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Trivandrum International School

33 startups on the map where they work.

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  1. Proposed eChai Startup Demo Day in Thiruvananthapuram
    6 pm - 8 pm
    1 of 20 interested

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On the map

Technopark 13

  • Beagle Security SaaS in Technopark
  • chargeMOD Find the best EV charging stations across India with chargeMOD, offering reliable charging solutions in Andhra Pradesh, Tamil Nadu…
  • FieldNXT SaaS in Technopark
  • Genrobotics (Genrobotic Innovations) Genrobotic Innovations Private Limited is one of the top robotics companies in India…
  • Hex20 HEX20 is an innovative SmallSat company providing cost-effective platforms, customized hardware…
  • Klivolks Klivolks offers products and services such as design, development and deploying in platforms including Android, iOS, Cloud, Web and IoT.
  • Lumicel Animation Studios Media / creator in Technopark
  • PPLIO Technologies PPLIO | AI-Powered Productivity, Performance, and Time Tracking Tool that Nurtures High Performance in Organizations
  • PurpleHealth Book appointments online Video Chat with a doctor Ask a question Medical Tourism | India | USA | UK.
  • QBurst QBurst is a design-led digital engineering company powered by High AI-Q™, delivering the intelligence, experiences…
  • Skysmile Technologies AI healthcare diagnostics, climate intelligence, and enterprise conversational AI from Technopark, Kerala. NVIDIA Inception Partner.
  • SunTec Business Solutions SunTec is the world's #1 relationship-based pricing solutions.
  • Toonz Media Group (Toonz Animation India) Toonz Media Group is an animation company in India serving Asia, Europe, MENA & beyond…

Palayam 3

Kazhakkoottam 2

  • CareStack CareStack is an award-winning, cloud dental practice management software trusted by thousands of dentists & dental practices.
  • Hyreo SaaS in Kazhakkoottam

Pattom 2

  • Cosmopolitan Hospital Cosmopolitan Hospital is a 360-bed multi-specialty hospital in Thiruvananthapuram providing advanced healthcare, expert doctors…
  • GreenRich Academy Greens Academy offers premier coaching for IELTS, PTE, and UGC NET English courses in Trivandrum.

Ambalamukku 1

  • Axnol Digital Solutions Axnol Digital Solutions is a leading IT consulting and best software development Company in Trivandum,Kerala,India.

Anayara 1

  • MyDesignation MyDesignation offers a wide variety of stylish and comfortable fashion clothing for men including shirts, t-shirts, hoodies, jackets…

Chackai 1

Kesavadasapuram 1

Killipalam 1

  • PRS Hospital PRS Hospital - The best hospital in trivandrum with 30 years of excellence in health care with the best infertility department…

Kumarapuram 1

Nedumangad 1

Pappanamcode 1

Sasthamangalam 1

Thampanoor 1

  • Balnc Care Building intelligent Physics based Real-World Models and edge computational architectures.

Vazhuthacaud 1

Vellayambalam 1

Vizhinjam 1

Where the city gathers

Campuses 43

Coworking spaces 13

  • Carnival Technopark Thiruvananthapuram Coworking space in Technopark
  • Centre Space Upgrade your work experience at Center Space in Thycaud Thiruvananthapuram. Find the perfect coworking space today.
  • Connect Hive Discover Trivandrum
  • Dotspace (Kowdiar) Best coworking and office in Kerala.
  • Fortune Spaces Looking for a coworking space in Trivandrum? Enjoy modern workspaces, conference rooms, 24/7 access, and affordable flexible memberships.
  • Hatch Spaces Find a perfect office space for your business in Trivandrum.
  • Incuspaze Discover premium office space in Kowdiar, Trivandrum at Incuspaze Aspinwall House.
  • Kikstaart Cowork (Kikstaart Growth Hub) Coworking space in Kazhakkoottam
  • Regus Coworking space in Karamana
  • SpazeOne Find coworking space in Trivandrum at SpazeOne, Aakkulam.
  • The Atomic Flexible workspaces that spark exponential growth. Designed for today
  • Trial Bench Coworking space in Sasthamangalam
  • Workshaala Workshaala Carnival offers managed office spaces in Thiruvananthapuram with ergonomic setups, 24/7 access, and modern amenities.

