‘STEPUP’ is a design-driven Science and Technology Incubator promoted by the Saveetha School of Engineering, SIMATS, Chennai (hereafter referred to as “SSE”).

 

STEPUP will nurture startups and new product development in micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) by providing workspace and shared facilities, advisory services and access to critical tools, information, contacts and resources. The thrust areas of STEPUP include IOT, Cloud Computing, discrete manufacturing, transportation, healthcare sectors and all other innovative products useful to society needs.

 

The term “incubation” refers to the support processes required to nurture new product development and launch of new businesses. The term “startup” and “MSME” refer to enterprises that satisfy the Govt of India guidelines.

“Incubatee company” refers to both startups and MSMEs using incubation facilities at STEPUP.