Runway Incubator, UPES
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University-backed incubator at UPES Dehradun supporting startups from ideation to investment readiness through cohort-based programs, mentorship, and the Runway Ignition Grant.
Runway Incubator, UPES at a glance
| Part of | UPES |
|---|---|
| Established | 2021 |
| Address | Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India |
| Official website | www.runwayincubator.com |
Programs by Runway Incubator, UPES
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Incubation tracks
The routes into Runway Incubator, UPES, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Incubation Programblended (online and offline) program for idea-stage and early-stage startups | Pre-incubation | — | mentoring, business idea refinement, market readiness, investor readiness, incorporation services, logo design, lab access, coworking space, pitching opportunities, post-incubation support, networking, seed grants |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Lab access
Access via UPES and Pearl Academy
Access to labs at UPES and Pearl Academy
Space to work
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
Recognitions & empanelments
Official approvals this incubator holds.
Government of Uttarakhand Recognition
Recognised as a business incubator and state nodal agency
News
- UPES Runway powers AI-native startups at The Pitch 3.0pioneeredge.in · 2 months ago
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About Runway Incubator, UPES
Runway Incubator is the flagship startup incubation program of the UPES Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UCIE), operating under UPES and the Hydrocarbons Education & Research Society (HERS) in Dehradun. Launched in 2021 and recognised by the Government of Uttarakhand, Runway runs blended 8-to-10-week cohort programs that guide startups from ideation through business refinement to investor readiness. The incubator selects 20 to 30 ventures per cohort and provides mentoring, financial support, legal guidance, and access to UPES infrastructure. Exceptional ventures receive the Runway Ignition Grant of one lakh rupees, with potential for additional equity-based funding. Since launch, over 250 startups have been incubated and more than 20 crore rupees in external funding has been raised by portfolio companies.
Who Benefits
Early-stage founders and student entrepreneurs across sectors who need structured incubation, mentorship, and a pathway to fundraising. The program is particularly suited for startups in Uttarakhand and North India looking for a university-backed ecosystem with government recognition and industry mentor networks.
Who they work with
Stage
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Frequently asked questions about Runway Incubator, UPES
What does Runway Incubator, UPES do?
Runway Incubator is the flagship startup incubation program of the UPES Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UCIE), operating under UPES and the Hydrocarbons Education & Research Society (HERS) in Dehradun.
Where is Runway Incubator, UPES located?
Runway Incubator, UPES is based in Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India.
What sectors does Runway Incubator, UPES support?
Runway Incubator, UPES works with startups in Sector-Agnostic.
What stage of startup does Runway Incubator, UPES support?
Runway Incubator, UPES supports startups at the Ideation and Validation stages.
What facilities does Runway Incubator, UPES offer?
Runway Incubator, UPES offers Space to work. Incubatees also get access to Lab access through its host institution.
Is Runway Incubator, UPES government recognised?
Runway Incubator, UPES holds the following recognitions and affiliations: Government of Uttarakhand Recognition.
When was Runway Incubator, UPES founded?
Runway Incubator, UPES was founded in 2021. It operates as an academic.
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