Overview
The node performs a search for startups on the Kernel platform by Kerala Startup Mission. It allows users to query startups based on various filters such as sector, industry, technology, business model, state, and district. This node is useful for discovering startups that match specific criteria within the Kerala startup ecosystem.
Common scenarios include:
- Finding startups in a particular sector or industry.
- Filtering startups by geographic location (state and district).
- Searching startups using keywords combined with technology or business model filters.
- Limiting the number of results returned for manageable data processing.
For example, a user could search for startups working in the "Healthcare" sector located in a specific district, or find startups using a certain technology with a particular business model.
Properties
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Search Query | Text string to search startups by keyword or phrase. |
| Sector | Filter startups by sector. Options are dynamically loaded from the Kernel platform. |
| Industry | Filter startups by industry. Depends on the selected sector; options load accordingly. |
| Technology | Filter startups by technology used. Options are dynamically loaded. |
| Business Model | Filter startups by business model. Options are dynamically loaded. |
| State | Filter startups by state. Options are dynamically loaded. |
| District | Filter startups by district. Depends on the selected state; options load accordingly. |
| Limit | Maximum number of startup results to return. Minimum value is 1, default is 50. |
Output
The output is an array of JSON objects, each representing a startup matching the search criteria. Each item contains detailed information about a startup as returned by the Kernel platform API.
- The
jsonfield holds the startup data object. - No binary data output is produced by this node.
Dependencies
- Requires an API key credential with authentication keys (
authKeyandauthSecret) for the Kernel platform. - Makes HTTP POST requests to the Kernel API endpoints:
https://startups.startupmission.in/api/v1/startup/searchfor searching startups.https://startups.startupmission.in/api/v1/startup/meta/{metadataType}for loading filter options like sectors, industries, etc.
- The node depends on n8n's HTTP request helper and credential management.
Troubleshooting
- Missing API credentials error: The node throws an error if the required API authentication keys are not provided. Ensure valid credentials are configured.
- API request failures: Network issues or invalid parameters may cause errors when calling the Kernel API. Check internet connectivity and verify input parameters.
- Empty results: If no startups match the filters, the output will be empty. Try broadening the search query or removing some filters.
- Dependent option loading issues: Industry options depend on the selected sector, and district options depend on the selected state. If these dependencies are not set correctly, the options list may be empty or incorrect.
Links and References
- Kerala Startup Mission
- Kernel platform API base URL:
https://startups.startupmission.in/api/v1/startup/(for reference only)