eChai

Kochi

Chandigarh University Kochi

183 startups on the map where they work.

Events

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This week 1 gathering
  1. Proposed eChai Startup Demo Day in Kochi
    6 pm - 8 pm
    10 of 20 interested
1 DEC 2025 · Kochi eChai's Kochi Startup Mixer
8 SEP 2023 · Kochi eChai SaaS Startups Day in Kochi
7 JAN 2023 · Kochi eChai Startup Social in Kochi at TinkerSpace
5 MAR 2022 · Kochi Startup Growth Networking Meetup in Kochi x HeadQ
18 DEC 2021 · Kochi Startup Growth Stories from Kochi

Meanwhile, across eChai

Ahmedabad · Thu 24 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad Ahmedabad · Thu 24 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Ahmedabad : SBR Edition Bengaluru · Fri 25 Sep The Great Product Festival 2026 Hyderabad · Fri 25 Sep AI Builders Meetup : Hyderabad edition Delhi-NCR · Sat 26 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Delhi-NCR Mumbai · Sat 26 Sep eChai Startup Demo Day in Mumbai

People

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Alen Abraham
Alen Abraham
Co-Founder, SpeakApp · Kochi
Joseph George
Joseph George
Founder & CEO, Avodha.com · Kochi
Renjini Thampi
Renjini Thampi
Founder, Vapasee · Kochi
Hermie H. Thomas (Thayil)
Hermie H. Thomas (Thayil)
Head, Client Success, Strategy & Growth · OrbitSol
Girish Rengaswamy
Girish Rengaswamy
Founder · SpecPilot.dev
Jayakrishnan Pm
Jayakrishnan Pm
Solo Founder · Wedding Countdown
Farseen
Farseen
Founder · Sensae Private Limited
Sradha Suresh From AIBoomi
Sradha Suresh From AIBoomi
Community & Events Associate · AIBoomi

On the map

Kalamassery 35

Kakkanad 31

Edappally 11

  • iHUB ROBOTICS Robotics in Edappally
  • Inavan India Technologies IT Consultancy services company, located in Kochi, Kerala, India, specialized in developing Artificial Intelligence, Deep Learning…
  • Intertoons Internet Services Intertoons - Software, eCommerce, AI Automation, Agentic AI & Shopify Development company in Kochi…
  • Invaccs Software Technologies Invaccs is the leading top ERP software company in Kochi, Kerala. Experience seamless business operations with our efficient ERP solutions.
  • Medtra Innovative Technologies vein tracking device, vein, Medtra Innovative, Medtra, Innovative, virtual Reality, vr, Augmented Reality, ir, VEINEUX AR100
  • MyDesignation MyDesignation offers a wide variety of stylish and comfortable fashion clothing for men including shirts, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets…
  • Navion Wealth Fintech in Edappally
  • Ramther Power Technology in Kochi Ramther Power Technology is one of the best Solar Company in Kochi, Kerala.
  • Rowez Life Sciences THE UNTIRING QUEST FOR EXCELLENCE IN QUALITY AND SERVICE.
  • Solar Master Affordable Solar Panel Installation in Kochi for Homes, Businesses & EV Stations. Get a Loan, EMI, and Expert Support with Solar Master.
  • Torkwell Automation & Controls Robotics in Edappally

Infopark 11

Palarivattom 9

  • Cappacale Foods D2C / consumer in Palarivattom
  • Casino Game Developers Casino Game Developers is one of the best casino game development companies in India, USA & UK.
  • Femisafe D2C / consumer in Palarivattom
  • Hi-Tech Diagnostic Centre Palarivattom, Ernakulam Trusted Testing. Timely Results. Visit Hi-Tech Palarivattom Today
  • Livelong Wealth Kochi Fintech in Palarivattom
  • LOANITOL Loanitol is the best loan consultancy in Kerala for retail loans & MSME loans. Get fast approval and expert support from top lenders.
  • Nuventure Connect Nuventure is a future-ready technology company delivering AI-powered solutions, IoT platforms, and digital transformation services.
  • Onlilo Onlilo Technologies is currently not accepting new independent project engagements.
  • Renai Medicity Renai Medicity is one of the best hospitals in Kochi, Kerala…

