Free incubation at scale
The innovation base where you build real ventures
No tuition. No fees. Hackhouse is fully funded by Sarvaloka. We invest in you—you build. Contracts and binding deposits ensure only serious founders join. 18-month cohorts at physical bases across India.
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18 months
Mode
Full-time · Physical
Cost
Free · No tuition
Commitment
Contract & deposit
Not a paid program. Free incubation with serious commitment.
Unlike business schools or paid accelerators, Hackhouse charges no tuition. We fund the program. In return, participants sign binding agreements and place refundable deposits. This filters for founders who mean it—no free riders, no dropouts. Deposits are returned on successful completion of cohort milestones.
What Hackhouse offers
Six pillars that define the program. Free at the point of use—backed by contracts and deposits that ensure commitment.
Free incubation at scale
No tuition. No fees. Hackhouse is fully funded by Sarvaloka. We invest in you—you build. Access workspace, mentorship, and infrastructure without paying a rupee.
Contracts & binding deposits
Commitment matters. Participants sign binding agreements and place refundable deposits. This ensures serious founders only—no free riders. Deposits are returned on successful completion of cohort milestones.
Physical innovation bases
Real spaces. Real collaboration. Work from dedicated Hackhouse locations—not virtual. Build alongside peers, access labs and equipment, and plug into local ecosystems.
Mentorship from operators
Learn from Sarvaloka leadership, subsidiary founders, and portfolio operators. Case-based sessions, office hours, and structured feedback—not theory, practice.
Path to funding
Ventures that meet milestones gain access to Sarvaloka capital and our investor network. Pitch to internal and external investors. We back builders who ship.
National and global scale
Build for India first, then expand. Our network spans subsidiaries and portfolio companies across sectors. Scale with institutional support.
Contracts & binding deposits
Commitment is non-negotiable. We use contracts and refundable deposits to ensure only serious founders join. No tuition—but clear obligations.
Binding cohort agreement
- 18-month commitment to the program
- Attendance and milestone requirements
- IP and venture ownership terms
- Confidentiality and non-compete clauses
Refundable security deposit
A binding deposit secures your seat and demonstrates commitment. The deposit is fully refundable upon successful completion of cohort milestones. It protects the program from no-shows and ensures only serious founders join.
Deposit amount and terms are disclosed during the application process.
Locations
Physical innovation bases across India. More locations planned as we scale.
Tambaram Selaiyur
18-month cohorts across multiple tracks. Participants develop next-generation ventures, secure funding, and scale to national and global markets.
Across India
Additional Hackhouse bases are planned across India.
How to join a cohort
A simple, transparent process. Apply, get reviewed, sign the contract, and start building.
Apply
Submit your application with venture idea, background, and commitment statement.
Review
Our team reviews applications. Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews.
Interview
Meet the Hackhouse team. Discuss your venture, fit, and expectations.
Contract & deposit
Selected founders sign the cohort agreement and complete the binding deposit.
Join the cohort
Onboard, meet your peers, and start building.
What you build
Develop next-generation ventures, secure funding, and scale to national and global markets
Tracks
Multiple tracks per cohort
Funding path
Sarvaloka capital & investor network
Scale
National and global markets
Ready to build?
Apply for the next cohort or send an expression of interest. We welcome serious founders who are ready to commit.
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