SSCBS Innovation and Incubation Foundation (SIIF)

What SSCBS Innovation and Incubation Foundation (SIIF) does

SIIF is a Section 8 not-for-profit company established in 2016 under the Government of NCT of Delhi's Incubation Policy, operating as an incubation center on the SSCBS (Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies), University of Delhi campus in Rohini, Delhi. The organization is structured to support early-stage entrepreneurship rather than to generate commercial revenue, with leadership comprising Dr. Poonam Verma as Chairperson and Prof. Kumar Bijoy as CEO & Director. Its mandate is policy-anchored: it was seeded with a ₹1.5 crore grant from the Government of NCT of Delhi in 2016 and has since been selected as an implementation partner under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.

The foundation runs three core programs: a Pre-Incubation track (3-6 months), a physical Incubation track (24-36 months), and a Virtual Incubation track (24-36 months) that extends reach beyond the campus. Cumulative program output includes 75+ onboarded startups, 19-20 funded, ₹2.48-2.65 crore disbursed, and 280-300+ jobs created. The operating layer consists of a small team (10-15 individuals) supported by 8-13 expert mentors delivering 500+ hours of mentorship and a network of 15 ecosystem and industry partners. Adjacent capacity-building products include the YUVA student entrepreneurship cell and the 3D Framework course, both aimed at the SSCBS/University of Delhi student founder pipeline.

SIIF's business model differs structurally from a commercial enterprise. Revenue mechanics consist of: (i) government grants (initial ₹1.5 crore from Delhi NCT; ongoing policy-backed funding), (ii) pass-through seed-fund disbursement under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, (iii) in-kind and equity-linked incubation services to portfolio startups, and (iv) CSR contributions from corporates. Ecosystem partnerships with IIM Bangalore and NUS (notably Springboard 2021) extend mentorship and program co-delivery capacity. Because the entity is not-for-profit, financial disclosure is limited and operating 'revenue' in the conventional sense is not a primary KPI — the foundation measures output in startups onboarded, jobs created, and capital deployed rather than top-line income.

Name

SSCBS Innovation and Incubation Foundation (SIIF)

Legal name

SSCBS Innovation & Incubation Foundation

Website

https://siif.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Short description

SIIF is a Delhi-based not-for-profit Section 8 incubator founded in 2016 at SSCBS, University of Delhi, supporting early-stage startups through Pre-Incubation, Incubation, and Virtual Incubation programs, backed by government grants and industry partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC)

Keywords

• Startup incubation services
• Entrepreneurship development
• Seed funding facilitation
• Mentorship programs
• Co-working space

Headquarters

HQ city

Delhi

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Incubation Services (In-kind): Not-for-profit incubation services provided in exchange for equity stake or nominal fees. Services include mentorship, co-working space, networking, and seed funding facilitation. Revenue is not the primary objective as a Section 8 company.
2. Seed Funding Disbursement: Disburses seed funding through Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) to eligible incubatees. Acts as a facilitator and pass-through for government-sponsored startup funding.
3. CSR and Philanthropic Contributions: Receives Corporate Social Responsibility funding from companies under Indian Companies Act Schedule VII. Funds directed to approved startup business plans.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

SIIF runs structured early-stage startup incubation programs (Pre-Incubation, Incubation, and Virtual Incubation) that combine mentorship from domain experts, co-working space on the SSCBS campus, seed funding facilitation through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, industry networking, and capability-building sprints. It also delivers a weekend entrepreneurship certificate course ("Entrepreneurship: The 3D Framework"). Services are offered to early-stage founders, students, alumni, faculty, and external entrepreneurs, primarily in exchange for equity or nominal fees formalized in an Incubation Service Agreement.