Cafes 13

Communities 12

Incubators 7

Investor 1

Startups

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DAAD (Digital Arts Academy for the Deaf) Edtech

Remya Raj, Sulu Naushad, Abey James

Edtech product company delivering accessible technical education (mostly IT) to deaf students via a web/desktop hybrid app supporting offline and online courses; claims to be the first startup exclusively se...

Engagespot SaaS

Shiv Shankar, Anand Sukumaran, Anandu S

Notification-infrastructure platform enabling developers to build scalable transactional/multi-channel notification systems. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.

Finotes SaaS

Robin Panicker, Jithin Mathew Panicker, Don Peter

Mobile app performance-monitoring and bug-detection platform that auto-detects bugs across development, testing and production environments. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram (US entity Finotes Inc).

Genrobotics Medical & Mobility Deeptech

Vimal Govind Manikandan Kondayath (Genrobotics group)

Robotic gait trainer 'G Gaiter' using AI and patented pneumatic exoskeleton tech for neuro-rehabilitation. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

Hesper Tech Logistics

Salman, Viswanath, Vimal

Automotive-safety mechatronics startup developing an autonomous braking / drowsy-driving prevention system to reduce accidents. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.

IBS Software SaaS

V K Mathews

Enterprise SaaS platform powering mission-critical operations for aviation, tour & cruise, hospitality and logistics companies globally. Headquartered at Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram.

Strava Technologies

Jancy Jose

Geospatial intelligence and space-technology / cybersecurity company; large-scale 3D map production and Industry 4.0 space-tech applications. First product 'Cyber Monkey' is a cloud-based geospatial intellig...

Subdine (Subdine Solutions) Foodtech

Nithin John

Two-part food-tech company: a mobile food-ordering and delivery platform aggregating 150+ Trivandrum restaurants with flat discounts, and Subdine POS restaurant billing/management software (hardware + softwa...

Thiruvananthapuram Game Dev (TGD) Gaming

Indian game development studio specializing in mobile, PC and AR/VR games; started as a small team of gamers/developers at Technopark. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram (Technopark).

uFarms.io Agritech

Ebin Alias, Thanveer Ahemed S, Richard M Joy, Prince John Joseph, Sangeeth Surendran, Ajay Basil Varghese, Prajosh Premdaa, Jopaul John

Customizable IoT farm-automation system automating nutrient mixing, dosing, fertigation and climate control via sensors and a smartphone app; set up Kerala's first and biggest automated hydroponic farm in Th...

Veshort SaaS

Fahad Mohammed

All-in-one link-management and URL-shortening platform with bio pages, QR codes, CTA overlays and analytics for marketers. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram.

Finline Fintech

Hari Sasi, James Dominic

Online platform to create investment-ready project reports and financial documents for bank loans and fundraising. Headquartered in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.

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VCs

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Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Thiruvananthapuram

Sector agnostic; strong in deeptech, robotics, AI, SaaS, fintech, agritech, healthtech. Idea, pre-seed, seed, early-stage; LP in later-stage AIFs via Fund-of-Funds. Direct seed/soft-loan and grant support to Genrobotics (Trivandrum), Har...

Kerala Angel Network (KAN) Kochi/Ernakulam

Sector agnostic (D2C, SaaS, AI, HR-tech, pharma, personal products). Early / growth stage, pre-Series A scale-up. FemiSafe, Zappyhire, Premagic, Nutrizoe, Goofy Tails, Bumberry, Pillsbee, NittyGritti, Cookd, Rosh AI (~24 companies, 5 out...

Sparks Angel Network (formerly SmartSparks; part of Venture Way) Kozhikode

Sector agnostic; increasing AI/deeptech focus via Venture Way / Beyond Z. Pre-seed / seed, before Series A. Limner, Evelabs, Muse Wearables, Greenikk, Zappyhire, FemiSafe, A Toddler Thing. Network round ~$50k, $100k; individual angels ~$...