Thrikkakara 7

  • Astral Commerce Astral Commerce - Engineering-led Shopify solutions. Production-grade apps trusted by 10,000+ stores worldwide.
  • BestDoc A full patient relationship management solution for hospitals.
  • elint AI We develop AI, Web3 and blockchain enabled software products that augment and advance technological knowledge to affect quantifiable…
  • Entri (Entri App) Edtech in Thrikkakara
  • Exalture Software Labs We are the world’s best and leading mobile app development company based in India & the USA.
  • Rgday E-commerce E-commerce / retail in Thrikkakara
  • SpiderWorks Technologies SpiderWorks digital marketing agency is the epitome of dedication and perseverance…

Vyttila 7

  • APTDEALZ BUYER HUB AND E-TRADING We’re aim to revolutionize the eCommerce industry. We are dedicated to develop e-business products and services.
  • Kochi Water Metro Mobility / EV in Vyttila
  • Media Studio Discover excellence in digital marketing company in Kochi. Media Studio, your premier destination for top-notch services in Kochi, Kerala.
  • NetVenture Transform your digital presence with WordPress to Astro migration, AI automation, AEO, GEO…
  • O/E/N India O/E/N India Limited established in 1968, are the market leaders for Electro-Mechanical Components like Relays…
  • SOLECO Energy Climate / clean energy in Vyttila
  • Trace AgTech Farm Management Software for agribusiness to get ahead with traceability.

Kaloor 6

  • Green Worms Waste Management in Kochi Looking for reliable waste management services in Kochi?
  • Kochi Metro Rail Mobility / EV in Kaloor
  • LIVE LABS Get accurate diagnostic testing with fast, reliable Blood Home Collection in Kochi, Kerala right at your doorstep.
  • Moneybase Plan and Manage your investments anywhere, Track top performing mutual funds and Invest online, Start your SIP online in 2 minutes
  • Watts Electronics Deeptech in Kaloor
  • World e Mart World emart is the best web design, web development and digital marketing company in Kerala.

Vazhakkala 5

Kadavanthra 4

  • FBS Advisory Trusted accounting, GST, income tax, payroll, audit, and Zoho Finance services across India, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Simplify compliance.
  • Gamalogic Validate email addresses with Gamalogic Free Email Validation API, tool, 500 free credits, real-time & bulk verification…
  • Stanya Healthy Bowl (Cloud kitchen) WhatsApp Messenger: More than 2 billion people in over 180 countries use WhatsApp to stay in touch with friends and family…
  • Starstack Technologies "Starstack is an AI company specializing in digital consulting, AI, cloud, and enterprise software development for global clients.

Maradu 4

  • Cybnix Edutech Leading the future of cybersecurity with innovative defense solutions and world-class training programs.
  • Idols- Power The Future Climate / clean energy in Maradu
  • Skanray Technologies. Explore Skanray's advanced medical technologies, offering global healthcare solutions with a wide range of products and services.
  • Steyp Community-First Digital University platform for students, engineers, and scientists to explore, learn, and collaborate.

Kacheripady 3

Padivattom 3

Ravipuram 3

Vennala 3

Aluva 2

  • AI Zone AI Zone: Leading web designing, GAI, LLM, OCR, QR, ANN, and IoT solutions provider in Aluva, Ernakulam, Kerala, India, and globally.
  • Codecarrots Technologies codecarrots Technologies is a leading software development company in Kochi offering custom software, web development, mobile apps, SEO…

Nettoor 2

  • Lakeshore Hospital VPS Lakeshore is one of the super specialty hospitals in Kochi with highly skilled doctors and health professionals.
  • RheumaCARE Healthtech in Nettoor

