Virtual Incubation
The Virtual Incubation Program at the Manipal–GoK Bioincubator (M-GoKB) is designed for startups and innovators who want access to expert mentorship, business support, networking, and incubation benefits without the need for physical workspace or on-site lab usage. Whether you are developing your idea remotely, progressing with external lab facilities, or operating from another city, this program helps you build, validate, and strengthen your venture with the full support of the incubator ecosystem.
This is the ideal choice if you seek structured entrepreneurial guidance, industry connections, investor access, and incubation benefits—while continuing to work from your own location.
Who Is This Program For?
- Teams focusing on business development, regulatory planning, or prototype refinement off-site
- Startups that do not require daily physical lab access
- Founders working remotely or based outside Manipal
- Innovators who already have access to external labs or partner institutions
- Early-stage startups needing mentorship, strategy support, and investor readiness
Program Duration
- Regular virtual review meetings
- Typical duration: 6 to 12 months
- Extensions offered based on progress and committee approval
- Milestone plan provided during onboarding
What You’re Expected to Achieve
- Strategic growth and commercialization plan
- Clear business model and value proposition
- Market study and customer discovery completed
- Prototype or PoC progress (if applicable)
- Regulatory and IP roadmap defined
- Investor-ready pitch deck
Eligibility Criteria
- No major compliance or legal issues
- Registered company or founders planning to incorporate soon
- Startup working in biotechnology, med-tech, healthcare, life sciences, or aligned deep-tech domains
- Ability to work remotely while participating in virtual sessions
- Commitment to reviews, mentorship meetings, and program deliverables
How to Apply
- Approval followed by agreement signing and onboarding
- Complete the online Virtual Incubation application form
- Submit details about your idea, company, and team
- Initial feasibility screening by the incubator team
- Virtual presentation to the Incubation Program Committee (IPC)
Fees & Plans
- Monthly virtual incubation fee (based on category and plan)
- Optional lab/instrument usage available on a pay-per-use basis during visits
- Special concessions available for eligible MAHE students, faculty, and women-led startups (as per K-Tech norms)
- Monthly invoicing with standard payment terms
Exit & Graduation
- Graduation after meeting program milestones and readiness criteria
- Voluntary exit upon written request
- Discontinuation in cases of non-performance, non-payment, or policy violations
- Graduated startups receive alumni status and continued ecosystem access