We charge equity of 2% or an annual fee of Rs. 80,000/-
Focused approach building abilities of founder, enabling founders
to achieve milestones by providing an ecosystem
OFFERINGS
Founder Focussed Learning Labs
- The founders have access to curated learning labs that founders on founder growth, business model building, GTM approach, funding readiness, startup compliances, financial practices and more
Dedicated Mentor Support
- Dedicated and personalized guidance from experienced industry mentors focusing on the founder and the startup journey
Workshops
- Hands-on working sessions that enable founder with an increased access to right know-how in building their journey to market
Market Access
- Uniqueness is that a founder gets to develop solutions with their target customers in Bharat and brings early market exposure to ensure a problem-solution fit and traction among customers.
Funding Opportunities
- Founders undergo extensive coaching to bring together all elements that make them attractive and qualify to raise funds through our networks.
Idea to Prototype Labs
- State of the art facilities for product development are made available to founders to convert their ideas into products with the latest equipment available at our Idea to Prototype labs.
Networking Opportunities
- Access our growing community of peers who focus on bringing solutions to Bharat. Our community engagement activities and offerings enable founders to access resources post their program periods
Partnership offerings
- Integrated offerings from our corporate partners such as AWS, Google for Startups, Zoho and more
TESTIMONIALS
With Deshpande Startups, I have been able to turn my idea into reality. We built our product using the facilities at the labs, and the mentors working with us have helped us evolve our business model and GTM. Our efforts have been accelerated through access to funding from Deshpande Startups.
Padmaraj Shetti
Fala Tech - Founder
I'm absolutely delighted to be a part of the incubation program at DS. There's a rich pool of startup enablers and domain-specific mentors who were able to support me in Business Mentoring and build our approach to the market. The access to funding at the right time has helped us immensely in our growth.
Navajith Karkera
Rapture - Founder
My Entrepreneurship Journey began at Deshpande Startups from the point of improving the credibility of our solution to scaling the business. The support has helped us develop our technology further, revise our GTM thanks to our mentors in the program, after which we were able to build market traction. We also received coaching on funding readiness through which we have been able to raise both grant and seed funding.
Vijaya Krishnappa
Kosha - Founder
Starting up at Deshpande Startups, Docketrun has taken the journey from idea to market through different programs at Deshpande Startups. We were able to build our business and, through the support received, gained customer traction. The coaching and guidance have helped us be part of accelerator programs and raise funds through grants and investments.
Ajay Kabadi
DocketRun - Founder
Selection Process
Have an idea to impact Bharat Market?
Apply now to join the incubation program
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Click HereFrequently Asked Questions
Here’s is how it works:
Step 1: Apply for our Pitching contest.
Step 2: After submitting the application, please send your business deck to incubation@dfmail.org
Step 3: Applications will be evaluated and shortlisted by a committee of
experts
Step 4: Shortlisted startups will be given the opportunity to pitch their
business plan virtually in front of our panel.
Step 5: The results will be announced shortly after the pitch and selected
startups will be onboarded to the program.
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The incubation program supports startups for 12 months, founders will be able to access alumni benefits and leverage our ecosystem for the next 2 years period.
We charge nominal rent with all the amenities available, please visit our Co-working Space
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