About Us
STPI-Thiruvananthapuram is one of the eleven STPI jurisdictions having its main centre in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala was set up in 1992.
STPI-Thiruvananthapuram has been the backbone for the growth of software and hardware industry in Kerala and Lakshadweep since last three decades and has enabled Thiruvananthapuram to emerge as one of the leading IT clusters in India.
In FY 2023-24, STPI-registered units under STPI-Thiruvananthapuram jurisdiction contributed Rs. 6,303.40 crore software exports.
The Beginning
of ThiruvananthapuramSTPI-Thiruvananthapuram Centre become operational in 1992 and started providing statutory services to IT /ITeS units registered under the STP Scheme and hardware manufacturing units under EHTP Scheme. In 1992, STPI-Thiruvananthapuram approved 25 units of which 9 units commenced their operations within the STPI complex. STPI-Thiruvananthapuram initially provided 1,300 sq. m. space to the industry.
The Growth Booster in Kerala
The Role of STPI in the growth of the IT industry has been tremendous, especially in the case of start-up SMEs. STP scheme the catalyst: The STP scheme is a 100 percent export-oriented scheme for the development and export of computer software, including export of professional services using communication links or physical media. This scheme is unique in its nature as it focuses on one product/sector, i.e. computer software. The scheme integrates the government concept of 100 percent Export Oriented Units (EOUs) and Export Processing Zones (EPZs) and the concept of Science Parks/Technology Parks, as operating elsewhere in the world. The total exports from the STPI-registered units under STPI-Thiruvananthapuram grew from Rs. 1.18 crore in FY 1992-93 to Rs. 6,303.40 crore in FY 2023-24.
New Initiatives
Infrastructure Development
To further bolster the incubation ecosystem in Kerala, STPI-Thiruvananthapuram has developed state-of-the-art infrastructure in Thiruvananthapuram (38,207 sq. ft.) and Kochi (41,274 sq. ft.). The new infrastructure houses all the modern amenities, needed for the startup ecosystem, and will benefit them by providing 150 plug-n-play seats and 12,750 sq. ft. of raw space in Kochi and about 200 plug-n-play seats in Thiruvananthapuram.
STPI-Thiruvananthapuram's Sub-Centers:
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
2001Mr. Prafulla D. Patinge
Plot No-T-25, MIDC, Chikalthana, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar-431210
praful.patinge@stpi.in
9822028312
Goa
2018Shri Dinesh Kumar Bhagat
2nd Floor, Udyog Bhawan, Panaji, Goa-403001
dinesh.bhagat@stpi.in
9974525681
Kolhapur
2002Mr. Sachin S. Narule
Behind Yalama Temple, Opp. Jai Prabha studio, IT Park, Kolhapur-416012
sachin.narule@stpi.in
9850963617
Nagpur
2001Mr. Sanjay D. Darne
Plot No-3, IT Park, Parsodi,Near VRCE Telephone Exchange, Nagpur-440022
sanjay.darne@stpi.in
7745823994
Nasik
2002Mr. Parag Modi
Plot No.IT-1, IT Park, Opp. S.D. Auto, MIDC, Ambad, Nashik-422010
parag.modi@stpi.in
0253-2382835
Navi Mumbai
1998Mr. Ashok Kumar Yadav
4th floor, Unit No. 4, Samruddhi Venture Park, MIDC Central Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai-400093
ashok.yadav@stpi.in
91-22-28384907