What Makes Acharya TBI One of the Best Startup Incubators for Students?
Today, universities are not just platforms where education thrives. They play a very important role in nurturing entrepreneurs and job creators by providing students with the exposure and support needed to start new ventures that would benefit society at large. One such initiative, especially in today’s innovation-driven economy, is Acharya’s Technology Business Incubator, or Acharya TBI. This has emerged as one of Bangalore’s leading platforms for student startup support and innovation. Designed to aid young entrepreneurs, Acharya TBI bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world business execution.
So, what exactly is Acharya TBI and how does it lay the foundation for strong student entrepreneurship?
Acharya TBI is a fully functioning business incubator that is nestled within Acharya’s sprawling 120-acre campus. The main function of Acharya TBI is to identify, nurture, and scale innovative startup ideas from students and early-stage entrepreneurs. The incubator is involved right from the ideation stage, allowing students to explore entrepreneurship even while pursuing their degree.
Understanding the challenges faced by student entrepreneurs, which include limited capital, early-stage uncertainty and lack of industry exposure, the Technology Business Incubator works to address these gaps and give confidence to students to pursue their dream of becoming entrepreneurs.
Highlights of Acharya TBI
Highlights of our TBI include the availability of 22,000 sq. ft plus built-up space for Incubator and Innovation eco-system infrastructure at the Acharya campus; Optional additional infrastructure or on-demand co-working space closer to the Bangalore City CBD for any extended and ecosystem immersion programs and a generous pool of talents, resources, staff mentors and start-up prospects/student entrepreneurs from the Acharya group of Institutes. The institute has prior experience of establishing Incubation Centre with corporate partners such as IBM and Sasken and has strong knowledge partnerships with EDII, IITB, Indian Horticulture Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, National Aerospace Laboratories, IIMs and other renowned institutions.
Other benefits
- Structured mentorship from industry experts, entrepreneurs, and academicians
- Business model validation and market feasibility support
- Legal, financial, and IP guidance
- Networking opportunities with investors, corporates, and startup ecosystems
- These factors make Acharya TBI one of the best college incubators in India.
What Kind of Startups Does Acharya TBI Support?
Acharya TBI has so far supported 40+ startups since 2010. The startups have regularly received both technical, business and financial mentorship. Hand holding the startups to device product specifications, pilot plan, business plan, investment pitch is the daily routine of the TBI. The startups receive access to angel investors, customer connections and go-to-market support on an ongoing basis through the strong partner network created by the TBI. Few of the success stories of incubated startups include.
Business Toys: With an opportunity to pilot their product at Acharya and receiving feedback to help them iterate the product as per the market need enabled them to generate revenues to the tune of Rs. 45 Lakhs.
Preco Smart Solutions: With constant mentoring and support helped Preco Smart Solutions to expand their market to Andhra Pradesh along with Karnataka.Leafbox has raised up to Rs.35 Lakhs and Samiksha Aerospace has raised funding to the tune of Rs. 25 Lakhs.
All these success stories prove that Acharya TBI provides student startup support required for the business to flourish, and create successful entrepreneurs who would be assets to the nation.
Acharya TBI actively encourages startups in:
- Technology and software solutions
- Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and IoT
- EdTech, FinTech, and HealthTech
- Sustainability, AgriTech, and Social Impact ventures
- Design, media, and service-based innovations
Integration with Academic Ecosystem
One of the strongest advantages of startup incubation at Acharya is its seamless integration with academics. Students can work on startups alongside their coursework, participate in innovation challenges, and leverage faculty expertise for research-backed product development.
The incubator also collaborates with academic departments, innovation cells, and industry partners, creating a dynamic ecosystem where theory meets practice. This integration helps students develop entrepreneurial thinking early, giving them a competitive edge in both startup and corporate careers.