Overview

BioXcelerate at IKP EDEN is a 12-month deeptech incubation and acceleration program tailored exclusively for women entrepreneurs innovating in Medtech and Cleantech. Powered by KITS, Government of Karnataka, under the WEScalate Initiative, this flagship program is set to support 15 high-potential women-led startups with scalable, impact-driven solutions. Hosted at IKP EDEN, BioXcelerate offers curated mentorship, strategic partnerships, access to state-of-the-art infrastructure, and investor connect, enabling women founders to accelerate their ventures and emerge as industry leaders in the deeptech ecosystem.

Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/BioXcelerate

What’s in it for Women Founders?

A structured journey from lab to market through two focused phases:

Incubation Phase (6 months)

• Product development & prototyping
• Access to IKP’s technical infrastructure & labs
• Regulatory, IP, and business model advisory
• 1:1 mentorship from domain experts

Acceleration Phase (6 months)

• Go-to-market & pilot readiness
• Customer & clinical validation
• Investor connects & pitch readiness
• Industry partnerships & scale-up support

Who Should Apply?

We invite women-led startups or individual women founders based in Karnataka who are working on deeptech innovations addressing real-world challenges in Medtech or Cleantech.

If you’re a problem solver with a strong vision, the technical acumen, and the drive to build scalable, impactful ventures, BioXcelerate is the launchpad you need to accelerate your journey.

Benefits

Joining BioXcelerate means gaining access to a unique ecosystem built for women entrepreneurs in deeptech. Here’s what makes this program stand out:

• Founder-First, Deeptech-Centric Approach
  • Tailored support that prioritizes your journey as a deeptech founder.
• 20+ Years of IKP’s Science-Led Incubation Expertise
  • Leverage IKP’s legacy of nurturing science-driven startups with world-class infrastructure, mentorship, and resources.
• Government Backing
  • Supported by KITS, Government of Karnataka, under the WEScalate Initiative, ensuring access to valuable state-level support and opportunities.
• High-Touch, Personalized Support
  • With a limited cohort of 15 startups, receive focused mentorship, hands-on guidance, and strategic connections.

Applications Now Open

Apply Now: https://tinyurl.com/BioXcelerate