Manipur Technology Innovation Hub

What Manipur Technology Innovation Hub does

Manipur Technology Innovation Hub (MTI-HUB), operating legally as ManipurTech Innovation Foundation (MTIF), is a not-for-profit startup incubation organization incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, and headquartered in a 10,000+ square foot facility at the Manipur Information Technology Park in Imphal East, Manipur. It was established in January 2022 through an MoU between the Department of Information Technology, Government of Manipur, and KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI), Bhubaneswar, with KIIT-TBI serving as the implementing partner under a tripartite arrangement.

MTI-HUB provides sector-agnostic incubation services spanning Healthcare, Agri Tech, Industry 4.0, Environment & Clean Tech, Waste to Wealth, AI/ML/VR, Edutech, Social Innovation, and Defence. Its core offerings include mentorship, legal and compliance assistance, funding facilitation, training and capacity building, prototyping support (via a Fablab and a NABL-accredited product testing laboratory), co-working infrastructure, networking, and product launch support. The hub facilitates access to multiple national and state funding schemes — BIRAC, DST, MeitY, Startup Manipur (Idea Stage grant up to Rs. 3 lakhs; Revenue/Stand Up Stage subsidy up to Rs. 30 lakhs; CMESS micro-entrepreneur subsidy), RKVY-RAFTAAR, and the Manipur Startup Venture Fund (MSVF).

MTI-HUB operates as a government-supported entity that does not charge startups directly for incubation services. Its capital access pathway includes the MSVF, a Rs. 30 crore SEBI-registered Alternative Investment Fund (with a Rs. 10 crore green-shoe option), sponsored by the Government of Manipur with NEDFi Venture Capital Limited as lead investor/manager. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, anchored by roadshows at 15+ universities and colleges across Manipur, hackathons and summits (TechSprint Manipur, NESS Summit, Innotech Fest, AI Impact Summit), and continuous digital engagement via its website, social channels, and monthly newsletters published since January 2024.

Name

Manipur Technology Innovation Hub

Legal name

ManipurTech Innovation Foundation (MTIF)

Website

https://mtihub.in

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Manipur Technology Innovation Hub (MTI-HUB) is a not-for-profit government-backed incubation hub in Imphal that supports electronics and IT startups across Manipur and Northeast India through mentorship, training, infrastructure, funding facilitation, and co-management of the Rs. 30 crore MSVF venture fund.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Startup Incubation Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171)

akta.pro primary industry

Corporate Accelerators & Startup Programs (FSANAHAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Accelerators & Incubators (Investor-Operated) (FSANAAAM), Youth Business Incubators & Accelerators (EDAMAHAC), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Startup incubation services
• Entrepreneurship development programs
• Technology business incubation
• Venture capital fund management
• Innovation ecosystem support

Headquarters

HQ city

Imphal East

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Incubation Services (No Direct Revenue): MTI-HUB is a not-for-profit organization incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013. It does not charge startups directly for incubation services. Revenue is not generated from operations; the hub functions as a government-supported entity facilitating startup growth through grants, subsidies, and funding facilitation.
2. MSVF Fund Management (NEDFi Venture Capital): Manipur Startup Venture Fund (MSVF) is a Rs. 30 crore corpus venture capital fund managed by NEDFi Venture Capital Limited (NVCL) for promotion and development of the startup ecosystem in Manipur. MSVF provides investment support to startups through equity, OCDs, convertible notes, and other instruments. MTI-HUB acts as a facilitator and incubation partner for MSVF-funded startups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Manipur Technology Innovation Hub (MTI-HUB) / ManipurTech Innovation Foundation (MTIF) operates as a government-backed startup incubation center providing mentorship, co-working space, funding facilitation, prototype development support, and NABL-accredited product testing to early-stage and growth-stage startups in Manipur and North East India. The hub facilitates access to government funding schemes (BIRAC, DST, MeitY, Startup Manipur) and manages the Manipur Startup Venture Fund (MSVF) with a Rs. 30 crore corpus. Services are delivered free of charge as part of its not-for-profit mandate under the Companies Act, 2013.

Product overview

Manipur Technology Innovation Hub (MTI-HUB) / ManipurTech Innovation Foundation (MTIF) operates as a comprehensive startup incubation center in Imphal, Manipur, spanning over 10,000 square feet. The organization offers an integrated suite of services including mentorship & expert guidance, legal & compliance assistance, funding support & investor connect, training & capacity building, prototype & product development, co-working space & infrastructure, networking & community engagement, and NABL-accredited product testing & validation services. The hub facilitates access to multiple government funding schemes (BIRAC, DST, MeitY, Startup Manipur) and manages the Manipur Startup Venture Fund (MSVF). Its programs are sector-agnostic, covering Healthcare, Agri Tech, Industry 4.0, Environment & Sustainable, Clean Tech, Waste to Wealth, AI/ML/VR, Edutech, Social Innovation, and Defence sectors. The organization also publishes monthly newsletters and maintains a Fablab facility for prototyping.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Startup Incubation Program Comprehensive startup incubation program offering mentorship, co-working space, funding access, and business development support for early-stage and growth-stage ventures in Manipur and North East India.
• Manipur Startup Venture Fund (MSVF) A dedicated venture capital fund of Rs. 30 crores created by Government of Manipur in collaboration with NEDFi, providing equity, preference shares, debentures, and convertible notes to Manipur-based DPIIT and government-recognized startups with investments ranging from Rs. 10 lakhs to Rs. 3 crores.
• NABL-Accredited Product Testing and Validation NABL-accredited laboratory ensuring product validation meets strict regulatory standards, delivering precise, globally recognized test data for market compliance for incubated startups.
• Fablab Prototyping Facility Fabrication laboratory facility providing access to prototyping equipment and tools for startup product development, enabling founders to convert designs into real products.

