SSCBS Innovation & Incubation Foundation
Empowering entrepreneurs with mentorship, funding, and a thriving incubation ecosystem to transform ideas into impactful ventures.
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Our Approach To Support You
SSCBS Innovation & Incubation Foundation (SIIF) is a not-for-profit Section 8 company under the Companies Act, 2013. Established under the Government of NCT of Delhi’s incubation policy, we exist to help early-stage founders turn their ideas into viable ventures.
Ready to build? Apply to Incubation, We will review your application and get back with next steps. If you are a student team, connect with YUVA to prepare your pitch before applying.
We also provide seed funding through the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme.
Updates & Events
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A Message For The Startup Ecosystem From Our Chairperson
“Entrepreneur is someone who has a vision for something and a want to create.”
I am very proud to say that over the past 3 decades Shaheed Sukhdev College of Business Studies (SSCBS), a constituent college of the University of Delhi (DU) has been encouraging entrepreneurship, innovation and a can-do spirit. Students from our college have made their mark in national and international fora; we are recognized as a great learning institution by multiple agencies of national repute such as NAAC (Grade ‘A’) and India Today (Best undergraduate college in India for undergraduate management education in June 2025).
Dr. Poonam Verma
Principal SSCBS DU | Chairperson SIIF
A Message from Our CEO
At SIIF, we believe innovation is the driving force behind meaningful change. We exist to support entrepreneurs and startups at every step from idea to impact. Rooted in care, cooperation, and collaboration, our mission is to build an inclusive ecosystem where bold ideas thrive and every founder gets the opportunity they deserve. Join us as we shape the next generation of change-makers.
Dr. Kumar Bijoy
CEO & Director, SIIF
Our Partners
Growing with a trusted network of partners
Comprehensive Support
We provide end to end support services designed to accelerate your startup's journey from idea to market success.
Ideation & Value Proposition
We assist entrepreneurs in refining their ideas and identifying their unique value propositions. Our experienced team provides guidance, resources, and tools to transform innovative ideas into scalable solutions.
Industry Networking
Connections are vital in the business world. SIIF fosters valuable networking opportunities by connecting entrepreneurs with industry experts, potential partners, and like-minded individuals.
Mentoring Program
Our mentorship program pairs entrepreneurs with experienced professionals from diverse industries. Our mentors offer valuable insights, share expertise, and guide entrepreneurs through challenges.
Co-working Space
We provide a vibrant co-working space equipped with modern facilities. The space encourages collaboration, networking, and knowledge exchange in a supportive environment.
Conferences & Events
SIIF organizes and facilitates participation in conferences, workshops, seminars, and events related to entrepreneurship and industry-specific domains for valuable learning opportunities.
Seed Funding Assistance
Securing funding is crucial for startup growth. SIIF assists entrepreneurs in accessing various funding opportunities, including connections to angel investors, venture capitalists, and government schemes.
INCUBATION PROCESS
A step-by-step view of how an application moves from submission to onboarding.
STAGE-1
STAGE-1
Apply for incubation at SIIF (Email/Walk in). Share your startup idea, founder details, problem statement, and what you’ve built so far.
What you submit
- Startup / idea summary
- Founding team details and roles
- Problem, solution, and target users
- Current stage (Idea / MVP / traction)
Initial screening
SIIF team interacts with you to understand the idea, feasibility, and fit with the incubation program. You may be asked clarifying questions and basic market validation.
STAGE-2
STAGE-2
SIIF asks you to submit a pitch-deck in the SIIF template. This is used to evaluate the opportunity in a structured way.
Pitch deck sections
- Problem & why it matters
- Solution + product demo / flow
- Market size & target segment
- Business model & pricing
- Competition & differentiation
- Go-to-market plan
- Team & execution plan
Outcome
Once submitted, SIIF schedules the next evaluation step and shares the expected timeline for decision-making.
STAGE-3
STAGE-3
Evaluation of the business proposal by the internal evaluation panel of SIIF. This focuses on clarity, feasibility, and potential impact.
What they evaluate
- Problem clarity + customer pain
- Solution uniqueness & defensibility
- Founder-market fit and execution ability
- Market potential & scalability
- Traction (if any): users, revenue, pilots
- Risks, compliance, and sustainability
Interaction
You may be called for a short presentation / Q&A. Be ready with a simple demo, customer proof, and next 90-day plan.
STAGE-4
STAGE-4
SIIF issues the final confirmation letter/email with further process details. This includes onboarding steps and next actions.
What you receive
- Acceptance / confirmation communication
- Program onboarding timeline
- Mentor / committee mapping (if applicable)
- Requirements for documentation
Next step
You align on incubation objectives, milestones, deliverables, and reporting cadence (monthly/quarterly) based on the program.
STAGE-5
STAGE-5
Signing the Incubation Service Agreement with SIIF (as applicable). This formalizes the engagement, support scope, and responsibilities.
Agreement usually covers
- Support scope (mentorship, infra, ecosystem access)
- Program duration & milestones
- IP / confidentiality clauses
- Compliance and reporting requirements
Post-signing onboarding
Once signed, you’re onboarded into the incubation program, added to communication groups, and begin working on your milestones with SIIF support.