Incubation
Founders are driven by the passion to solve problems through startups, however, they need a supportive environment that brings together the resources required to enable their growth. The incubation program offers curated support for our founders, supporting the needs of market exposure, knowledge, networks and access to opportunities at the right time. Founders who go through the program will be able to build their skills and abilities and fast track the startup’s growth to the market.
Incubation
12-Month Lab-to-Market Incubation
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Comprehensive guidance and resources for startups past the prototyping stage.
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Ecosystem support provides technical and business services, mentoring, and research assistance.
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Specialised labs, prototyping, and batch production facilities for product development.
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Networking events, dialogues, and connections with potential partners and investors.
The Process
Startup
Launchpad
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Continuous market research, team building, and business structuring.
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Cohort-based learning, interaction with peers, and collaboration for idea refinement.
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Final pitching and demonstration sessions for validation and feedback from the community.
Cohorts and Updates!
Incubation Cohort 2024
Our unique one-year Incubation Program is sector agnostic, equipping startups to establish a strong market foothold by providing state-of-the-art infrastructure and unparalleled mentorship, facilitating market access, and ensuring investment readiness.
1-Venture @ISB is collaborating with Deshpande Startups to run a pan India initiative to identify and engage an outstanding pool of potential entrepreneurs with innovative solutions to address problems in the Agri and Food sector with high growth potential.
Impact
Offerings & Highlights
Benefits
- Comprehensive guidance and resources for business development.
- Prototyping and batch production facilities for product refinement.
- Networking for partnerships and connections with investors for funding prospects.
How to be selected?
Have an idea to impact Bharat’s Market?
Fill out application form
Shortlisted startups get to pitch to the jury
Onboarding of Startups
Announcement of selected startups
Meet Our Mentors
TESTIMONIALS
What They Say?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do we select the Startup for the incubation programme?
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.
Do we have domain-specific mentors for the startups?
Yes, we do have. Click on the link to meet our mentors Click Here
Is there a program fee?
We charge equity of 2%.
What is the duration of the incubation program?
The incubation program supports startups for 12 months, founders will be able to access alumni benefits and leverage our ecosystem for the following 2 years.
How much do we charge for the co-working space at Deshpande Startups?
We charge nominal rent with all the amenities available, please visit our Co-working Space.
I still have more questions ?
For more details Click Here
How Can We Help
Reach out to Incubation team
