Find Your Program
Your Startup Journey Starts Here
Whether you’re a student with an idea or a founder ready to scale, Deshpande Startups has a program designed to support your stage of growth.
For Student Entrepreneurs
YUVA Entrepreneurship Program
Turn your ideas into action. Learn, experiment, and launch your first venture with hands-on mentoring and real-world exposure.
Ideal for: Student entrepreneurs
For Idea to Prototype Stage
MeitY EIR
Get up to ₹10 lakh and incubation support to help you take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.
Ideal for: Early-stage or pre-revenue startups
NIDHI EIR
Entrepreneur-in-Residence support to help you take the leap into full-time entrepreneurship.
Ideal for: Founders transitioning from prototype to startup
NIDHI PRAYAS
Get funding and lab access to convert your innovative idea into a working prototype.
Ideal for: Innovators and early-stage tech founders
For Prototype to MVP Stage
Incubation Program
Get mentorship, workspace, and market access to shape your product and build a strong business foundation.
Ideal for: Startups with an MVP or initial traction
MeitY GENESIS Pilot
Support for startups using technology to solve Bharat-centric challenges.
Ideal for: Startups addressing social and rural challenges
For Early revenue to PMF Stage
Acceleration Program
Fast-track your startup’s growth with expert mentoring, funding connections, and corporate partnerships.
Ideal for: Startups ready to scale
SISFS
Financial support and strategic guidance for startups aiming for next-level growth.
Ideal for: Startups looking for seed funding and visibility
For Post PMF Stage
Bridge2Bharat Hubballi
A unique platform connecting Bharat-focused startups to markets, corporates, and opportunities.
Ideal for: Startups seeking market expansion and partnerships
MeitY Matching Fund
Co-funding support for MeitY-recognized startups to amplify their growth.
Ideal for: Government-recognized startups scaling operations
Common programs offerings
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Access to funding
and grants -
Structured mentorship
and experts
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Infinity
Innovation Labs -
co-working and
office spaces
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Community and
networking -
Annual Startup
Dialogue exposure
Not Sure Where to Start?
Talk to our team — we’ll help you find your fit. Email us at deshpandestartups@dfmail.org