Panampilly Nagar 2

Ponnurunni 2

  • Intergrow Intergrow is a trusted spice manufacturer in India, bringing you pure and rich flavors.
  • Kamath Solar With over 40 years of expertise, Kamath Solar delivers On-Grid and Hybrid Solar solutions…

Thevara 2

  • Cochin Logistics Cochin Logistics Pvt Ltd offers air freight, ocean freight, customs clearance, warehousing, and transportation services in Kochi, Kerala.
  • Nautical Cargo Freight Forwarding, Shipping & Logistics Company

Bolgatty 1

Chakkaraparambu 1

Chalikkavattom 1

  • IRZ Global India CYBERSECURITY, CLOUD COMPUTING, IT INFRASTRUCTURE, NETWORKING, EMAIL SOLUTION, FIREWALL, ENDPOINT, DLP, WIRELESS, STORAGE, SERVER…

Elamkulam 1

  • Hubloft Expert Airbnb property management company trusted by hundreds of homeowners.

Eloor 1

Ernakulam South 1

  • Ebixcash World Money EbixCash provides package tours, digital payment services, mobile recharge, insurance, transport management, global data centers…

Kizhakkambalam 1

  • Trash Box Climate / clean energy in Kizhakkambalam

Kundannoor 1

  • Bheemverse Innovation BHEEMVERSE builds an agentic AI ecosystem to deploy AI agents across sales, marketing, operations, HR, finance…

MG Road 1

Marine Drive 1

  • Design-Pods Innovations Design Pods is a creative AI-powered web development company in Kochi offering modern websites, Agentic AI, mobile apps, MERN stack…

Mattancherry 1

Perumbavoor 1

Pettah 1

  • Stergy Cleantech Stergy offers the best solar installation solutions for your home or business.

Seaport Airport Road 1

SmartCity 1

  • Mozilor Technologies Mozilor builds next-gen tools like CookieYes, WebToffee, and WebYes to simplify work for over 1.5 million businesses.

Thammanam 1

Tripunithura 1

  • Ether Games Ether Games - Building high-quality mobile shooter experiences for the next billion players