Product overview

SSCBS Innovation and Incubation Foundation (SIIF) is an incubation ecosystem that operates multiple structured programs rather than a unified software platform. The core offerings consist of three incubation programs (Pre-Incubation for 3-6 months, Incubation for 24-36 months, and Virtual Incubation for 24-36 months), complemented by mentorship services, seed funding assistance through schemes like Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, co-working space access, and industry networking opportunities. SIIF also offers a certificate program called 'Entrepreneurship: The 3D Framework (Dream, Design, Deliver)' for aspiring entrepreneurs. All services are designed to support startups from ideation through market success.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pre-Incubation Program A 3–6 month program that supports entrepreneurs from ideation to the creation of a minimum viable product (MVP), providing mentorship, guidance, and resources for early-stage founders.
• Incubation Program A 24–36 month program supporting startups from company creation through business model stabilization, offering comprehensive incubation services including mentorship, workspace, and funding assistance.
• Virtual Incubation Program A 24–36 month remote incubation program where incubatees operate from outside the incubation center while receiving mentorship, support, and ecosystem access without physical co-location.
• Mentorship Program Pairs entrepreneurs with experienced professionals from diverse industries who offer valuable insights, share expertise, and guide entrepreneurs through challenges; 8–13 expert mentors with 500+ hours of mentorship delivered.
• Co-working Space A vibrant co-working space equipped with modern facilities at the SSCBS campus in Rohini, Delhi, encouraging collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange among incubatees.
• Seed Funding Assistance Assists entrepreneurs in accessing seed funding through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme and connections to angel investors and venture capitalists; SIIF has facilitated ₹2.48–2.65 crore in funding to 19–20 startups.
• Conferences & Events SIIF organizes and facilitates participation in conferences, workshops, seminars, and events related to entrepreneurship, including the Steam Workshop, Chai With Titan speaker series, Founder Forge 2.0 bootcamp, and AI summits.
• Entrepreneurship: The 3D Framework (Dream, Design, Deliver) Certificate Course A hands-on, weekend-based offline certificate program designed to empower aspiring entrepreneurs with the right mindset, skillset, and toolset to move from idea to action, emphasizing experiential learning.

Quantifiable outcome

• 75+ startups onboarded
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• National University of Singapore (E-Cell)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Collaboration for Springboard 2021, a global startup ideation challenge organized with E-Cell of NUS during pandemic times. Joint initiative for international startup ecosystem engagement.
• YUVA (Entrepreneurship Cell of SSCBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerYUVA is SSCBS's student entrepreneurship cell that helps identify talent on campus, runs idea hunts, and directs student teams to SIIF programs. SIIF runs the incubation while YUVA helps students discover and prepare for it. This partnership provides continuous pipeline of student founders.
• IIM BangaloreflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem partnership announced for startup ecosystem collaboration. Represents significant academic-to-incubation institution linkage for knowledge sharing and startup support.
• Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSSCBS, constituent college of University of Delhi, hosts SIIF on campus. Provides infrastructure, academic credibility, and student talent pipeline.
• GNCTD Task Force on Promoting EntrepreneurshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment team visited SIIF on December 9, 2021, interacted with incubatees, students, and directors, providing suggestions and ecosystem support.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore): IIM Bangalore's startup incubator offering pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration programs with mentor networks, seed funding, and corporate partnerships. Direct comparable as an academic-anchored, multi-stage incubation center operating structured programs and government/CSR-aligned funding.
• CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad): IIM Ahmedabad's technology business incubator supporting early-stage ventures through funding, mentorship, and ecosystem programs. Comparable as a top-tier Indian academic incubator with multi-stage programs, equity/grant-based funding, and a focus on founder development.
• IIT Delhi TBI (Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer): IIT Delhi's technology business incubator supporting deep-tech and tech-enabled startups with seed funding, mentorship, and infrastructure. Comparable as an academic-anchored, government-aligned incubator serving early-stage founders in India.
• Villgro: India-based social enterprise incubator supporting impact-focused startups with funding, mentorship, and ecosystem access. Comparable as a mission-driven incubator with seed funding, founder support programs, and alignment with developmental/social impact outcomes.
• SINE (IIT Bombay): Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at IIT Bombay, incubating technology startups with seed funding, co-working space, and corporate/mentor networks. Comparable as a premier Indian academic-tech incubator with multi-tier programs and government-backed funding access.

Broad incumbents

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): Government of India flagship initiative to promote innovation and entrepreneurship through Atal Tinkering Labs and incubators. Comparable as the policy umbrella that funds and validates incubators like SIIF, with overlapping mandates in startup development and government scheme facilitation.
• T-Hub: India's largest state-backed innovation hub, hosting hundreds of startups with programs, mentorship, and corporate partnerships. Comparable as a larger, government-supported incubation ecosystem serving Indian early-stage founders, though operating at significantly greater scale.

Regional players

• Startup Oasis (IIM Jaipur / RIICO): Rajasthan-based incubation center supported by IIM Jaipur and the state government, offering pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration programs with seed funding. Comparable as a regional, academic-government hybrid incubator with multi-stage programs and grant-based capital, though focused on a different state than SIIF.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments2 records

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