Target

Early-stage entrepreneurs with an innovative idea in need of validation, market fit, and business development guidance.

Focus Areas / Technology

• Entrepreneurial mindset building
• Startup ecosystem awareness (India and globally)
• Design thinking and creative ideation
• Market research and segmentation (TAM-SAM-SOM)
• Product development and MVP creation
• Business model and finance fundamentals
• Legal, IP, and company structure essentials
• Investor-ready pitch preparation

Workshop Benefits

• Orientation & Vision Alignment: Understanding TIP2025 structure, expectations, and goals.
• Entrepreneurial Mindset Building: Frameworks and insights into becoming a resilient founder.
• Design Thinking: Hands-on ideation and innovation processes.
• Problem Validation: Real-world startup interactions and identifying meaningful customer problems.
• Market Research Skills: Techniques to define customer segments and analyze market size.
• Product Development: Guidance to develop and test MVPs.
• Business Model Design: Using Business Model Canvas to create sustainable value propositions.
• Startup Finance: Basics of costing, forecasting, and fundraising essentials.
• Pitch Preparation: Writing compelling proposals and designing investor-ready pitch decks.
• Legal & IP Awareness: Understanding business incorporation, valuation, and intellectual property.
• Founder Talks: Live panels with successful startup founders sharing real-world insights.
• Demo Day Exposure: Final pitch in front of expert jury and ecosystem partners.

Eligibility Criteria

·    The Applicant should be a citizen of India.

·    Applicants should have completed or pursuing an undergraduate degree program in science/engineering.

·    Possess a clear and innovative business idea with potential for commercialization.

·    While individual applicants are welcome, teams with complementary skill sets will be given preference.

·    Company registration is not mandatory at the application stage but may be considered as an advantage.