Quantifiable outcome

• Seed grant of Rs. 3 lakhs for Idea Stage startups
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers17 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KIIT-TBI (Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology - Technology Business Incubator)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 January 2022KIIT-TBI, based in Bhubaneswar, is the implementing partner for MTI-HUB. With over 12 years of experience in bioincubation and technology business incubation, KIIT-TBI brings expertise in nurturing startups, managing funding programs (BIRAC BioNEST, DST NIDHI, MeitY TIDE 2.0), and facilitating technology transfer. The MoU was signed on 5th January 2022.
• Department of Information Technology, Government of ManipurcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 January 2022The Department of IT, Government of Manipur is the parent government body that established MTI-HUB under its aegis. The IT Department, bifurcated from Science & Technology in September 2009, is responsible for implementing IT-related projects and e-Governance in the state.
• Department of Planning, Government of ManipurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Planning Department serves as the Nodal Agency for MSVF and coordinates development activities across Manipur. It acts as the state's liaison with national agencies and ministries for planning, funding, and development coordination.
• Dhanamanjuri University (DM University)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDhanamanjuri University was established under the Dhanamanjuri University Act, 2017 and serves as a key academic collaborator for MTI-HUB's outreach and startup pipeline development.
• Manipur International University (MIU)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMIU is recognized by UGC under Sections 2(f) and 22 of the UGC Act and is acknowledged as an 'International Institution of Excellence'. It collaborates with MTI-HUB as a key academic partner.
• Kamakhya Pemton CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated to Manipur University, Kamakhya Pemton College is a multi-disciplinary institute offering undergraduate programs. It collaborates with MTI-HUB for startup ecosystem development.
• BCKIC (Bengaluru Consortia Knowledge and Innovation Centre)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBCKIC is an ecosystem partner supporting MTI-HUB's startup support activities.
• Maol Nu Keki FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn ecosystem partner of MTI-HUB focused on supporting startups and innovation in the region.
• South Asia Bamboo FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn ecosystem partner of MTI-HUB, providing industry linkage and domain expertise in bamboo-based entrepreneurship.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• a-IDEA (NAARM, Hyderabad): Technology Business Incubator hosted at ICAR-NAARM focusing on agri-tech and rural startups. Comparable in operating as a grant-facilitated, not-for-profit TBI with sector-agnostic incubation and structured capacity-building programs.
• CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad): Technology and innovation incubator at IIM Ahmedabad with seed funding programs and sector-agnostic startup support. Comparable in providing equity/grant capital, mentorship, and incubation infrastructure to early-stage ventures.
• SINE (Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship) - IIT Bombay: Academic-led technology business incubator hosted at IIT Bombay, providing seed funding, mentorship, lab access, and incubation to tech startups. Directly comparable in service mix and operational model.
• IIT Madras Incubation Cell (IITMIC): One of India's leading university-hosted incubators, supporting deep-tech and electronics startups with lab facilities, mentorship, and funding access. Closely comparable in sector focus (including AI, hardware, biotech) and incubation lifecycle support.
• NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore): Incubation and entrepreneurship center at IIM Bangalore running sector-focused programs (healthcare, social ventures, deep tech). Comparable as a premium academic incubator offering structured programs, mentorship, and investor connect.
• KIIT Technology Business Incubator (KIIT-TBI): MTI-HUB's implementing partner and one of India's established technology and bioincubation centers, operating BIRAC BioNEST and DST NIDHI programs. Directly comparable as a state/academic-led incubator offering mentorship, lab access, and funding facilitation.
• IIT Guwahati Technology Incubation Centre: Incubation center at IIT Guwahati supporting Northeast India startups with lab access, mentoring, and government scheme facilitation. Directly comparable given overlapping geography (Northeast India) and similar mandate of supporting regional deep-tech founders.
• NCL Ventures (CSIR-NCL): Public-research-hosted incubator supporting deep-tech, biotech, and chemistry-based startups with lab access and seed funding. Comparable as a government-backed, grant-funded incubator offering technical infrastructure and mentorship.

Broad incumbents

• T-Hub (Telangana): India's largest state-led startup incubator, offering sector-agnostic incubation, corporate innovation programs, and investor connect. Comparable business model and target customer base (early-stage startups), though at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): Government of India flagship initiative promoting innovation and entrepreneurship through Atal Incubation Centers and Tinkering Labs nationwide. Comparable as a national-level, government-backed ecosystem builder that MTI-HUB's BIRAC/DST/MeitY programs flow through.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/MTI_Hub
• Facebookfacebook.com/people/Manipur-Technology-Innovation-Hub/100088263759409/?mibextid=ZbWKwL
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mti-hub

Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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