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Incubation & Startup Cell

StartupTN Incubation Scale-Up Grant
MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENT

Incubation Scale-Up Grant of
₹5,00,000 from StartupTN

St. Michael Incubation Forum of St. Michael College of Engineering and Technology has received the Incubation Scale-Up Grant of ₹5,00,000 from StartupTN, Government of Tamil Nadu, on 20.02.2026.

This significant milestone strengthens our commitment to fostering innovation, empowering entrepreneurs, and accelerating the growth of promising startups. The achievement was made possible through the dedicated efforts and leadership of Dr. S. Rajanarayanan, Business Incubation Coordinator, whose involvement has played a pivotal role in securing this grant and advancing the forum's mission.

₹5L
Grant Amount
StartupTN
Govt. of Tamil Nadu
2026
Year Awarded

About the Incubation Cell

SMCET's Incubation and Startup Cell nurtures entrepreneurial spirit among students and faculty, providing a platform for developing innovative ideas into viable startups. The cell offers mentoring, workspace, seed funding support, and networking opportunities.

Support Provided

  • Dedicated co-working space with modern amenities
  • Mentoring by industry experts and successful entrepreneurs
  • Seed funding assistance and investor connect programs
  • Intellectual Property (IP) guidance and patent support
  • Workshops on business plan development and market analysis
  • Access to state and central government startup schemes
  • Collaboration with MSME, DST, and NITI Aayog initiatives

Success Stories

15+

Startups Incubated

₹50L+

Funding Raised

100+

Ideas Mentored
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