Willingdon Island 1

Across the city 13

Where the city gathers

Campuses 53

Coworking spaces 48

  • Awfis Discover top coworking spaces in Kochi with flexible office solutions.
  • BEE WORKER Co-Working Space Athani Ernakulam Beeworker offers flexible coworking space in Kochi, Ernakulam featuring shared offices, private cabins…
  • BEE WORKER Co-Working Space Muttom Ernakulam Beeworker offers flexible coworking space in Kochi, Ernakulam featuring shared offices, private cabins…
  • Calm Workspaces Coworking space in Palarivattom
  • Centre A World-class business centre in Kochi providing private office spaces, coworking spaces…
  • CITTIC Coworking space in Kalamassery
  • Co Orbit Space to Let You Fall For Your Work. Premium coworking solutions in Kakkanad.
  • Collective Coworks Collective Coworks (COCO) is a premium coworking space in Kakkanad, Kochi with private cabins, dedicated desks, conference rooms…
  • Collective Coworks (CoCo) Collective Coworks (COCO) is a premium coworking space in Kakkanad, Kochi with private cabins, dedicated desks, conference rooms…
  • Computer Park Coworking space in Kacheripady
  • Corporate Lounge Best coworking space in Kochi. Enjoy 24/7 access and a quiet shared office space in Kochi, perfect for professionals and teams.
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  • Dotspace Best coworking and office in Kerala.
  • Dotspace Edapally Best coworking and office in Trivandrum.
  • EnvertiZone Co-working Spaces One seat or eight, open floor or private cabin — with leased-line WiFi, 24/7 power backup, board rooms, cafeteria and lunch included…
  • GreenNest (Green Nest) Coworking Modern coworking space in Kochi with day passes, monthly plans, private cabins & virtual office. 600m from Kadavanthra Metro.
  • Greentouch Spaces Carnival Infopark Greentouch goes beyond providing Managed Office Space in Kochi . We deliver fully managed work environments that prioritize comfort .
  • Greentouch Spaces Smartcity Greentouch goes beyond providing Managed Office Space in Kochi . We deliver fully managed work environments that prioritize comfort .
  • Grey Amber Coworking Spaces and Study Cubicles
  • HeadQ Premium coworking spaces in Kochi & Calicut with private cabins...
  • Incuspaze Find office space in Edappally, Kochi with Incuspaze.
  • IndiQube Cyber Green Coworking space in Kakkanad
  • IndiQube Paradise Coworking space in Chakkaraparambu
  • InnerSpace Coworking Innerspace Coworking brings you best-in-class coworking space in Kochi - whether it's new philosophies around work, design, or operations.
  • InnerSpace Coworking Innerspace Coworking brings you best-in-class coworking space in Kochi - whether it's new philosophies around work, design, or operations.
  • Innerspace Coworking ( ഇന്നർ സ്പേസ് കോ വർക്കിംഗ് ) Innerspace Coworking brings you best-in-class coworking space in Kochi - whether it's new philosophies around work, design, or operations.
  • InnerSpace Coworking (Kaloor Innerspace Coworking brings you best-in-class coworking space in Kochi - whether it's new philosophies around work, design, or operations.
  • InQ Innovation Coworking space in Palarivattom
  • Kubz Fully furnished office space at Kakkanad and Kochi | Best coworking and business space Ernakulam. Private office space Kakkanad.
  • La Finest Spaces Coworking space in Kadavanthra
  • Lulu Cyber Tower Kochi Discover LuLu Techpark, leading IT Parks in Kochi offering premium office spaces and modern infrastructure.
  • Mikro Grafeio (Beyond Workspaces) Discover comprehensive workplace and workforce solutions at Mikrografeio.
  • Monlash Business Centre Monlash Business Centre is created with your business success in mind. Ready to Occupy, Premium office space for an affordable price.
  • Regus Coworking space in Kacheripady
  • SmartCity, Kochi SmartCity Kochi is an integrated knowledge based private IT township in Kochi or Cochin…
  • Spacelance Get a reliable and affordable Coworking Space in Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, Kochi and Angamaly (Ernakulam).
  • Spazehive Co-Working and Managed Office Space Coworking space in Kakkanad
  • Spazeone Discover Shared Office Space & CoWorking Space in Kochi at J Tower, Kakkanad.
  • SpazeOne Co-working Space Vyttila Upgrade to our Coworking Space, Shared & Office Spaces in Kochi at Syama Business Hub.
  • SpazeOne Coworking Space in Kochi Infra Futura Find coworking space in Kochi across 10 SpazeOne locations in Kakkanad, Infopark, Vyttila, MG Road, Marine Drive and more.
  • Spazeone Managed Office Space Discover flexible coworking space and private office rentals at Spazeone, thoughtfully designed to boost productivity, collaboration…
  • The Cubico Coworking space in MG Road
  • Thrive Space Coworking space in Kakkanad
  • VIRTUAL OFFICE KOCHI Virtual office in Kochi, Kerala. Get NOC, Agreement, tax receipt & Mail-Handling with virtual office address in kochi for registrations.
  • Vismaya Infopark Kochi Leading IT park in Kerala offering premium workspaces, innovation hubs, and business growth opportunities.
  • Wee Spaces Flexible coworking spaces, managed offices & virtual offices in Kochi, Trivandrum, Calicut & Coimbatore. Zero setup costs, instant move-in.
  • Wolfpack Workspaces Coworking space in Ernakulam South
  • Workshaala (Kochi) Coworking space in Kochi: Coworking spaces have revolutionized how we think of workplaces. In the business world, numerous kinds......

Cafes 40

Communities 13

Incubators 9

Investors 5

Startups

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Open (Open Financial Technologies) Fintech

Anish Achuthan, Ajeesh Achuthan, Mabel Chacko, Deena Jacob

SME connected-banking and business-payments platform; Asia's first neobank and Kerala's first fintech unicorn. Founders from Kochi; HQ is in Bengaluru, flag: Kerala-origin, HQ in Bengaluru (not Kochi-HQ).