Venture Way (Ideatory / Beyond Z) Kozhikode, Kerala

AI, deeptech, sector agnostic. Idea to seed. Curates and manages Sparks Angel Network portfolio (Limner, Evelabs, Muse Wearables, Greenikk, etc.); 15+ startups across India/US/Middle East. unknown (deploys via Sparks network)

Malabar Angel Network (MAN) Kannur, North Kerala

Tech-enabled, Kerala-rooted; agritech, cleantech, healthcare, education, IT, social impact. Early stage / seed. Woolly Farms, Farmers Fresh Zone (co-invest with IAN & Native Angels), Clootrack. Rs 2.5 lakh, Rs 50 lakh (up to ~Rs 1.5 cror...

Unicorn India Ventures Mumbai + Bengaluru

Deeptech, robotics, fintech, SaaS, AI. Seed to Series A/B; deeptech. Genrobotics (Trivandrum), early backer (~Rs 70 lakh in 2016, follow-ons); also Sequretek, Pharmarack, Clootrack, SmartCoin, Open. Rs 1-10 crore (Fund III avg Rs 10-15 c...

Zoho Corporation (corporate / strategic investor) Chennai / Tenkasi, Tamil Nadu

Deeptech, robotics, SaaS. Growth / strategic. Genrobotics (Trivandrum), Rs 20 crore (~$2.6M) invested May 2022. ~Rs 20 crore (this deal)

Seafund Bengaluru

Deeptech, robotics, AI, hardware. Pre-seed / seed, deeptech. Genrobotics (Trivandrum), institutional investor. unknown (typically ~Rs 1-5 crore seed)

300 Ventures Kochi/Ernakulam

Real estate tech, tech and tech-enabled startups. Early stage / seed. Premagic (event-marketing SaaS, Kerala-rooted)

Phoenix Angels Kerala

Government-spend sectors: defence, solar/wind energy, water infrastructure. Very early stage / pre-seed. Charge MOD (Kerala EV-charging startup), led Rs 2.5 crore pre-seed. Average cheque ~Rs 1 crore

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Incubators

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ITIH-TBI / Startup Village (Indian Telecom Innovation Hub) ICFOSS 'Swatantra', South Pavilion, Sports Hub, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram 695581

Telecom and information technology; student startups. Incubation, mentorship, funding (Rs 100 crore corpus planned to back ~1,000 student startups over 10 years). India's first PPP telecom-industry startup incubator (founded 2012). Note:...

ICFOSS FOSS Incubator ICFOSS 'Swatantra', Sports Hub, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram 695581

Free and open-source software and hardware startups. Sector-specific incubation, mentorship, KSUM-linked support (established 2019)

GTech MuLearn (MuLearn Foundation) Technopark Campus, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram 695581

Peer learning, skilling and talent development feeding the startup/IT ecosystem. Digital peer-learning platform, micro-communities, industry mentorship, hackathons/seminars (not a classic equity incubator). Large student learner communit...

Innovation Incubator Advisory (P) Ltd G-1 / L-1, Thejaswini Building, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram 695581

Software product engineering, AI/AR-VR/metaverse, deep-tech venture building. Startup builder/studio, accelerator services, product engineering, design studio, DevOps, due diligence, strategy. Founded 2015; HQ in Technopark Thiruvanantha...

WISE (Women Incubation, Startups and Entrepreneurship), Digital University Kerala Technopark Phase IV

Women entrepreneurship; digital sciences and technology ventures. Financial, physical, technological and infrastructure seed support; incubation for women-led startups

STIIC (Space Technology Innovation & Incubation Centre), IIST IIST Campus, Valiamala, Thiruvananthapuram 695547

Deep-tech and space-related technologies (spacecraft, payloads, rockets). Incubation for deep-tech/space startups, access to IIST research facilities and expertise. Incubated companies include Vashishtha Research, SPACETIME 4D, InterCosm...

IEDC Network (Innovation & Entrepreneurship Development Centres) Program HQ at KSUM, Technopark, Thiruvananthapuram

Student innovation and entrepreneurship; idea-to-prototype. Pre-incubation, mentorship, prototyping support, seed/idea grants, collaboration space; Academic Internship Programme. Launched 2014; one of India's largest student entrepreneur...

