, arson, petty theft, spray paint or graffiti, and public urination.
Key facts about Big Bang Boom Solutions
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Chennai (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2024
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series C
- Total Funding till date: $37.7M
- Employee Count: 107 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Singhvi Heritage, Saascorp and 88 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Angel, Oct 31, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. SatSure
Developer of satellite imagery analytics for agriculture and infrastructure monitoring. This entity processes remote sensing data to provide insights for crop health assessment, yield estimation, and land use classification. It utilizes aerial and satellite inputs to support risk management in financial services, forestry, and utility maintenance. The technology stack integrates multispectral imagery with artificial intelligence to detect changes in terrain, vegetation, and infrastructure assets. These analytical products assist in monitoring environmental conditions and operational status for various industrial sectors.
Key facts about SatSure
- Founded Year: 2017
- Location: Bengaluru (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $28.9M
- Employee Count: 134 as on Jun 30, 2025
- Investors: ICICI Bank, Cisco and 39 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series A, Sep 04, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Algo8
Provider of industrial artificial intelligence platform for energy and manufacturing sectors. The platform processes data to maximize revenue, minimize carbon footprint, and optimize output. It offers applications for production, reliability, and sustainability intelligence. The company provides solutions for industries including oil and gas, manufacturing, metals, and power.
Key facts about Algo8
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: 0 - ₹10 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Seed
- Employee Count: 31 as on Jul 31, 2025
- Investors: IIT Startups, Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre and 2 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Seed, Apr 16, 2026, $*****
4. WRMS
Provider of tech-enabled solutions for farmers. It offers risk management services using data, technology, and financial innovation. The services offered include weather forecasting, crop health monitor, logistics management services. It provides software solutions for weather forecasting.
Key facts about WRMS
- Founded Year: 2004
- Location: Gurugram (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Seed
- Total Funding till date: $2.25M
- Employee Count: 219 as on Jun 30, 2026
- Investors: SIDBI Venture Capital, SIDBI and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), Jun 13, 2022, $*****
Developer of aerial robotic solutions for autonomous payload transport. It develop its drones from scratch for multi-purpose use, ranging from surveillance to precision payload delivery, optimized especially for Indian conditions. It delivers fully integrated, cost-effective, indigenous solution based on cutting-edge technology attained by combining all aspects of unmanned aerial systems. It focuses on the entire gamut of UAS research and development, including novel airframes, autopilots, communication framework, monitoring stations, cooperative control and computer vision algorithms.
Key facts about EndureAir Systems
- Founded Year: 2018
- Location: Noida (India)
- Annual Revenue: ₹10 - ₹50 Cr as on Mar 31, 2025
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series A
- Total Funding till date: $10.6M
- Employee Count: 127 as on Aug 31, 2025
- Investors: Indian Angel Network, Asiana Fund and 17 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Grant (prize money), May 20, 2026, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has invested in 262 companies over the last 9 years, with an average of 2 new investments annually in the last 5 years. In 2025, it made 3 investments. Its most recent first time investment was in Adiabatic and most recent follow-on round was in Delmos Research.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2025 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2024 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2023 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2022 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2021 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2019 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
2018 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
2017 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's Investments by Stage
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has made 13 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $135K and 1 investment in Grant (prize money) stage with an average round size of $14K.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 13 |
Grant (prize money) | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's Investments by Sector
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Environment Tech, Sustainability Tech, Energy Tech, Environment and Consumer. Notably, it has invested in 172 Tech companies, 154 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 86 Software companies and at least 67 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Environment Tech | 5 |
Sustainability Tech | 5 |
Energy Tech | 3 |
Environment | 3 |
Consumer | 2 |
Others | 15 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's Investments by Geography
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has made most investments in India (14).Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's recent investments
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has not made any investment in 2026 so far.Here are the most recent investments by Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre:
Filter this listDate | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
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Nov 08, 2025 | India | Seed | 4271 | [+4] | |
2025 | India | Grant (prize money) | 8240 | - | |
Mar 21, 2025 | India | Seed | 5472 | [+3] | |
Dec 2024 | India | Seed | 8895 | - | |
Nov 28, 2023 | India | Seed | 3896 |
Team profile of Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre
Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre has a team of 58 members including 9 Partners and 12 Principals located in India and United States. Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Kanpur | - | ||
Partner | Kanpur | - | - | |
Partner | Delhi | - | - | |
Partner | - | - | - | |
Partner | India | - | - |
Co-investors of Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre
Over the past 9 years, 65 investors have co-invested in Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre: Komal Nailwal, Vijay Dutt and 20 others have invested in rounds before Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre. There is 1 company where Komal Nailwal has invested before Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre and 1 company where Vijay Dutt has invested before Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre.
- Top Co-investors of Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre: 21 investors entered a company along with Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre. These include investors like Syrma (1 company).
- Invested after Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre: A total of 22 investors have invested in Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include First Trust (1 company) and Aman Gupta (1 company).
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