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About Us
Established in 1996 by Jaishree and Gururaj ‘Desh’ Deshpande, the Deshpande Foundation strives for impactful change. Operating across the United States, Canada, and India, our mission is to ignite innovation and entrepreneurship.
Deshpande Startups, took flight in 2016 and proudly stands as India’s largest platform for startups. Acknowledged as a Technology Business Incubator.
Based in Hubballi, Karnataka, our unique insight into rural India’s challenges fuels our mission to foster tech-driven entrepreneurship in rural and semi-urban areas.
Our Vision: To be the #1 choice for Founders addressing opportunities of Semi-urban and Rural India.
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Why Choose Us
Founder Focused
- Providing unwavering assistance across the entrepreneurial journey, offering personalized attention, guidance, and collaboration.
- Offering stage-appropriate programs and access to a network of experts, mentors, investors, and partners throughout the entrepreneurial cycle.
Market Focused
Understanding the caution of customers towards new solutions, emphasizing market acceptance.
Aiming to increase startup success rates while driving economic growth and livelihood opportunities in local communities.
Bharat Focused
- We acknowledge the immense potential in non-metro regions of India, harbouring vast talent and untapped markets.
- We offer personalized guidance, investor access, mentorship, and market insights, accompanying entrepreneurs from ideation to market entry.
