7 reasons why your startup should incubate with CCoE

Burgeoning entrepreneurship in the country has also ushered in the age of incubators. The number of business incubators has increased to match the needs of the evolving startup ecosystem. As the number of incubators continues to rise, startups face a dilemma while choosing amongst the options.

Despite several options, not all incubators are created equal. Each incubator has its strengths and drawbacks based on its offerings. In fact, an incubator that helps one startup might not necessarily be the best option for another startup. Every entrepreneur should consider the requirements of his/her startup before choosing to enrol into an incubation program. This research is the first critical step while shortlisting an incubator.

Incubation centres provide a platform to small startups and enterprises and supply them with a range of tools, office facilities, administrative support, and mentoring. Most incubators for startups help provide access to funding and forums to connect with investors. They provide an extra edge to the startups and support budding entrepreneurs.

At CCoE, your start-up can gain knowledge from experts and other startups. The CCoE can help you tweak your business idea/s, sell your idea/s to customers and pitch your startup to potential investors and help you with much, much more. Our incubation facility offers start-of-the-art services, tools, and technology. It helps entrepreneurs graduate with vast knowledge and a concrete path to building their ideas upon.

If you are an entrepreneur looking forward towards enrolling yourself into an incubation program, we would like to list down a few reasons why CCoE's incubation programs can provide your startup with the best resources and help accelerate it towards success in today's competitive market;

1. Unbeatable Location Advantage: The CCoE is located close to the heart of the IT Hub of Hyderabad which contains a global cluster of IT companies . By operating in the proximity of the IT hub, CCoE's facility provides an excellent market opportunity for startups to help them flourish. Additionally, CCoE being an initiative of the Government of Telangana and DSCI makes it a boon for startups to help them refine their products to suit specific market requirements.
2. Good Government Backing: With a massive increase in the number of startups across the world, the government has recognized and introduced many programs to help such companies. CCoE being a joint body formed by the collaboration between the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and the Government of Telangana, provides benefits of several govt. programs to startups. It is backed by a solid government body. It also supports 5 key stakeholders namely the cybersecurity industry, academia and research institutions, govt., user groups and collaborations. Enrolling into government-backed incubators have added benefits that can aid your start-up and help provide a head start on the competitive edge. For e. g, CCoE provides efficient coworking spaces equipped with state-of-the-art facilities that private incubators usually lack. It works in conjunction with major ecosystem pillars such as universities, corporate entities, VCs and angel investors that allow startups to enjoy additional exposure, key facilities and networking opportunities.
3. Profit from superior mentorship: For startups, it is best to apply to incubation centres where the mentors have first-hand information and experience about the subject your company's products or services are dealing with. It is indispensable to have a plan B at hand as incubator screening processes are very detail-oriented. CCoE due to its widespread network of various vital entities across the cybersecurity industry helps provide start-ups with access to cutting-edge mentorship sessions and programs to help beat the competition.
4. Sharpen your pitch to a world-class level: The perfect pitch is the key to attracting investors. The CCoE follows a well-defined structure to select startups. Almost most of the startups in India follow the pattern to present the pitch deck of the idea or vision they have developed. CCoE can help incubated startups create a winning pitch that will effectively communicate your perspective. It will help deliver the message to your target audience and help them a gist of what makes your innovation so different from the rest. A well-formulated pitch will help startups attract investors and target audience.
5. Partner with the best: Time is money and in the world of startups, time and opportunities are very precious. Which is why if you are spending your time at an incubator, make sure that it is one of the best. CCoE is empowered with a well-equipped facility which is backed up by the Govt. of Telangana's best initiatives facilitating the growth of cybersecurity. Enrolling into its incubation programs will provide a startup with the needed support in its arduous journey.
6. Develop a Powerful Story ? Are you selling your company's merits and putting them across to others clearly and powerfully? If not, CCoE can help convey them to better position your cybersecurity product in the market. CCoE can help sharpen and rede your customer persona and carefully assess your competition. Once you have answered these questions, you can deliver a great pitch which conveys the value that your startup has to offer.
7. Build a strong foundation ? CCoE incubates cybersecurity product startups that have ready products which are already being marketed to a few customers. The CCoE can open up a whole new market for you by helping you meet the right people who can take your business places. At CCoE, we can help you build a 'business with a purpose' one of the key motives that can help your startup attract favourable market attention.

If you are a startup that deals with cybersecurity products, then you should consider the Cybersecurity Centre of Excellence (CoE) to incubate your startup. It is a glocal hub based in Telangana, Hyderabad, to help catalyse innovation, entrepreneurship, and capability building in cybersecurity and privacy. It is a joint initiative of the Government of Telangana and DSCI setup to fulfil DSCI's commitment towards creating a safe, secure, and trusted cyberspace.

The recently launched incubation facility nurtures a culture of innovation by incubating startups, conducting training/workshops/events, showcasing products in experience zone, hosting delegations, and collaborating in local, national and international initiatives. Know more about us here - https://ccoe.dsci.in/