Startup Incubation: Tips and Tools

Insights from Playbook for Incubators

Startup incubation has matured as a business practice and industry over the last decade. India now has over 150 central and state government-recognized technology and business incubators. Over 50% of these incubators are located in tier 2 and tier 3 geographies of India – these are being increasingly looked at as the precursors of the next wave of startup-led innovations in the years to come. However, startups from tier 2 and tier 3 cities have unique characteristics and ecosystems.

One of the most common challenges is attrition and hiring quality talent. Chintan Bakshi, Partner – Incubation and Supriya Sharma, Partner – Insights discussed the said issues in the live video stream – Supporting the Next Generation of Startups on Day 01.

Streamed live on Dec 12, 2022

The second part of our live series on insights from the regional playbook incubator we have developed focuses on fundraising for incubators. Chintan Bakshi, Partner-Incubation and Supriya Sharma, Partner-Insights break down what incubators who are starting out can do to raise funds and look beyond tried and tested resources.

Streamed live on Dec 13, 2022

One of the primary challenges for upcoming regional incubators is scouting startups. Chintan Bakshi, Partner – Incubation and Supriya Sharma, Partner – Insights deliberate on how to scout startups on Day 03.

Streamed live on Dec 14, 2022

Designing and structuring an incubator’s programs can be particularly challenging for incubators who are in the first few years of their existence. A discussion on how emerging incubators can structure their programs and offerings for startups emerges on Day 04.

Streamed live on Dec 15, 2022

The fifth part of our live series focuses on performance measurement for incubators. Chintan Bakshi, Partner-Incubation and Supriya Sharma, Partner-Insights break down what incubators should measure and how.