Incubate Technological Ideas
A facility to incubate technological ideas or innovations, so start-ups can succeed in the marketplace.
EDII-ABIRF is a technology business incubator at Anna University, BIT Campus, Trichy — turning technological ideas and innovations into start-ups that succeed in the marketplace.
Don't juggle multiple tools to launch your start-up. Apply once, and the centre handles screening, allotment, mentoring and reporting — so you can focus on building the product.
Get startedEntrepreneurship Development and Innovation Institute – Anna Business Incubation Research Foundation (EDII-ABIRF) is a Section 8 company at the University College of Engineering, BIT Campus, Anna University, Tiruchirappalli, supported by EDII Tamil Nadu. Since 2020 we have curated an ecosystem that gives early start-ups infrastructure, mentorship from seasoned professionals and industry connections.
A facility to incubate technological ideas or innovations, so start-ups can succeed in the marketplace.
We work on the gaps in the innovation–entrepreneurship–investment ecosystem that stop R&D reaching its full use.
We guide potent entrepreneurs to secure funding from agencies for product realisation and commercialisation.
An aspirational and inclusive entrepreneurship culture across Tamil Nadu, with EDII-ABIRF emerging as the leading business incubation centre in education, training, research and practice — fostering start-up growth and job creation.
Rapid, sustainable and inclusive growth of MSMEs and start-ups among youth and adults across Tamil Nadu, through competency development, partnerships, business networking, advocacy, training and business facilitation services.
Contribution to the start-up ecosystem, counted live from the incubation records.
square feet of incubation space (G+1) at BIT Campus — R&D laboratory, plug-&-play seats and fully furnished offices
We identified significant potential in the Pharma, Bioscience and Engineering Technology sectors, and are expanding into new areas that promise real future impact.
Deep Tech has the transformative power to reshape healthcare, manufacturing and agriculture.
Supporting Deep Tech entrepreneurs lets us address complex challenges with genuinely new solutions.
Deep Tech start-ups create high-value jobs, attract investment and drive regional prosperity.
Capitalising on the region's industrial base — engineering, textiles and agriculture in Trichy.
Backing start-ups that tackle regional challenges such as waste management and skilling.
Bridging academia and industry by incubating student and faculty entrepreneurs.
Pick what you need on the application form — the centre confirms the allotment and charges before you move in.
Complete the incubatee application — nine short steps, and it saves as you type.
The committee assesses the idea for novelty, relevance and commercial viability.
On approval you get workspace, lab access and a mentor, with charges agreed upfront.
Tenure runs six months to three years against agreed incubation milestones.
You don't have to be an incubatee. Founders, students and researchers can all book the centre's spaces and equipment by the slot — no account needed.
Open on working days during office hours. Extended access for incubatees can be arranged on merit with prior permission.
One form, nine short steps. Set a password as you apply and you get a portal login the moment the centre approves you.