A brief report on Technology Business Incubator in India

1. TECHNOLOGY
BUSINESS
INCUBATOR
(TBI)
ABRIDGED VERSION

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MISSION, OBJECTIVES AND BENEFITS
Increase the successful development of emerging
businesses
Contribute to the overall vitality, diversity, and growth of the
community
Provide environments that will lead to job creation.
Create wealth through multiplier effects and new tax
generation

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ROLE OF TBI
Clusters &
Innovation
Parks
Corporates &
Investors
Business
Support
Organizations
Universities &
Business
Schools
Govt
Organizations
Direct business development assistance
Professional network and relationship
support
Educational programs
Facility-based services

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GOVERNMENT AGENCIES – SUPPORTING TBI
• National Science and Technology Entrepreneurship Development Board
(NSTEDB)
• Department of Science and Technology, Govt. of India
• The incubates can also avail the funding support from Business Incubation
scheme supported by Ministry of MSME, Govt of India.

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SERVICES
• Links to strategic partners
• Access to angel investors or
venture capital
• Comprehensive business training
programs
• Advisory boards and mentors
• Management team identification
• Help with business etiquette
• Technology commercialization
assistance
• Help with regulatory compliance
• Intellectual property management
• Help with business basics
• Networking activities
• Marketing assistance
• Infrastructure Support
• Help with accounting/financial
management
• Access to bank loans, loan funds and
guarantee programs
• Help with presentation skills
• Links to higher education resources

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INDUSTRY SECTORS - SUPPORTED BY
INCUBATION PROGRAMS
• Internet
• Advanced materials
• Retail
• Biosciences/life sciences
• Fashion
• Electronics/microelectronics
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare technology
• Technology
• Creative industries
• Construction
• Computer software
• eBusiness and eCommerce
• Wireless technology
• Aerospace
• Energy
• Wood/forestry
• Telecommunications
• Environment/clean
technologies
• Computer hardware
• Media
• Medical devices
• Nanotechnology

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS
• Prepare and adopt a Business
Plan that addresses financials,
ownership, governance,
management, and operations.
• There must be a strong
support network within the
community including
government, education, local
business, and complementary
service agencies.
• Business incubators are
service programs, not
buildings.
• There needs to be a focus on
generating results as opposed to
activity.
• Adequate financing must be in
place to ensure the manager
doesn‟t have to become a full time
professional fundraiser.
• There must be a spirit of
collaboration with complementary
service agencies versus an attitude
of protectionism and competition.

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KEY CONSIDERATIONS
Management must be
entrepreneurial in nature and
committed to service.
Do not be overly restrictive
regarding the targeted tenant
mix. Cross pollination of ideas
is good.
Keep tenant costs down.
Focus on important things, not
glitter.
Be realistic in what can be
achieved.
• Graduation policies for
technology oriented
companies must reflect
patience. It takes a minimum
of 4 years from concept to
commercialization.
• Ensure applicants fit into the
incubator’s culture.
• It’s necessary to have a few
“anchor” tenants to ensure a
steady stream of revenue.
• Do not rely on private sector
financial contribution as a
regular on-going cost off-set.

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TYPICAL SELECTION PROCESS
Application
Incubation
Recommendation
Screening
Incubation OfferOn-boarding
Incubation
Execution
Incubatee
Graduation
Post Graduation
Engagement

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PROCESS - SETTING UP A START-UP INCUBATOR.
TAKE-OFF
DEVELOP
BUSINESS
CASE
REVENUE
BECHMARK
BUSINESS NEED
OBJECTIVE

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TYPICAL FUNDING SOURCE

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STAGE OF DEVELOPMENT
Stage - I
• Focus on
building a
minimum viable
product
• Achieve initial
commercial
traction,
Stage - II
• Reach certain
level of
maturity- limited
company is
incorporated
• Venture may
choose to exit
the incubator or
remain
• Venture is full
fledged
business but
continues to
benefit from the
support
services
provided by the
incubator.
Stage - IV
• Venture will exit
the incubator
once an
investment is
made
• Or utilise
incubator
support
services while
working to
become fully
independent.

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KEY POINTS FOR INCUBATOR SET-UP
Feasibility study - will help determine whether the proposed project has a
solid market, a sound financial base and strong community support – all
critical factors in an incubator’s success.
Model - model business incubation programs commit to industry best
practices such as structuring for financial sustainability, recruiting and
appropriately compensating management with company-growing skills,
building an effective board of directors, and placing the greatest emphasis
on client assistance.

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REVENUE SOURCE
• Incubator Client Rent
• Anchor tenant rents
• Service fees
• Grants
• Donations
• Donations in kind
• Percentage on revenue from Incubates
• Commercialization of technology
• Technology Transfer

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PERFORMANCE INDICATORS
• Number of tenant clients
• Evaluation of services by incubator clients
• Growth in the number of applicants
• Number of companies that successfully graduate
• Percentage of incubator clients that successfully graduate as measured
against the target established by the Board
• Number of jobs created on an annual basis within the incubator
• Percentage of incubator graduates that stay in the community
• Incremental tax revenues generated by technology incubator clients and
graduates
• Level of community support for technology businesses
• Number of patents applied for and received by incubator clients
• Revenue of companies being served
• Capital raised by companies being served
• Grants received by companies being served Source: Internet Data

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CONTACT
For any Query contact –
Rajni Ranjan
CEO – Teneo Global
Phone: +91-9818072971