AP Incubation Centres – APIS TBI Network (Vizag, Kakinada, Anantapur, Tirupati)

Physical incubation, co-working space, mentorship, IP filing support, accounting and legal aid, business development guidance, and access to VC/angel network. APIS has 4 TBIs and 1 accelerator.   The APIS TBI Network is Andhra Pradesh’s state-supported startup incubation infrastructure designed to nurture entrepreneurs across multiple cities.

The network includes incubation centres located in:

Visakhapatnam (Vizag)
Kakinada
Anantapur
Tirupati
Purpose

The network aims to:

Support startup creation in Andhra Pradesh.
Provide physical and technical infrastructure.
Connect startups with investors and mentors.
Encourage innovation outside metro cities.
Services Offered
Co-working & Office Infrastructure

Provides:

Shared workspaces.
Meeting rooms.
Internet and operational support.
Mentorship

Guidance from:

Industry experts.
Startup founders.
Domain specialists.
IP Filing Support

Assistance for:

Patents.
Trademarks.
Copyrights.
Legal & Accounting Assistance

Support with:

Company registration.
Compliance.
Taxation.
Financial management.
Business Development

Includes:

Go-to-market strategy.
Pitch preparation.
Customer acquisition planning.
Investor Access

Connects startups to:

Angel investors.
Venture capital firms.
Corporate innovation partners.

Importance

The APIS network acts as:

A regional startup ecosystem builder.
A support system for first-time founders.
A bridge between government, academia, and investors.

Tech/knowledge-based startups registered or willing to register in Andhra Pradesh; innovative product/service; demonstrated potential for scale and employment; team with relevant expertise.

Submit incubation application on APIS portal. Evaluation by incubation team; selected startups get co-working space, mentorship, and access to NASSCOM/FICCI/NRDC network.