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.

Thiruvananthapuram Startup Ecosystem: Founders, Events, Investors

eChai Ventures is a slow founder network. It is built by founders showing up at open meetups, demo days and dinners, and this is its page for Thiruvananthapuram: what is on here, what has been, and who is here.

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What is on in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Thiruvananthapuram's startups, on one map.

The Startup Grid puts Thiruvananthapuram's startups on the map where they work, with the city's investors, incubators and coworking spaces beside them, and walks you round them part of town by part of town.

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Where founders in Thiruvananthapuram build.

Startups

Genrobotics (Genrobotic Innovations) Thiruvananthapuram
Axnol Digital Solutions Thiruvananthapuram
Balnc Care Thiruvananthapuram
CareStack Thiruvananthapuram
DAAD (Digital Arts Academy for the Deaf) Thiruvananthapuram
Engagespot Thiruvananthapuram

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Investors

Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) Thiruvananthapuram
Kerala Angel Network (KAN) Kochi/Ernakulam
Sparks Angel Network (formerly SmartSparks; part of Venture Way) Kozhikode
Venture Way (Ideatory / Beyond Z) Kozhikode, Kerala
Malabar Angel Network (MAN) Kannur, North Kerala
Unicorn India Ventures Mumbai + Bengaluru

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Incubators and accelerators

TIMed (Technology Business Incubator for Medical Devices & Biomaterials) Biomedical Technology Wing
ITIH-TBI / Startup Village (Indian Telecom Innovation Hub) ICFOSS 'Swatantra', South Pavilion, Sports Hub, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram 695581
ICFOSS FOSS Incubator ICFOSS 'Swatantra', Sports Hub, Karyavattom, Thiruvananthapuram 695581
GTech MuLearn (MuLearn Foundation) Technopark Campus, Kazhakkoottam, Thiruvananthapuram 695581
Innovation Incubator Advisory (P) Ltd G-1 / L-1, Thejaswini Building, Technopark Campus, Thiruvananthapuram 695581
BioNest (RGCB Bio-Incubator) RGCB Campus, Thiruvananthapuram

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Coworking

Dotspace (Kowdiar) Ushasandya Building, Devaswom Board Jct, Kowdiar
Dotspace (Kazhakuttam) Kazhakuttam, near Technopark main IT hub
The Atomic Near Technopark Phase 1, Kazhakootam, 695582
Hatch Spaces RRD Building, Sasthamangalam Jct, Sasthamangalam
Trial Bench 3rd Floor, City Centre Building, Vellayambalam-Sasthamangalam Rd, Althara Nagar, Vellayambalam
Connect Hive 2nd Floor, Asiatic Business Centre, Kazhakuttam

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Communities

TiE Kerala TiE Global. Kerala chapter is state-wide
Headstart Network – Trivandrum Headstart Network Foundation
GDG Thiruvananthapuram (Google Developer Group) Google Developer Groups
GDG Cloud Trivandrum Google Developer Groups. HQ: Trivandrum.
GDG on Campus – College of Engineering Trivandrum (CET) Google Developer Groups on Campus
Women Techmakers (WTM) Trivandrum Google Women Techmakers / WTM India. Trivandrum chapter.

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Where to work from

Third Wave Coffee - Trivandrum Airport Airport area
Starbucks - Lulu Mall Anayara
Bun Belly Cafe Kazhakkoottam
Cafe Coffee Day - Technopark Campus (Ginger Hotel) Kazhakkoottam
Cafe Coffee Day - Kazhakuttam (next to Technopark Club House) Kazhakuttam
Cofi Club Kesavadasapuram

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Questions about Thiruvananthapuram.

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.

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