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What is LIVE?

 

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 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 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 Deep Leap Program?

 

Deep Leap is an intensive startup incubation program designed to support promising deep-tech startups in transforming innovative ideas into scalable ventures. The program focuses on startups in the Prototype or MVP stage and provides structured training, expert mentorship, and investor access.

 

Who is eligible to apply for Deep Leap?

 

The program is open to deep-tech startups working on innovative solutions across sectors such as AI, robotics, healthcare, climate tech, mobility, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, and other emerging technologies.

Eligible startups should:

•Be in the Prototype or MVP stage

•Have a working product, prototype, or proof of concept

•Have a committed founding team

•Be focused on building scalable technology-driven solutions

 

What stages of startups does the program support?

 

Deep Leap is specifically designed for startups in the:

•Prototype stage

•Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage

 

What does the program offers

 

Selected startups will receive:

•Structured training sessions

•One-on-one mentorship from industry experts

•Business strategy and go-to-market guidance

•Product validation support

•Investor readiness training

•Networking opportunities

•Demo Day with investors and ecosystem partners

 

 

What kind of training is included?

 

The training modules typically cover:

•Business model development

•Product-market fit

•Customer discovery

•Fundraising strategy

•Financial planning

•Pitch deck preparation

•Market entry strategy

•Legal and compliance basics

 

How does mentorship work?

 

Each startup will have access to mentors from industry, academia, and the startup ecosystem. Mentors provide personalized guidance on technology, business growth, strategy, and fundraising.

 

Is the program online or offline?

 

The program format may include online, offline, or hybrid sessions depending on the schedule and program design. Detailed information will be shared with selected startups.

 

Is there any fee to participate?

 

No. There is no fee to participate in the program.

 

How are startups selected?

 

Applications are evaluated based on:

•Innovation and uniqueness of technology

•Market potential

•Scalability

•Team strength

•Problem-solution fit

•Readiness for acceleration Shortlisted startups will be called for selection round.


What is Demo Day?

 

Demo Day is the final showcase event where selected startups present their solutions to investors, industry leaders, corporate partners, and ecosystem enablers.

 

Will startups get funding through the program?

 

Yes, a few selected startups receive funding support of up to ₹30 lakhs.

 

What are the expected outcomes of the program?

 

By the end of the program, startups are expected to:
 

•Refine their product and business model

•Strengthen market readiness

•Improve investor preparedness

•Build strategic connections

•Accelerate growth

 

What is the duration of the program?

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The duration of the program is one year.

 

 

How can I apply?

 

You can apply through the IIMK LIVE website. Visit the DeepTech Leap page, click on the "Apply Now" button, complete the application form, and submit it online.

 

Who should I contact for queries?

 

For any questions regarding the program, applicants may contact the program team through the official communication channels.