Vision
To establish Startup Kadapa as a premier national-level Start-up Hub that nurtures innovation, accelerates entrepreneurship, and builds a vibrant startup ecosystem, driving sustainable and inclusive economic development in Kadapa.
Government of Andhra Pradesh
Startup Kadapa
A flagship initiative to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and employment in YSR Kadapa District
About Initiative
Startup Kadapa is envisioned as a flagship entrepreneurship and innovation hub in Kadapa.
It aims to transform the district from an agriculture- and mineral-based economy into a diversified, innovation-driven growth centre by nurturing startups, fostering industry linkages, and generating local employment.
Purpose of Initiative
To establish a dedicated incubation and support system for startups and entrepreneurs in YSR District, leading to increased startup success rates, job creation, enhanced economic activity, and industrial growth.
District Economic Development
Startup Kadapa integrates digital transformation with industrial growth and represents an investment in the district's future as a hub for sustainable economic transformation and local empowerment.
What We Offer
Structured support for startups and entrepreneurs
The initiative provides infrastructure, mentorship, and financial assistance for innovative businesses.
- ✓Idea validation and feasibility assessment
- ✓Structured mentor pool and workshops
- ✓Co-working and incubation spaces
- ✓Seed funding and investor connect
- ✓Corporate partnerships and exposure
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Selection
Structured Support
Growth
Impact
Expected Outcomes
50+
Startups Supported
500+
Employment Opportunities
₹500 Cr
Investment Potential
30%
Women-led Startups
Program Structure
Pre-Incubation, Incubation, and Acceleration
Pre-Incubation
Idea validation, problem-solution fit workshops, design thinking bootcamps, hackathons, and prototype development support.
Incubation
Workspace access, structured mentorship, technical support, peer learning, and founder ecosystem development.
Acceleration
Investor connect, branding support, market access, demo days, and scale-up advisory.
The Hub
Facility Overview
A 30,000 sq. ft. incubation facility with co-working spaces, training areas, and specialized startup zones.
- Workspaces and incubation zones
- Meeting rooms and collaboration areas
- Seminar hall and training spaces
- Call booths and meeting pods
Startup Kadapa
Be Part of Startup Kadapa Ecosystem
Startup Kadapa aims to nurture startups, foster industry linkages, and generate local employment.