Amrita Technology Business Incubator (Amrita TBI) — NOTE: NOT in TVM Amritapuri, Clappana, Kollam district, Kerala

Deep-tech, healthcare, agritech, IT startups. Incubation space, mentorship, grants, AIC-linked funding. Listed here only to flag exclusion: it is the nearest major Kerala Atal Incubation Centre / TBI but is HEADQUARTERED IN KOLLAM, not T...

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) G3B, Thejaswini, Technopark Phase 1, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram 695581

Sector-agnostic; IT/ITeS, deep-tech, AI, IoT, hardware, healthtech, emerging tech. Seed/grant funding (idea & product grants), incubation space, LEAP co-working, FabLab/AI/XR/Design labs, mentorship, IEDC network, accelerator programs, g...

Technopark Technology Business Incubator (T-TBI) Technopark Campus, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram 695581

IT / ITeS and technology-based product startups. Economical plug-and-play incubation space, seed funding, mentorship, gestation-period support. Historic pioneer TBI (KSUM grew out of it); incubated 70+ companies with 35+ graduating into ...

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Coworking

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HIVE Startups Kazhakkoottam

Small; budget-friendly hub for startups, freelancers, small teams; no 24/7 access. WiFi, meeting rooms, pantry, coffee/tea, AC, power backup, 2W/4W parking, printer, first-aid, security. One of the more affordable Technopark-adjacent opt...

ASMAN IT Park Pallinada, opposite Technopark main gate, near Attinkuzhi, Kazhakkoottam

~2,500+ sq ft; furnished cabins, dedicated desks; conference hall for 50; startup infra focus. Dedicated workspace, furnished cabins, meeting rooms, 50-person conference hall, WiFi, parking. Directly opposite Technopark main gate; positi...

B-HUB (CCCIET) Thiruvananthapuram

Campus-linked innovation/coworking hub; students, early founders. WiFi, desks, meeting rooms, campus facilities. Institution-linked innovation hub (listed on CoworkingCafe). From ~Rs 1,300/day for desks; monthly memberships available

Technopark Smart Business Centre / TBI Technopark campus, Kazhakkoottam

Large ecosystem; plug-and-play launchpad units + Technology Business Incubation Cell under Kerala Startup Mission. Ready-to-move offices, incubation support, IT infrastructure, green campus, food courts, ecosystem of peer startups. Asia'...

Asiatic Business Centre Kazhakuttam, near Technopark

Serene business-centre setting; houses startups, IT companies and other tenants (hosts Connect Hive). Office suites, shared facilities, parking; networking with Technopark proximity. Building/business centre near Technopark that hosts co...

Communities

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TiE Kerala TiE Global. Kerala chapter is state-wide

Entrepreneur mentorship, funding connections, scaling startups across sectors (IT, health, agri-tech, women entrepreneurship). Mentorship, TiE Young Entrepreneurs (school programs in 25+ schools incl. Trivandrum), Women in Business Concl...

Headstart Network – Trivandrum Headstart Network Foundation

Early-stage founder networking, product demos, peer learning. Startup Saturday monthly meetups (product/service demos, discussions, networking). LIKELY DORMANT in Trivandrum. Headstart historically listed Trivandrum among its 12+ cities,...

GDG Thiruvananthapuram (Google Developer Group) Google Developer Groups

Google technologies + broader tech (Android, web, ML/AI, cloud); developer upskilling. Meetups, workshops, codelabs, DevFest (annual), International Women's Day tech events, Tech 4.0 sessions. ACTIVE. ~1,620 members. Recent: DevFest 2025...

GDG Cloud Trivandrum Google Developer Groups. HQ: Trivandrum.

Google Cloud, data processing, ML, cloud infrastructure, containerization, Kubernetes, DevOps/DevSecOps (incl. non-GCP tech). Monthly cloud-focused meetups, co-hosts DevFest and IWD with GDG Thiruvananthapuram. ACTIVE (co-hosts 2025 even...

GDG on Campus – College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) Google Developer Groups on Campus

Student-led developer learning, Google technologies, collaborative dev environment. Campus workshops, codelabs, study jams, hackathon prep. Active (student-led, tied to academic calendar). Activity level not independently verified for 20...

