Incubation Center & Startup Hub
Empowering student entrepreneurs from Ideation to Commercialization. Recognized Host Institute for Ministry of MSME Grants, Startup India Seed Fund, and Smart India Hackathon Innovation Pipeline.
RVIT Autonomous acts as an approved Host Institute (HI) connecting students with major government innovation grants and national hackathons:
MSME Idea Hackathon & Incubation Grant
Government of India grant up to ₹15.00 Lakhs per approved innovative project for student/faculty innovators to build proof-of-concept, minimum viable products (MVP), and patents.
- Up to ₹1.00 Crore infrastructure grant for specialized machinery
- RVIT student VCS Dumpster awarded ₹15 Lakhs MSME funding
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) seed funding for early-stage DPIIT-recognized student enterprises.
- Up to ₹20.00 Lakhs as grant for Proof of Concept / Prototype
- Up to ₹50.00 Lakhs through convertible debentures / debt
DST NIDHI-EIR & NIDHI-PRAYAS
Department of Science & Technology flagship programs supporting young engineering innovators with subsistence grants and fabrication funding.
- NIDHI-EIR: ₹30,000/month fellowship for up to 18 months
- NIDHI-PRAYAS: Up to ₹10.00 Lakhs grant for physical prototyping
Smart India Hackathon (SIH) & APIS Support
World's largest open innovation model by MoE/AICTE along with Andhra Pradesh Innovation Society (APIS) student startup incubation programs.
- ₹1.00 Lakh cash prize per national problem statement
- APSCHE Policy: 5% grace marks & attendance relief for student founders
| Project Title | Technical Category | Funding / Incubation Status |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Controlled Smart Dumpster (VCS Dumpster) | IoT • Smart Sanitation | ₹15 Lakhs MSME Grant Received |
| Epnosys ERP Solutions | Cloud Software / ERP | Graduated Campus Startup |
| Automated Drainage Cleaner & De-silter | Robotics • Public Sanitation | Prototype Ready • Field Tested |
| Fabrication of Solar-Powered Mini Tractor | Agri-Tech • Clean Energy | Working Prototype Ready |
| Automated Coconut Fiber Extraction Machine | Agro-Processing Automation | Prototype Ready |
| Eco-friendly Push-Operated Spray Pump | Agriculture • Sustainable Tools | Prototype Deployed |
| Ground Water Recharge by Percolation Pit Sensor | Environmental • Hydro Tech | Campus Implemented |
| GSM & IoT Smart Energy Meter Billing | Smart Grid • Embedded Systems | Prototype Ready |
Our dedicated Pre-Incubation suite provides round-the-clock hardware, software, and intellectual property backing to transform early ideas into investor-ready prototypes:
Rapid Prototyping Lab • Maker Space
Equipped with 3D printers, CNC cutting, Arduino/Raspberry Pi developer kits, high-end GPU workstations, and electronics testbenches open 24/7 for registered innovation batches.
Free Legal, Company Incorporation & IPR Filing
Full financial sponsorship for student patent drafting, copyright filing, and private limited / LLP company registration through the RVIT Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Cell.
Have an Idea? Connect with RVIT Incubation Desk
Room 205, Main BlockSubmit your project proposal for seed funding review, faculty co-mentorship, and MSME Hackathon nomination. Email: incubation@rvit.edu.in | Phone: +91-9951222238