India’s leading institution for

TRANSFORMING

INNOVATIONS

into enterprise

265

Financially Supported Startups

30+

Patents Filed

846

Employment Generated

1057

Events Conducted

About - What is iCreate

A Team Of Talented Individuals, Who Make Us Perfect

Know More About Us

iCreate is India’s only non-academic institution dedicated to fostering startups based on tech innovation into successful businesses. Started in 2012, iCreate is supported by the Government of Gujarat as well as the Government of India to facilitate ‘Next Generation Entrepreneurship’. This is not just in terms of encouraging technology startups, but also in empowering the Indian youth. This would lead to more youth pursue their own dreams and convert them into successful tech ventures, instead of seeking a job.

  • PPP Model

    PPP Model

    A unique Public-Private Partnership. Private expertise and government support

  • Alliances

    Alliances

    Formed alliances with leading Indian and International Institutions. Home to Cisco's largest Innovation Lab in India

  • Go-To Destination

    Go-To Destination

    Go-To Destination for Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Ventures wanting to scale, Innovators, Scientists, Academicians, CEOs, Ministers & Ambassadors from India and overseas

  • Empowering the Youth

    Empowering the Youth

    Building noteworthy solutions to India's most pressing problems with tech innovations. Empowering the youth with entrepreneurship skills like mindset, skillset & toolset

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WHY ICREATE IS DIFFERENT

Our USP

What makes iCreate unique is that it is not just an incubator, but a vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem.
• As an incubator, we derisk innovation in emerging technologies
• As an institution, we equip startups with knowledge-led programmes
• And as a platform for various centres of excellence, we leverage world class innovation to address key national priorities

An understanding ethos- Joy in helping others succeed

Driven by passion- Seek and Amplify

Bet on individuals & teams

Access to money, mentors and markets

Learning environment with multi-disciplinary exposure

An inspiring, state-of-the-art campus

Our Ecosystem

Our ecosystem can be defined as an enabling environment that startups need, and it comprises key stakeholders such as corporates, government, investors and institutional partners. iCreate conducts international accelerator programmes which are aimed at getting world class innovation to address some of the big challenges faced by India. This could be through collaboration with leading institutions abroad, and exploring synergies between their startups and Indian industry. A good example of this is iCreate’s partnership with Israel’s Start-Up Nation Central (SNC), which resulted in the India Israel Innovation Accelerator (i3A). Going forward, international collaboration could also be with the intent of jointly exploring global markets. 

HOW ICREATE WORKS

Our Approach to Supporting You

We follow what we call a ‘High-touch, Entrepreneur-first’ approach. This approach represents our philosophy as well as our differentiator.

People Involved

We recognize that vision, governance and execution, all play an important role in an institution’s success. Which is why we have put in place a robust, multi-tiered structure consisting of:

  • An Advisory Board – comprising eminent members of industry, academia and other fields – to provide the big picture and inspiration.
  • A Statutory Board comprising senior technocrats, that ensures we have the right strategic direction and oversight.
  • And a Team comprising of experts in various fields, who are committed to executional excellence.

The Stages - Entrepreneur First Approach

We follow what we call a ‘High-touch, Entrepreneur-first’ approach. ‘High-touch’ means we have dedicated startup lifecycle coaches who work with our startups, throughout the incubation process. ‘Entrepreneur-first’ means that we bet on an individual’s/team’s potential, rather than a specific idea. 

We understand that the best-laid plans do not always work out, so we support pivoting till a sustainable model is evolved. To enable the two components of our approach to come together seamlessly, we have designed a Startup Life Cycle Management process for efficient project selection and support. We provide a culture that stimulates independent thinking and does not stigmatise failure. 

WHAT DOES ICREATE OFFER?

Our Programmes

Idea

Idea

Do you have an innovative idea?

Idea to POC

Idea to POC

Are you looking to transform your idea into a product? Apply now for support!

Early Market

Early Market

Transform your early-stage startup into a high-growth business

Scale Up

Scale Up

Do you have a robust business plan to take your startup to the next level?

WHAT’S NEW?

Events

Ongoing

EVangelise ’21: Electric Vehicle Innovation Challenge

iCreate brings to you ‘EVangelise’, one-of-its-kind Electric Vehicle Innovation Challenge. What makes it unique is its 7 month long structure that comprises multiple stages and offers deep learning and exciting awards at each stage. EVangelise will help in harnessing some of the brightest minds in the world, and use the power of innovation in addressing key problem statements of the EV industry.

Located: Online
Completed

Panel Discussion – ‘Unlocking opportunities for collaborative innovation’

As a part of the India Israel Innovation Accelerator Demo day, we organized a panel discussion on the topic 'Unlocking opportunities for collaborative innovation' on 7 Apr 2021 at 1:30 pm IST.

April 7, 2021 Located : Online
Completed

India Israel Innovation Accelerator – Demo Day

We concluded our first cohort of India Israel Innovation Accelerator with a panel discussion on ' Unlocking opportunities for collaborative innovation' and a demo day where the first batch of five Israeli startups will pitch. Discover how cutting-edge Israeli technologies and solutions are being adapted to benefit the Indian market.

April 7, 2021 Located : Online
Completed

Conquest BITS Pilani’s Startup Launchpad

Conquest BITS Pilani's Startup Launchpad, has tailored a program to meet every startup founder’s needs. iCreate was glad to be the incubation partner for the program.

February 3, 2021 Located : Online
Completed

Pitching Powwow

When it comes to pitching and fundraising startups it is essential that your startup gets feedback from those active in the ecosystem. Investors that put their money into startups and entrepreneurs, who already raised capital.

May 8, 2021 Located : Online
Completed

ABCs of Startup Investment

iCreate in joint partnership with The Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) organized an awareness session on "ABCs of Startup Investment" taking place on 21st May 2021 at 5pm.

May 18, 2021 Located : Online
Completed

AB InBev’s Global Accelerator Program

AB InBev’s Global Accelerator Program invited applications from the startups , entrepreneurs and people with innovative solutions who can drive exponential value to it’s business and customers.

April 23, 2021 Located : Online

Our Partners

Altair

Bootup Ventures

CIIE

Cisco

Edcast

FICCI

GIFT City

GMDC

GTU

GVFL

ICRISAT

IIT Gandhinagar

iNDEXTb

INVEST INDIA

IRP Systems

ISBA

Israel Innovation Authority

IT Park Uzbekistan

Mahindra Logistics

Mathworks

MeitY Startup Hub

Micelio

Mumbai Angels Network

Pears Program for Global Innovation

PHD Chamber

Piramel

RK University

Solidworks

Social Alpha

Sona Comstar

Start-up Nation Central

Swarrnim Startup & Innovation University

Technion

Uber

University of Houston

USISPF

Changing the environment to reiterate the need and importance of quick and reliable technology solutions in accordance with local needs