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riidl

riidl is an incubation center located at Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai, India, dedicated to supporting early-stage startups through mentoring, workspace, and access to resources. It emphasizes innovation and practical problem-solving.

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Overview

What riidl does

What riidl is

riidl is an incubation center located at Somaiya Vidyavihar University in Mumbai, India, dedicated to supporting early-stage startups through mentoring, workspace, and access to resources. It emphasizes innovation and practical problem-solving.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports funder and program host capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Incubator
Founded
Founded in 2010
Approximate age
About 16 years
Structured capabilities
Funder · Program host
Last reviewed
March 27, 2026
What Incubator means

An incubator is a support environment for turning a nascent idea or early company into a startup that is more ready for customers, funding, or an accelerator.

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Capability profile

riidl as a funder

Investment thesis

riidl aims to support early-stage startups through incubation, focusing on innovation, research, and design thinking.

Focus narrative

riidl focuses on supporting early-stage startups through incubation, providing workspace, mentoring, and access to resources. It connects startups with industry leaders and potential investors, offering services that span from prototype development to market entry.

Value beyond capital

riidl provides startups with workspace, mentoring, and access to resources, emphasizing innovation and user-focused solutions to help them develop scalable products.

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
Regions
AsiaIndia

Availability

Currently deploying
Yes

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
300

Portfolio context

Notable startups incubated by riidl include Pharmeasy, a healthcare startup; INDRA Water, a water management solution provider; Square Off, a tech company known for its innovative products; GetSwipe, a digital payment solution; Kustard, which contributed to building Zepto’s first interface; Watt Technovations, featured on Shark Tank India; and Swipe, selected by Y Combinator.

Capability profile

riidl as a program host

Program thesis

riidl is an incubation center that supports early-stage startups through incubation, providing workspace, mentoring, and access to resources.

Focus narrative

riidl focuses on supporting early-stage startups through incubation, providing workspace, mentoring, and access to resources. It connects startups with industry leaders and potential investors, offering services that span from prototype development to market entry. The organization emphasizes innovation, research, and design thinking to help startups develop user-focused and scalable solutions.

Value and support

riidl offers various funding schemes and programs to support startups, including financial assistance for proof of concept, prototype development, and market entry. It also provides opportunities for entrepreneurs to expand their networks and receive feedback on their ventures.

Availability

Application state
Accepting

Focus and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed
Regions
AsiaIndia

Alumni and track record

Alumni context

Notable startups incubated by riidl include Pharmeasy, a healthcare startup; INDRA Water, a water management solution provider; Square Off, a tech company known for its innovative products; GetSwipe, a digital payment solution; Kustard, which contributed to building Zepto’s first interface; Watt Technovations, featured on Shark Tank India; and Swipe, selected by Y Combinator.

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What to know about riidl

Upseed classifies riidl under the Incubator organization type. Its current public profile includes funder and program host capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 27, 2026

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