Startup Mitra is IESA's dedicated engine for India's Electronics & Semiconductor startups — helping in your growth journey by connecting with investors, mentors, government schemes, and a community that moves as fast as you do.

What We Offer

Five Pillars of Support

Growth Acceleration

Structured guidance to take you from prototype to market — product-market fit, go-to-market strategy, and scale-up playbooks tailored to ESDM.

Investor & Partner Connect

Curated introductions to angels, VCs, corporate partners, and potential clients who understand the semiconductor and electronics landscape.

Expert Mentorship

One-on-one guidance from IESA's network of 450+ industry veterans spanning chip design, PCB manufacturing, embedded systems, IoT, and other areas.

Policy & Government Outreach

Support for MeitY (DLI, PLI) and State Government schemes.

Networking & Events

Access IESA's flagship events, partner events, chapter meetups, webinars, and an exclusive founder community to build relationships that matter.

How It Works

A clear step-by-step journey to sustained growth

1
Apply & Assessment

Apply and become part of IESA Startup ecosystem, submit your profile and challenges.

2
Mentor Matching

Get paired with 1 or 2 domain specific mentors from IESA’s expert roster.

3
Connect & Pitch

Pitch at curated investor sessions, IESA Conclave events, and industry summits. Warm intros to corporate teams and channel partners.

4
Schemes & Incentives

Navigate government incentives and special schemes (Central and State Governments).

Guided by ESDM Veterans

Our mentors are practitioners — founders, CEOs, and domain experts who've built, scaled, and exited businesses in the sector.

Mentorship Domains
Semiconductor Design
VLSI Chip Architecture EDA Tools IP Licensing Fab Relationships
Electronics Manufacturing
PCB Design SMT Lines Supply Chain Contract Manufacturing
Embedded Systems
Firmware RTOS Wireless Protocols Product Certification
Investment & Finance
Fundraising Valuation Term-Sheet Navigation Investor Relations

Government Incentives for ESDM Startups

Central and State governments offer various grants and special incentives to promote ESDM ecosystem to make India a Semiconductor nation.

MeitY KESDM Telangana Gujarat

Companies involved in Information Technology, Biotechnology, Electronic System Design and Manufacturing, Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and comics are eligible to register with the Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS). To avail the incentives and concessions, register yourself.

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Sl. No Incentive Schemes and Forms Download
1 Capital Subsidy For KESDM Companies ↓ Download
2 Exemption From Stamp Duty ↓ Download
3 Interest Subsidy Schemes For KESDM Startups and MSMEs ↓ Download
4 International Marketing Incentive ↓ Download
5 Patent Registration Incentive ↓ Download
6 PF / ESI Incentive for KESDM Startups and MSMEs ↓ Download
7 Power Tariff Concession ↓ Download
8 R&D Grant For KESDM Companies ↓ Download
9 Reimbursement of Land Conversion Fee ↓ Download
10 Reimbursement of Prototyping Costs For KESDM Startups and MSMEs ↓ Download
11 Reimbursement of Quality Certification Costs For KESDM Startups and MSMEs ↓ Download
12 Subsidy For Setting up ETP ↓ Download
13 Concessional Registration Charges ↓ Download

Impact Metrics

100+
Startup Members
250+
Startups Supported
40+
Industry Mentors
4
Incubation center
partnerships

Why Partner With IESA

Join 100+ startups already in the Startup Mitra ecosystem
Access Special incentives
Mentorship opportunities
Investor connects and Business opportunities
Support, Innovate, and strengthen India’s semiconductor ecosystem

Join the Vibrant IESA Community