Clean Energy & Mobility
Cleaner power, smarter storage and transport that moves people without costing the planet.
LAKICLICET-Amith Kothari Incubation Centre
Where ideas grow into ventures.
Mentors, labs, workspace and funding networks for students, researchers and early founders building real-world solutions.
LICET-Amith Kothari Incubation Centre
An incubation centre of L3iC at Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology, Chennai
LAKIC exists so that an idea sketched in a classroom can leave campus as a company that solves a real problem for real people.
The LICET-Amith Kothari Incubation Centre is a milestone in Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology's commitment to innovation-driven, socially responsible entrepreneurship. It works under the Loyola Inclusive Innovation Impact Centre (L3iC), a Section 8 not-for-profit dedicated to inclusive, impact-oriented innovation.
- L3iC, a Section 8 not-for-profit
- LICET, Chennai
- 9 February 2026
- 24/7 for incubatees
“Dream is not that which you see while sleeping, it is something that does not let you sleep.”
A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Aerospace scientist, 11th President of India
Five frontiers we back.
LAKIC incubates ventures where engineering meets everyday need. Strong ideas outside these areas are still worth a conversation.
“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.”
Arthur C. Clarke, Writer and futurist
Healthcare & Assistive Technology
Diagnostics, care navigation and devices that give independence back to the people who need it.
Machine Intelligence & Cybersecurity
Applied AI and machine learning, built on systems that keep data, models and people safe.
Inclusive EdTech
Learning tools built for every learner, every language and every ability.
Social Tech
Ventures that put livelihoods, farmers, communities and public good at the centre of the product.
From first sketch to first customer.
“Do things that don't scale.”
Paul Graham, Co-founder, Y Combinator
Apply
Tell us what you are building
Students, researchers, alumni and early-stage founders apply online. Technical and non-technical founders are equally welcome.
Pitch
Present to the review panel
Shortlisted teams are invited to a review and presentation session where the panel tests the problem, the solution and the team.
Build
Incubate with mentors and labs
Get a desk, lab access and prototyping facilities, with mentors who have built and scaled ventures themselves.
Launch
Go to market, ready
Access to funding networks and partners helps you move from concept to a market-ready venture.
Everything a young venture needs, under one roof.
“Creativity is just connecting things.”
Steve Jobs, Co-founder, Apple
Co-working space
- A dedicated desk of your own
- 24/7 access
- Super-fast Wi-Fi
Private cabin
- Furnished, private room
- 24/7 access
- Super-fast Wi-Fi
Meeting area
- 24/7 access
- Super-fast Wi-Fi
- Printer and scanner
Boardroom
- 24/7 access
- Super-fast Wi-Fi
- Interactive display
Computing lab
- 24/7 access
- Super-fast Wi-Fi
- Printer and scanner
The support ecosystem
- Mentorship
- Funding networks
- Prototype development
- State-of-the-art labs
- Co-working spaces
- 24/7 access
- Startup bootcamps
- Panel reviews
Labs to build the real thing.
Workstations, high-speed connectivity and quiet space for building software, data and AI products.
Launchpad, 9 February 2026
The day LAKIC and LBIC opened their doors. Innovating for Impact.
Open the galleryNews & events
All news & events“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”
Nelson Mandela, President of South Africa
Launchpad: LAKIC and LBIC open their doors
L3iC launched the LICET-Amith Kothari Incubation Centre and the Lcube Busa Incubation Centre under the theme Innovating for Impact.
Upcoming
No events are scheduled right now. New bootcamps, demo days and mentor sessions will be announced here.
Founders pitch to the incubation review panel
Startup Bootcamp: from problem statement to pitch
Questions, answered.
Still curious? Write to info@l3ic-incubation.org.
“It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure.”
Bill Gates, Co-founder, Microsoft
Who can apply for incubation at LAKIC?
Students, researchers, alumni and early-stage entrepreneurs with innovative or socially impactful ideas are welcome to apply. We encourage both technical and non-technical founders to join.
What kind of support does LAKIC provide to startups?
Mentorship, access to funding networks, state-of-the-art labs, co-working spaces and prototype development facilities. Our goal is to help startups grow from concept to market-ready stage.
Is there any fee or cost involved?
L3iC operates as a not-for-profit initiative. There is no upfront fee, though selected startups may contribute nominal charges for specialised facilities or lab usage.
How can I apply for incubation?
Apply through the contact form on this site or the L3iC application page. Shortlisted applicants are invited to a review and presentation session with our panel.
Which sectors do you focus on?
Clean Energy & Mobility, Healthcare & Assistive Technology, Machine Intelligence & Cybersecurity, Inclusive EdTech and Social Tech. Strong ideas outside these areas are still worth a conversation.
What is the difference between LAKIC, LBIC and L3iC?
L3iC (Loyola Inclusive Innovation Impact Centre) is the Section 8 not-for-profit that runs the incubation programme. LAKIC and LBIC are its two incubation centres, launched together in February 2026.
Can I become a mentor?
Yes. Experienced founders, investors, researchers and industry professionals can register as a mentor through the mentor form linked in the contact section.
Bring us the idea.
Applying for incubation, offering to mentor or looking to partner. Tell us a little and the team will get back to you.
- info@l3ic-incubation.org
- Loyola-ICAM College of Engineering and Technology, Loyola Campus, Nungambakkam, Chennai 600034
- Register as a mentor
“It's not about ideas. It's about making ideas happen.”
Scott Belsky, Co-founder, Behance