Building for Bharat,
Since 2016
Formally known as the Foundation for Sandboxstartup Initiatives (FSSI), Deshpande Startups is a two-state, government-recognized Technology Business Incubation center, established under DST-NSTEDB and based in Hubballi, Karnataka.
Bharat's opportunity isn't coming
it's here.
While metros chase tomorrow’s trends, we’re building today’s solutions in Bharat’s heartland. From Hubballi to rural India, Deshpande Startups empowers founders who understand local challenges and create impact.
We are,
Founder-Focused & Bharat-Focused
More than an Incubator,
A Complete Innovation Ecosystem
The Founder Flywheel: Our methodology integrates eight critical elements that founders most need.
Numbers That Tell the Story
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Total Investments
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Disbursed by DS
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Total Investments
Disbursed by DS
Angels/VCs/Others
Grants
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Voices from the
Ecosystem