What is LIVE?

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LIVE is an Entrepreneurship Development Centre and Business Incubator at the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode. This is established by IIM Kozhikode and is supported by Department of Science and Technology, Government of India.

 

How does LIVE -Kochi Campus support entrepreneurship?

 

LIVE is envisioned as a Business Incubator with a purpose of creating a National Centre of Excellence that promotes innovation, new business venturing and entrepreneurship. Apart from Incubation Program for Start-ups, it seeks to carry out activities that promote entrepreneurship on IIMK LIVE - Kochi campus and among greater community, conduct training and research in the domain of entrepreneurship, foster idea generation through competitive events, extend pre-incubation support to shape ideas, conduct accelerator/ cohort-based programs and other assistance to entrepreneurs that can help their ideas turn into successful enterprises.

 

What is the Business Incubation Program all about at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus?

 

Incubation program at LIVE intends to provide support and services to the Startup enterprise in good faith to pursue its objective to promote entrepreneurship. IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus incubation program would support the startup firm for a maximum period of one year. The incubation program at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus is designed to support startup enterprises in Business Model Validation and Product-Market fit stages. Applicant to the Incubation Program should have the proof of concept or prototype of the product and should be registered as a company.

 

What do Startups gain from the IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus Incubation Program?

 

1. Smart Co-working Spaces: Wi-Fi-enabled office spaces, meeting & conference rooms at subsidized rates​.

 

2. Vibrant Peer Community: Connect with fellow startups, IIMK-Kochi Campus faculty, and students for collaboration and insights.​ Events & Learning: Access to exclusive networking events, seminars, and hands-on workshops.​

 

3. Investor Access: Introductions to angel investors and venture capitalists.​

 

4. Credibility & Recognition: Benefit from the “Incubated at IIMK LIVE” tag and unlock access to government startup schemes.​

 

• Dare to Dream, Driven to Build — The Ultimate Mindset for Innovators and Entrepreneurs!

• Don’t Just Build — Build Right. Learn Lean, Know Your Customer, and Fit the Market!

• Brand Boldly. Build Lean. Fit the Market Like a Glove

• Turn Ideas Into Impact — Master the Art of Value Proposition Design.

• Build It. Market It. Scale It. Step-by-Step Digital Strategy for Founders.

• Talk Less, Sell More — The Smart Way to Start in Sales.

• Conversations That Convert — The B2B Sales Edge

• Turning Ideas into Income — Learn the Financial Backbone of Business.

• Protect Your Equity. Power Your Deal — Learn the Language of Investors.

• Pitch to Win — Make Investors Believe in Your Vision!

• From Friends & Family to VCs — Fundraising Starts with Strategy.

• Great Startups Need Great Leaders — Become One.

• Turn Big Ideas into Scalable Models — Innovate Your Way Forward.

• Think Like a Founder. Act Like a Strategist.

• Build Bold. Budget Smart.

• Know Your Customers. Conquer Your Market.

• Build Smarter. Operate Better. Grow Faster.

• Capital That Grows With You.

• Stories Sell. Make Yours Unforgettable.

• Win Investors with Your Story – Craft the Pitch They Can’t Resist!

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What is the eligibility requirements for applying to Incubation Program at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus?

 

Incubation Program at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus is open to any entrepreneur/ Startup and is not restricted to the ones promoted by IIMK Alumni/ Faculty members. Those associated with IIMK may get priority for the similar merit of the idea. The venture, however, should be ready with proof of concept/prototype and should be a registered firm (should be registered in 3 months’ time from confirmation of admission) to be eligible.

 

I am not associated with IIMK /IIMK - Kochi as alumni/ faculty. Can I apply for the IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus Incubation Program?

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Yes

 

I am a alumni/ faculty of IIMK -Kochi Campus. Do I still need to apply for the IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus Incubation Program?

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Yes. There is only one admission process for all applicants. IIMK alumni/ faculty may get priority subject to merit of the business idea.

 

Is there a technology, industry or sectoral focus?

 

While IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus seeks to develop resources to focus on a few thrust areas so that it can provide intensive support and services to the Startups part of the incubation program, at this juncture it would not restrict applicants based on technology/sectoral focus. It is, however, important that the business idea/ product is innovative.

 

What is the admission process to the Incubation Program at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus?

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Admission to incubation program at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus is likely to be a competitive process and admission would be strictly based on the selection process. Those ventures/ entrepreneurs who apply formally to the program only would be considered for admission selection process.

 

How much seed capital can I get if I get selected in the Incubation Program at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus? 

 

As of now, LIVE is in the process of developing its own funds and hence there is no seed capital promised by LIVE immediately. It has, however, access to various funding schemes by the Government of India specifically designed to support Startups. Startups would have access to the investor networks of LIVE.

 

What are the rentals for Office space for Incubatee firms?

 

Startups under Incubation Program would get the co-working space with high speed internet at highly subsidized rentals. It varies based on team size and type of facilities. You may write separately for more details.

 

What is the selection process? Will I get chance to present my business plan?

 

Shortlisted applicants would have to present the startup idea and business plan to the selection committee via online during the month of February. Selection would be based on multiple criteria to evaluate business innovativeness, feasibility, strengths and market opportunity. The decision of the selection committee would be final. Selected startups would have to sign an agreement with IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus.

 

What is LIVE HIVE - Kochi Campus?

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LIVE HIVE is a smart co-working space and startup community at IIMK LIVE - Kochi Campus. Details of Facilities available may be found in a separate section of this website.

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