IT Incubation
Start Date: 30-Dec-2025
Last Date: 10-Jan-2026



Call for Applications

IT Innovators Incubation Programme

The Directorate of Information Technology & Support System (IT&SS), University of Kashmir, invites applications for incubation under the IT Innovators Incubation Programme, established as part of the Cloud IT Innovation Park under RUSA 2.0.

The programme aims to support technology-driven startups by providing incubation infrastructure, mentoring support, and seed funding to facilitate prototype development and early-stage scaling.



Focus Areas

The programme shall support startups operating in the following domains:

  • Software Development

  • Networking Technologies

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Cyber Security



Incubation Support & Facilities

The Directorate shall provide dedicated incubation infrastructure at the IT Innovation Park, Directorate of IT&SS, including:

  • Fully equipped workspace

  • High-speed internet connectivity

  • Access to data centre facilities

  • Meeting and conference rooms

  • Technical and mentoring support



Seed Funding Support

  • Each selected startup shall be provided seed funding support of Rs. 5,00,000/= (Rupees Five Lakh only).

  • The seed funding shall be disbursed from the recurring grants allocated under RUSA 2.0.

  • A total of 20 IT startups shall be incubated under the programme.



Eligibility Criteria for Startups

  • The applicant must not be employed in any government, private, or contractual position at the time of application.

  • The applicant must present a unique and innovation-driven idea relevant to Software Development, Networking, Artificial Intelligence, or Cyber Security.

  • The startup must be in the idea or prototype stage.

  • The applicant must be an Indian citizen.

  • The applicant must be willing to incubate the startup within the IT Innovation Park, Directorate of IT&SS premises for the full duration of the programme.

  • The applicant or team must possess requisite technical competence relevant to the proposed idea.

  • Only one application per individual or team shall be considered.

  • The applicant must commit to full-time involvement in incubation activities and comply with mentoring, evaluation, and reporting mechanisms.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be called for pitch presentation.



Startup Selection and Monitoring Committee

A Startup Selection and Monitoring Committee shall oversee evaluation, milestone-based fund disbursement, and mentoring.



How to Apply

Submit your application online on the Directorate of IT&SS website along with the following documents:

  • Identity proof

  • Photo

  • Qualification proof

  • Detailed business proposal



Full Name (As per official documents):
Father’s / Mother’s / Guardian’s Name:
Gender:
Date of Birth:
Mobile Number:
Email Address:
Residential Address (Street, City, State, Pincode):
Nationality:
Highest Qualification:
University/Institution Name:
Year Of Passing:
Startup / Project Name:
Domain:
Describe your idea/prototype (Max 300 words):
Current Stage:
Target Users / Beneficiaries:
Market Need / Use Case:
Scalability & Impact Potential:
Existing Competitors:
If Yes: Why Your Solution Is Better / Different:
Number of Team Members:
Is your startup already incorporated:
How do you plan to utilize the seed money:
Willingness to Incubate Full-Time at IT Innovation Park, Directorate of IT&SS:
Availability for 3-Year Programme:
Upload photo:
Upload Proof of Qualification (PDF less than 1 MB):
Proof of Identity – Aadhaar Card / PAN Card / Passport:
Detailed Business Proposal – including problem statement and solution (In PDF format, file size should be less than 1 MB):





I hereby declare that the information submitted in this application is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge, and I agree to abide by the rules and guidelines of the programme.