JSS Science & Technology Entrepreneurs Park (JSS STEP), Noida

JSS STEP, also called JSS Business Incubator, is the technology business incubator of JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida, running since 2004 and describing itself as India's first TBI under the DST scheme. It supports post-ideation ventures at TRL 6 and above for up to three years, with a seed fund of up to Rs 20-25 lakh on merit, GST exemption on incubation charges and investor match-making. It claims 300+ startups supported and 11 exits.

Programmes: Electrifi 1.0 Business Accelerator; Electrifi 3T Travel, Tourism and Transportation Accelerator; Electrifi 3.0 Mobility & Logistics Accelerator; NIDHI Entrepreneur-In-Residence; Women Entrepreneurship Development Program; Global Startupreneur Program; Incubation and Virtual Incubation Program; Technology-Based Entrepreneurship Development Program. Funding: Seed fund of up to 20-25 lakh, awarded on case-merit basis; GST exemption for 3 years from incubation date (up to 50 lakh turnover); no GST on incubation charges (as stated on the JSS ATE STEP page). Host institution: JSS Academy of Technical Education, Noida. Apply or contact: https://www.jssstepnoida.org/