Women Techmakers (WTM) Trivandrum Google Women Techmakers / WTM India. Trivandrum chapter.

Visibility, community and resources for women in technology. Meetups, tech talks, technical sessions, IWD events (often with GDG). Active but intermittent. Held meetups (incl. 'Introduction to WTM Trivandrum'); tied to GDG event cadence....

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Government of Kerala

Statewide startup incubation, funding facilitation, infrastructure, policy, women & student programs. Incubation, LEAP Coworks, Fab Labs, accelerator programs, grants, WISE (women), IEDC network, Huddle Global; runs facilities at Technop...

Huddle Global Organized by Kerala Startup Mission

India's largest beachside startup festival, founders, investors, policymakers, corporates, global networking. 3-day annual festival: pitching, investor meets, panels, exhibitions, networking. ACTIVE, ANNUAL. Huddle Global 2025 held Dec 1...

Startup Grind Trivandrum Startup Grind

Founder education, connections, fireside chats with entrepreneurs/investors. Monthly fireside-chat events bringing founders, CEOs, investors, educators, policymakers together. UNCERTAIN / LIKELY DORMANT. Chapter launched (inaugural event...

NASSCOM (Thiruvananthapuram office) NASSCOM

IT/ITeS industry advocacy, startup support via 10,000 Startups initiative. Industry advocacy, member events; 10,000 Startups warehouse (note: Kerala warehouse is in Kochi/Infopark, NOT Trivandrum). NASSCOM has an office at Park Centre, T...

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Cafes

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Third Wave Coffee - Trivandrum Airport Airport area

short solo work between flights, quick calls

Specialty third-wave coffee, single-origin brews

Aligned with airport/flight hours

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Starbucks - Lulu Mall Anayara

casual meetings, short solo work sessions

Standard Starbucks menu

Mall hours (typically ~11:00 AM-9:30/10:00 PM)

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Bun Belly Cafe Kazhakkoottam

casual meetups, quick solo work

Buns, burgers, coffee - casual bites

unknown (verify locally)

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Cafe Coffee Day - Technopark Campus (Ginger Hotel) Kazhakkoottam

quick coffee break, brief casual catch-up

Standard CCD coffee/snack menu

unknown (verify locally)

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Cafe Coffee Day - Kazhakuttam (next to Technopark Club House) Kazhakuttam

quick coffee break, brief casual catch-up

Standard CCD menu

unknown (verify locally)

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Cofi Club Kesavadasapuram

casual meetings, solo casual work

Coffee, iced teas, club sandwiches, burgers, pasta; vegan options; snooker

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM daily

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The German Bakery Kovalam

casual solo work with a view, informal meetups

Bakes, breakfasts, vegetarian-friendly; Lighthouse Beach view

unknown (tourist-hours; verify locally)

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Cafe Mojo Kowdiar

casual meetups, team casual/offsite

Burgers, sizzlers, red-sauce pasta, mocktails; Chinese/Continental

unknown (verify locally)

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Supreme Upper Crust Kowdiar

casual meetings, informal investor/client catch-ups over food

Artisan pizzas, continental/Italian, fresh bakery & desserts

unknown (verify locally; typically ~10:00 AM-10:00 PM range)

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Zam Zam Restaurant (YMR) Nandancode

team offsite/casual, group meetings over a meal

Arabic/Lebanese - grills, mandi, shawarma; affordable, large portions

unknown (verify locally; typically lunch through late evening)

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Answers about the Thiruvananthapuram startup scene

What does the startup ecosystem in Thiruvananthapuram look like?

Thiruvananthapuram's ecosystem is strongest in SaaS, Deeptech & space and AI, 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

Mostly at community meetups rather than conferences, clustered around hubs like Kazhakkoottam (Technopark belt). eChai runs free, open founder meetups in Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

Go where founders already gather. Most pairings start informally at meetups, not on platforms. Come to a few eChai events in Thiruvananthapuram, 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

eChai is free and open: pick an upcoming Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

SaaS, Deeptech & space and AI 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?

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 Thiruvananthapuram?

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

New to Thiruvananthapuram's startup scene? Start here.

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

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