Startup incubators in Himachal Pradesh
This directory lists 37 startup support programmes in Himachal Pradesh: 35 incubators, 1 venture studio and 1 pre-incubation centre. Most are in Shimla (5), Solan (5) and Hamirpur (4). 3 take part in the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, 2 are DST-supported technology business incubators and 2 are BIRAC BioNEST bioincubators.
Summary
37entries · Updated 7 October 2026
35 Incubator1 Venture studio1 Pre-incubation centre
Top cities: Shimla (5), Solan (5), Hamirpur (4), Palampur (4), Una (4)
Top schemes: State recognised or supported (10), Other central scheme (10), MSME Incubation (HI) (5), PMFME Incubation Centre (3), SISFS (3), DST NIDHI-iTBI (2)
Type to narrow the tables below
Incubators and accelerators (36)
| Incubator or programme | Location | Type | Schemes and focus | Contact | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Career Point University Incubator Official list | Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | registrar@cpuh.in 01972269702 | |
Central Institute of Petrochemicals Engineering & Technology (CIPET) Baddi CIPET (Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers) Official list | Baddi Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Central government body | Materials and chemicals, Manufacturing and hardware | baddi@cipet.gov.in 01795271188 | |
i-TBI@NITH, NIT Hamirpur Official list | Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic, IT, software and AI, Agriculture and food, Biotech and life sciences | pamita@nith.ac.in itbioffice@nith.ac.in itbinith.uttishthati@gmail.com 01972-222308 01972-254140 | |
IIT Mandi Catalyst Official list | Mandi Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic, Deeptech, Biotech and life sciences, Healthcare and medtech, Agriculture and food, Climate, energy and cleantech, Manufacturing and hardware, IT, software and AI | agm-admin@iitmandicatalyst.in gm@iitmandicatalyst.in puran@iitmandicatalyst.in | |
MSME Business Incubator, Shoolini University Official list | Solan Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | vc@shooliniuniversity.com 01792308000 | |
Shoolini University NIDHI i-TBI Official list | Solan Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic, Climate, energy and cleantech, IT, software and AI, Healthcare and medtech, Agriculture and food | col.tpsg@shooliniuniversity.com project@shooliniuniversity.com | |
Sri Sai University Incubation Centre Official list | Palampur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | registrar@srisaiuniversity.org | |
Him Palam PM-RKVY Agri Business Incubator (Him Palam RABI) CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur Official list | Palampur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Agriculture and food | +91-1894-230351 | |
BioNEST Research Innovation Development and Entrepreneurship Society (RIDES), Jaypee University of Information Technology Jaypee University of Information Technology (JUIT) Official list | Solan Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Biotech and life sciences | Not published | |
AIIMS Bilaspur Incubation Centre Official list | Bilaspur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Healthcare and medtech | Not published | |
Chitkara University Himachal Pradesh Incubator Chitkara University, Himachal Pradesh Official list | Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
CSIR-IHBT Incubation Centre CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology Official list | Palampur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Research institute | Biotech and life sciences, Agriculture and food | Not published | |
HIMCOSTE Incubation Centre Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and Environment Official list | Shimla Himachal Pradesh | Incubator State government body | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
HP University STEP Himachal Pradesh University Official list | Shimla Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic, Biotech and life sciences, Agriculture and food | Not published | |
IIM Sirmaur Incubation Centre Official list | Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Manufacturing and hardware | Not published | |
IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Official list | Mandi Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | IT, software and AI, Deeptech | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Sundernagar Official list | Sundernagar Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Research institute | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
PMFME Incubation Centre, CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur Official list | Palampur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Agriculture and food | Not published | |
PMFME Incubation Centre, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni Dr Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry Official list | Solan Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Agriculture and food | Not published | |
PMFME Incubation Centre, KVK Kukumseri (CSK HPKV), Lahaul and Spiti CSK Himachal Pradesh Krishi Vishvavidyalaya (KVK Kukumseri) Official list | Kukumseri Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Agriculture and food | Not published | |
Agri-Business Incubation Centre, ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute ICAR-Central Potato Research Institute (CPRI) Official listActivity unclear | Shimla Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Research institute | Agriculture and food | Not published | |
Himachal Pradesh University Science and Technology Entrepreneurs Park (HPU STEP) Official listActivity unclear | Shimla Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
NSIC Incubation Centre, Mandi National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) Official listActivity unclear | Mandi Himachal Pradesh | Incubator PSU or public sector bank | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
CM Startup @ NITH, NIT Hamirpur Own or institutional website | Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | 01972254140 | |
Aastha Institute (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Una Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Alps Learning and Practice School Pvt. Ltd. (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Kullu Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Himtech Education (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
KVS Institute (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Kangra Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Lord Shiva Institute (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Hamirpur Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Navyug Information Technology (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Amb Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Sai Digitech Professional Institute (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Shimla Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Sunrise Education Society (NSIC Training-cum-Incubation Centre) Own or institutional website | Una Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Non-profit or foundation | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
IIITU Incubation Centre IIIT Una Own or institutional website | Una Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Academic institution | No scheme tag Sector-agnostic, IT, software and AI | Not published | |
GrowthWay Ventures Directory listing onlyActivity unclear | Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh | Venture studio Private or independent | No scheme tag Fintech, Mobility and EV, Edtech, Logistics and supply chain, Healthcare and medtech | Not published | |
TED Dharamshala Directory listing onlyActivity unclear | Dharamshala Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | No scheme tag Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Virtual Incubator, Una Directory listing onlyActivity unclear | Una Himachal Pradesh | Incubator Private or independent | No scheme tag Sector-agnostic | Not published |
Pre-incubation centres (1)
| Incubator or programme | Location | Type | Schemes and focus | Contact | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BIRAC E-YUVA Centre, Shoolini University Shoolini University of Biotechnology and Management Sciences Official list | Solan Himachal Pradesh | Pre-incubation centre Academic institution | Biotech and life sciences | deepakkumar@shooliniuniversity.com |
Questions
How many startup incubators are there in Himachal Pradesh?
This directory lists 37 incubators, accelerators and startup programmes in Himachal Pradesh as of October 2026: 35 incubators, 1 venture studio and 1 pre-incubation centre.
Which incubators in Himachal Pradesh offer Startup India Seed Fund support?
3 incubators in Himachal Pradesh are listed under the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme, including IIT Mandi Catalyst, HP University STEP and IIT Mandi iHub and HCi Foundation. Check the current call for applications before applying.
Which cities in Himachal Pradesh have the most startup incubators?
By count in this directory: Shimla (5), Solan (5), Hamirpur (4), Palampur (4) and Una (4).
How do I apply to a startup incubator in Himachal Pradesh?
Open the incubator's Apply link or website from the list and check its current call for applications. Government-backed incubators usually ask for a pitch deck, a short application form and proof of company registration. BizExpress can help you prepare: message us on WhatsApp at +91 72040 27810.
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