Agrima Infotech AI

Anoop Balakrishnan, Arun Ravi, Nikhil Dharman

Computer-vision platform recognising Indian fruits/vegetables from images to enable barcode-less self-checkout. HQ in Kochi, Kerala (pre-acquisition).

Ammachies Consumer brands

Manufacturer and exporter of authentic Kerala food products - spices, snacks, rice products and pickles - shipping to UAE, USA, UK and beyond. Kerala-based food manufacturer/exporter; HQ Kochi/Kerala (verify...

Arkyn Studios SaaS

B2B SaaS iOS app suite delivering mobile UX for enterprise SAP users. HQ in Kochi, Kerala.

Biowell Foods Consumer brands

Food-products company offering pickles, fish and related packaged foods.

Bubuild/Tuttifrutti Interactive AI

Game-development studio building interactive gaming experiences. HQ in Kochi, Kerala.

Edurupt Edtech

Skill-development startup using a digital hybrid cohort model combining self-paced digital content with live instructor-led sessions. Headquartered in Kochi, Kerala.

FlyCart Fintech

Althaf Jahangeer, Mohammed Shiras, Muhammed Azhar, Yadu CL

Enterprise software for mobile payments and point-of-sale solutions. HQ in Kochi, Kerala.

Foodies Buddy Foodtech

Cloud-based mobile application providing ERP solutions for restaurants and food businesses.

Greenovative Foods (Green Meat) Foodtech

Develops 'Green Meat', a plant-based meat substitute. Kerala-based (Kochi region); verify exact HQ city.

KriraAI AI

Divyang Mandani

AI development company building customised AI and IT solutions for businesses. HQ in Kochi, Kerala.

Masalabox (Masala Box Food Networks) Foodtech

Harsha Thachery, Liya Verghese

Online marketplace and subscription service delivering homemade meals prepared by a network of 200+ FSSAI-compliant home chefs. Founded and headquartered in Kochi, Kerala (later scaled into Bengaluru).

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VCs

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Konglo Ventures Kochi

Sector-agnostic; heavy on SaaS / enterprise applications, consumer, foodtech, retail. Pre-seed to Seed, occasional Series A follow-on. Kerala-linked: BuildNext, CareStack, Zoko, Profoundis (exit), Woolly, Cookd, CertifyMe. Also Seekho, A...

Kerala Angel Network (KAN) Kochi, Kerala

Sector-agnostic. Early-stage / growth stage, pre-Series A. ZappyHire, NittyGritti, NutriZoe, GoofyTails, FemiSafe, Bumberry, PreMagic, PillsBee, NymbleUp, Rosh.ai, CargoFL, Avishkaar, QuickShift; invested ~INR 6-10 Cr in a recent year. I...

Sparks Angel Network Kerala

Sector-agnostic (members cover medtech, AI, blockchain, logistics, agritech). Early-stage / seed, pre-Series A. Limner, Evelabs Technologies, ZappyHire, Greenikk, FemiSafe, A Toddler Thing, Banzan Studios, Manetain. Individual angels ~$1...

Kerala Venture Capital Fund (KVCF) Kochi, Kerala

IT, biotechnology, renewable energy, general industry. Early-stage. Innoz Technologies, MobME Wireless Solutions, Avaz Innovations. unknown per-deal; flagship fund ~INR 20 crore, close-ended

Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) HQ Thiruvananthapuram

Sector-agnostic industrial + tech startups. Seed to growth (equity + soft loans). unknown (backs seed-fund startups; provides scale-up soft loans up to INR 50 lakh). Equity up to 26%; preference shares up to 11%; scale-up soft loans up t...

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) — Seed Fund + Fund of Funds Kochi, Kerala

Sector-agnostic; tech, deeptech, SaaS. Idea to seed (direct); early-stage via partner AIFs. Funded 550+ startups; Fund of Funds is LP in 16 VC funds channeling capital to Kerala startups. Seed support up to INR 15 lakh (soft loan at 6%);...

