Raising in Cochin
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KSUM places the Kerala Technology Innovation Zone (KTIZ) in Kalamassery, Kochi, and lists a Super Fablab and Future Technologies Lab at its Integrated Startup Complex. Its Ernakulam directory separately lists the CUSAT Fablab at CIITIC, Maker Village, and BioNest. [83944][83945]
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KSUM places the Kerala Technology Innovation Zone (KTIZ) in Kalamassery, Kochi, and lists a Super Fablab and Future Technologies Lab at its Integrated Startup Complex. Its Ernakulam directory separately lists the CUSAT Fablab at CIITIC, Maker Village, and BioNest. [83944][83945]
KSUM reports 1,593 UID startups and 4.5 lakh square feet of office space for Ernakulam district, not Kochi city alone. Infopark's Kochi Phase 1 directory includes software, AI, and fintech firms, and is not limited to startups. [83942][83943][83949]
EyeROV says it was founded in 2016 and lists its head office at Maker Village in Kalamassery, Kochi. A Department of Science and Technology historical profile ties EyeROV to Kochi and Maker Village and reports more than 1,000 TUNA ROV inspection hours in its 2019-20 entry. Navalt lists its location in Kalamassery, Kochi, and says it built Aditya, described by the company as India's first solar ferry, in 2017. [83950][83951][83952][83953][83954]
KSUM says its statewide IEDCs give students access to prototype support and mentorship. It lists SparkX: AI & IT for students and first-time founders, and LeapX for early-revenue and growth-stage B2B SaaS startups. The cited listings do not establish a current application window. [83946][83947][83948]
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Cochin ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Listed as | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | Kochi | #292 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
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What the sources say about Cochin
StartupBlink says its 2026 index covers 1,556 cities and uses quantity, quality, and business environment dimensions.
Source: Best Cities for Startups 2026StartupBlink's September 2026 dashboard places Kochi 208th globally and 13th in India.
Source: Top Startups in KochiEntri lists its headquarters in Thrikkakara, Ernakulam.
Source: The Best Learning and Prep App to Secure a Job - EntriEntri describes itself as Kochi-brewed and says it began in 2017.
Source: The Best Learning and Prep App to Secure a Job - EntriNavalt names Banyantree as an institutional investor; the passage omits terms and date.
Source: AboutNavalt's company page reports more than 80 vessels built and over five deployments.
Source: About
Questions about Cochin
How does Cochin rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #292 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025).
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