Startup incubators in Manipur
This directory lists 18 startup support programmes in Manipur: 17 incubators and 1 pre-incubation centre. Most are in Imphal (9), Senapati (2) and Bishnupur (1). 1 is a BIRAC BioNEST bioincubator.
Summary
18entries · Updated 7 October 2026
Top cities: Imphal (9), Senapati (2), Bishnupur (1), Chandel (1), Churachandpur (1)
Top schemes: MSME ASPIRE LBI (9), State recognised or supported (3), STPI CoE (1), PMFME Incubation Centre (1), DST NM-ICPS TIH (1), BIRAC BioNEST (1)
Incubators and accelerators (17)
| Incubator or programme | Location | Type | Schemes and focus | Contact | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
OCTANE CoE - Emerging Tech (AR/VR), Imphal Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), with Manipur University and NIT Manipur Official list | Imphal Manipur | Incubator Central government body | Gaming and AVGC, IT, software and AI, Deeptech | octane@stpi.in 3612841269 3612842728 | |
Incubation Centre, Manipur Technical University Official list | Imphal Manipur | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
BioNEST Bioincubator, IIIT Manipur and Central Agricultural University Indian Institute of Information Technology, Manipur and Central Agricultural University Official list | Senapati Manipur | Incubator Academic institution | Biotech and life sciences, Agriculture and food | Not published | |
Incubation Centre, Dhanamanjuri University Official list | Imphal Manipur | Incubator Academic institution | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Bishnupur District Industries Centre, Bishnupur (Government of Manipur) Official list | Bishnupur Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Chandel District Industries Centre, Chandel (Government of Manipur) Official list | Chandel Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Churachandpur District Industries Centre, Churachandpur (Government of Manipur) Official list | Churachandpur Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Imphal East District Industries Centre, Imphal East (Government of Manipur) Official list | Imphal Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Imphal West District Industries Centre, Imphal West (Government of Manipur) Official list | Imphal Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Senapati District Industries Centre, Senapati (Government of Manipur) Official list | Senapati Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Tamenglong District Industries Centre, Tamenglong (Government of Manipur) Official list | Tamenglong Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Thoubal District Industries Centre, Thoubal (Government of Manipur) Official list | Thoubal Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Livelihood Business Incubator, District Industries Centre, Ukhrul District Industries Centre, Ukhrul (Government of Manipur) Official list | Ukhrul Manipur | Incubator State government body | Agriculture and food, Social impact and rural | Not published | |
Manipur Technology Innovation Hub Government of Manipur (Startup Manipur) Official list | Manipur | Incubator State government body | Sector-agnostic | Not published | |
PMFME Incubation Centre, Central Agricultural University, Imphal Official list | Imphal Manipur | Incubator Academic institution | Agriculture and food | Not published | |
NIT Manipur Incubator Official listActivity unclear | Imphal Manipur | Incubator Academic institution | No scheme tag Sector-agnostic | Contact details on official source ↗ | |
NIELIT-Jobsenz Technology Incubation Centre, NIELIT Imphal NIELIT Imphal with Jobsenz Pte Ltd Official listActivity unclear | Imphal Manipur | Incubator Central government body | No scheme tag IT, software and AI | Not published |
Pre-incubation centres (1)
| Incubator or programme | Location | Type | Schemes and focus | Contact | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TEXMiN-IIIT Manipur CoE Pre-Incubation Facility IIIT Manipur (with TEXMiN, IIT ISM) Own or institutional website | Imphal Manipur | Pre-incubation centre Academic institution | Deeptech | Not published |
Questions
How many startup incubators are there in Manipur?
This directory lists 18 incubators, accelerators and startup programmes in Manipur as of October 2026: 17 incubators and 1 pre-incubation centre.
Which cities in Manipur have the most startup incubators?
By count in this directory: Imphal (9), Senapati (2), Bishnupur (1), Chandel (1) and Churachandpur (1).
How do I apply to a startup incubator in Manipur?
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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