Callapina Capital Kerala-origin GPs

Sector-agnostic; SaaS, water/climate, consumer. Pre-seed, Seed, pre-Series A. Seekho, JUST Egg, Cookd, BuildNext, CareStack, Runo; ~32-33 companies, ~$4M Fund I, 4 exits >31% IRR. $100K-$250K

Buimerc Core Investments Pvt. Ltd. Kochi, Kerala

Sector-agnostic; established businesses with growth potential. Growth / established companies (also early-stage via principals). unknown (Chairman Emeritus Balachandran is an active TiE Kerala angel)

Balagopal Chandrasekhar Kochi / Kerala

unknown (broad; ex-medical devices entrepreneur). Early-stage. unknown (Founder-President of TiE Kerala; longtime Kerala angel)

Raveendranath Kamath Kochi / Kerala

Edtech and broader. Early-stage. unknown (Co-founder/CFO Next Education; 'Midas Investor' Destination Kerala Startup Award 2017)

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Incubators

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Maker Village Kerala Technology Innovation Zone, KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kalamassery, Kochi

Electronic hardware / Electronics System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM); automation, AI/ML, robotics, drones, IoT, autonomous vehicles, AR/VR, biomedical instrumentation, additive manufacturing. 60,000 sq ft facility; coworking, electroni...

Startup Village (historical) KINFRA Hi-Tech Park, Kalamassery, near Kochi

Telecom, mobile and internet-first tech startups (student and early-stage). Incubation space, mentorship (chief mentor Kris Gopalakrishnan, Infosys co-founder), FinTech Accelerator (2015, with Federal Bank & MobME). Launched April 2012 a...

USHUS (Cochin Shipyard Startup Programme) Cochin Shipyard Ltd, Perumanoor, Kochi 682015

Maritime-sector startups: shipbuilding tech, marine engineering, regulatory/financial/marketing support for maritime innovation. Seed grants up to Rs 50 lakh; prototyping grants up to Rs 1 crore; equity investment (CSL up to ~9% stake); ...

IBM Ecosystem Incubation Center (EIC), Kochi Kochi, Kerala

Early-stage ventures, software upskilling, co-innovation across startups, enterprises and academia. Incubation space, skill-building programs, co-innovation and collaboration hub. Launched July 2025; early-stage, scale unknown

NRI-TBI (Non-Resident Indian Technology Business Incubator) Thapasya Building, Infopark, Kakkanad, Kochi 682030

NRI/diaspora-led startups; future farming tech, embedded/electronic systems, telecom/mobile, green energy, oil & gas tech, tourism, logistics, e-commerce, e-learning. 2,500 sq ft at Infopark; furnished AC office modules (1-10 seat); phys...

Rajagiri Gyan Prayag Incubation Centre Rajagiri College of Social Sciences, Kalamassery, Kochi

Student and alumni startups; social innovation and enterprise development. Three-zone facility (idea germination, development, graduation); office space, furniture, computers, high-speed LAN/WiFi, seminar/conference halls, mentorship via...

Amrita TBI (regional relevance; HQ outside Kochi) HQ at Amritapuri Campus, Kollam, Kerala

Technology, healthcare, agriculture, hardware (PRAYAS); multidisciplinary deep tech. Incubation/coworking, funding up to Rs 1 crore per startup, accelerator, PRAYAS hardware program, Entrepreneur-in-Residence (NIDHI-EIR), 100+ labs. 302 ...

KIED (Kerala Institute for Entrepreneurship Development) Seaport-Airport Road, Kalamassery, Kochi

Entrepreneurship development, incubation, MSME growth and acceleration; leadership/management training. 21 cubicle incubation spaces (Rs 5,000 + GST/month), meeting hall, conference hall; ideation-to-acceleration programs, mentorship, tr...

AIC-KUFOS Kochi Foundation KUFOS, Panangad, Kochi

Fisheries, aquaculture, marine/ocean-studies and blue-economy startups; sustainable seafood and marine tech. Incubation support, mentorship, commercialization support; funded by Rs 10 crore AIM/NITI Aayog grant. India's first fisheries-f...

