Government – backed incubators as catalysts of innovation: A comparative study of IIT Kanpur SIIC, IIM – Lucknow EIC and AKTU innovation hub in Uttar Pradesh’s startup ecosystem
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https://doi.org/10.64171/JSRD.5.S1.93-97Keywords:
Government – backed incubators, Startup ecosystem, Innovation, SIIC IIT Kanpur, EIC IIM Lucknow, AKTU innovation hub, Entrepreneurship, Uttar PradeshAbstract
Government-backed incubators play a vital role in strengthening innovation and entrepreneurship within regional startup ecosystems. This study presents a comparative analysis of SIIC at IIT Kanpur, EIC at IIM Lucknow, and AKTU Innovation Hub in Uttar Pradesh. SIIC demonstrates strong capabilities in deep-tech incubation and technology commercialization, while EIC focuses on managerial support, business development, and scalable ventures. In contrast, AKTU Innovation Hub promotes grassroots innovation and expands entrepreneurial access across affiliated institutions. The findings indicate that these incubators collectively contribute to a multi-layered innovation ecosystem supported by government initiatives. Despite their impact, challenges such as uneven regional development, funding limitations, and scalability persist. The study concludes that government-backed incubators act as key catalysts in bridging academia, industry, and policy to drive innovation-led economic growth in Uttar Pradesh. The study concludes that government - backed incubators act as significant catalysts by bridging the gap between academia, industry, and policy frameworks, thereby accelerating innovation - driven economic development in Uttar Pradesh. However, challenges such as regional disparities, funding constraints, and scalability issues remain areas for further research.
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