Gururaj Deshpande


Deshpande Startups is creating & nurturing an ecosystem in a non-metro with the objective to build an entrepreneurial ecosystem that serves the semi-urban and rural segments.

Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande

Co-founder, Deshpande Foundation

Gururaj 'Desh' Deshpande

Co-founder, Deshpande Foundation

Gururaj Deshpande

Offerings

A Living Laboratory for Entrepreneurs



Access
to Market
Infinity Studio and
ESDM
Mentors and
Industry Connects
Funding
Access
Networking
Opportunity

Programs

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Student Outreach

Fostering entrepreneurial mindset among students by providing guidance, resources, and mentorship to nurture ideas and build prototypes.

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Pre-Incubation

Validating startup ideas, identifying market needs, and discovering consumer segments through expert mentorship and hand-holding.

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Incubation

Lab-to-market program offering market exposure, networking opportunities with peers and mentors, and access to funding opportunities.

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Acceleration

Market and investment-focused program to rapidly scale ventures with market access, sophisticated labs, and manufacturing facilities.

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Impact


440

Startups
Supported

127

Products
Commercialized

45

Trademarks
Registered

105

Patents
Granted

30Cr

External Grants Raised
by Startups

60Cr

External Investment

2.5Cr

Grants
from GOVT

06Cr

Invested by DS
(GOVT Funded)

News and Updates


Sustainathon 2023

Deshpande Startups and Masood Entrepreneurship Centre, University of Manchester, have launched a year-long tech event for students to address global sustainability issues. Applications Open! Register in teams of 2 to 4 and secure your spot!

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Travel & Tourism

EDGE Program and FiiRE Goa have collaborated to introduce the first-ever theme-based cohort. A 3-month program focusing on travel and tourism, EVs, waste management, sustainability, and more. Applications closing soon. Secure your spot!

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    Funding
    Institutions & Universities

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