Coworking

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Incuspaze - Infra Futura (Kakkanad) Infra Futura Building, opp. Bharat Matha College, Kakkanad

Premium coworking; startups and mid-size teams; IT-corridor vibe. Front desk, printing, housekeeping, high-speed internet, 100% power backup, cafeteria, meeting rooms. Incuspaze operates 44+ locations across India; this is its Kakkanad I...

InnerSpace Coworking - Edappally Edappally, Ernakulam

~10,000 sq ft; hotdesks, dedicated and private offices. High-speed WiFi, state-of-the-art IT infrastructure, meeting rooms, pantry. Fills InnerSpace's north-Kochi (Edappally) catchment.. ~Rs 7,500-8,500/mo per desk (brand range)

Corrazone Panadans Avenue, Kalamassery

Uniquely designed, green surroundings, focus-enabling; team workspaces. High-speed internet, hangout lobby, team workspaces, pantry, parking, lounge. Near CUSAT and educational institutions; serves the Kalamassery belt north of Kakkanad.

Bizcospaces Infra Futura Building, Kakkanad, Ernakulam

Aesthetically designed, distraction-free; small-to-mid teams; IT-corridor vibe. Front desk, printing, housekeeping, high-speed internet, 100% power backup. Boutique independent in the same Infra Futura tower as Incuspaze, in the Kakkanad...

Coffeebar (Fort Kochi) Fort Kochi

Cafe-plus-workspace hybrid; digital nomads / remote workers; heritage tourist vibe. High-speed WiFi, power outlets, comfortable seating, cafe/F&B. Cited as the best coworking-style option in Fort Kochi for digital nomads (atmosphere over...

Communities

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TiE Kerala TiE Global

Entrepreneurship, mentoring, angel funding, youth entrepreneurship; one state, one chapter (Kochi is a primary hub alongside Kozhikode). Flagship TiECon Kerala summit (annual, ~May, residential at Zuri Kumarakom, 3000+ attendees); 'My St...

Kerala Angel Network (KAN) Initiative of TiE Kerala

Early/growth-stage startup investment and mentoring; ticket size ~Rs.50L-3.5cr, pre-Series-A. Pitch sessions, due diligence, investing (e.g., Zappyhire, Cookd), mentoring and market access for portfolio. Active (launched 2019); recurring...

Headstart Kochi (Headstart Network Foundation) Headstart Network Foundation

Early-stage startup networking, product demos, peer learning. 'Startup Saturday' monthly meetup (traditionally 2nd Saturday), networking, demos, learning from seasoned founders. Chapter historically active in Kochi; national Startup Satu...

NASSCOM Startup Warehouse / 10,000 Startups (Kochi) NASSCOM

Tech startup incubation, funding and support; NASSCOM's state office in Kerala. Incubation at Infopark Kochi campus; mentorship with Google/Microsoft/IBM support; part of NASSCOM 10,000 Startups; NASSCOM Emerge-50 awards recognize Kerala...

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) — Integrated Startup Complex Government of Kerala

State nodal agency for entrepreneurship, incubation, funding, IEDC network; hosts flagship state programs. Runs Integrated Startup Complex (Kalamassery, Kochi; 13.5 acres, 180,000 sq ft) housing Maker Village, BIONEST, BRINC; women progr...

Maker Village Kochi MeitY, Govt of India + Govt of Kerala

India's largest electronic hardware incubator & ESDM facility; deep tech. Incubates ~80 hardware startups in robotics, drones, IoT, AI/ML, AR/VR, biomedical, additive manufacturing; labs, SMT line, 3D printing, prototyping; Centre of Exc...

Startup Village (historic) DST

Telecom/tech startup incubation; India's first PPP-model TBI. Incubated 450-530+ startups 2012-2015; won National Award for TBI; catalyzed Kerala's startup movement. DORMANT/defunct as an active brand, operations effectively subsumed; fo...

TinkerHub Foundation / TinkerSpace Nonprofit

Peer-led, community-based tech learning for young people (esp. girls); campus tech clubs. Runs TinkerSpace, a 24x7 open maker space in Kochi (publicly accessible GPU, VR, 3D printers; ~120 visitors/day; ~100 community orgs use it for mee...

GDG Cochin Google Developer Groups

Google technologies, open source, general software/AI development. DevFest Kochi (annual), workshops, tech talks, 'Startup Success Days Kochi'; currently 'rebuilding' with beginner-friendly events. Active but rebuilding (per own descript...

GDG Cloud Kochi Google Developer Groups

Google Cloud, Generative AI, cloud-native development. Google Cloud Community Day Kochi 2025 (400+ attendees); 'I/O + AI Mashup'; 'Women in AI' events; regular meetups. Active (2025 events confirmed)

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Cafes

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Chaicofi Kaloor

casual co-working, team hangouts, solo reading/light work

Wide coffee/tea range, healthy salads/wraps, plus continental (burgers, pizza, pasta); gaming lounge

Approx 11:00-23:00 (confirm)

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SkyGrove Cafe Kaloor

casual meetings, coffee catch-ups, small gatherings

Lavazza coffee, continental (burgers, pizza, pasta, Italian), gourmet breakfast

Unknown (confirm)

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Cafe Coffee Day — Kaloor-Kadavanthra Kaloor-Kadavanthra Rd

solo work, casual 1:1 meetings

CCD coffee menu, snacks

Approx 10:00-23:00 (confirm)

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The Coffee Grove Kochi

solo morning/afternoon work, casual

Cold brew, banana bread

Approx 08:00-19:00 (closes early)

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The Greenhouse Cafe Kochi

solo deep work, calm sessions

Avocado toast, green smoothies, healthy menu

Approx 09:00-20:00

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Urban Blend Cafe Kochi

solo work, casual meetings

Nitro coffee, bagels

Approx 10:00-21:00

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Deli (standalone work cafe) Marine Drive

solo work, casual co-working, video calls

Cafe fare/snacks; positioned as a budget coworking-style cafe

Unknown (confirm)

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Kubz — Marine Drive (coworking cafe) Marine Drive

solo deep work, video calls, investor meetings, team offsite

Coworking desks, private cabins, meeting rooms on Marine Drive

Business hours (confirm)

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Answers about the Kochi startup scene

What does the startup ecosystem in Kochi look like?

Kochi's ecosystem is strongest in SaaS, Fintech and D2C, with a growing bench of companies building across the map. The Founder Circuit and vertical pages above list who is building what, filterable by vertical.

Where do founders network in Kochi?

Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Kakkanad (Infopark Phase I & II). eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Kochi, alongside the vertical communities listed below. The simplest first step is to RSVP to an upcoming event.

How do I find a co-founder in Kochi?

Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Kochi, meet people building adjacent things, and the conversations tend to find their own way to co-founder fit.

How do I join the startup community in Kochi?

eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Kochi event above, RSVP, and walk in. There is no application or membership fee, and the meetups are built so first time founders and seasoned operators end up in the same conversation.

Which are the top startup verticals in Kochi?

SaaS, Fintech and D2C lead, with active clusters in several more. Use the vertical chips above to browse the companies in each, or open a vertical page to see the names rising in that category.

Who are the active investors and VCs in Kochi?

Kochi has a working layer of VCs, micro VCs, family offices and angel networks. The investors section below lists the firms and networks active here, grouped by type.

Which incubators and accelerators are in Kochi?

The city has a mix of university and institutional incubators, government backed programs and private accelerators. The incubators section below lists them, alongside the coworking spaces where early teams set up.

What are the best startup events and meetups in Kochi?

The upcoming events block above is live: RSVP to the next Kochi meetup. eChai's events are free and open, and the communities section lists the other vertical meetups and conferences worth following.

New to Kochi's startup scene? Start here.

eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Kochi. No membership, no fee, just show up. RSVP to the next one and meet the people building the city.

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