JioGenNext: Startup accelerator backed by Reliance Industries and Jio Platforms. Founded 2013. Led by Amey Mashelkar. 170 startups incubated since 2017 across 16 cohorts. 79 raised funding, 21 acquired. 12,153 applications processed. 30 corporate partners, 90+ mentors. No equity taken.…
What Founders Should Know About IIMA Ventures (2026 Guide)
IIMA Ventures: Formerly CIIE (Centre for Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship). Founded 2002 at IIM Ahmedabad. Incorporated 2007-08 as Section 8 company. Department of Science and Technology Centre of Excellence. 364 companies invested 17 years, 13 new investments yearly, 19 in…
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme: Complete Guide for Early-Stage Founders (2026)
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS): Government initiative supporting early-stage startups. ₹945 crore total outlay 2021-2025. Target: 3,600 entrepreneurs through 300 incubators. Announced PM Modi January 16, 2021. Notified January 21, 2021. Funding: Up to ₹20 lakh grant for proof…
India Accelerator: What Founders Should Know About This Fund-Led Accelerator (2026 Guide)
India Accelerator: Multi-stage, fund-led startup accelerator. Founded 2017, Gurugram HQ. 264 companies invested over 9 years. 19 new investments annually last 5 years. 2 unicorns in portfolio: Stage, Ola. Recent exits: 4 IPOs, 5 acquisitions. January 2026: AquaAirX raises ₹12.5…
MAARG: India’s National Startup Mentorship Platform (Complete 2026 Guide)
MAARG: Mentorship, Advisory, Assistance, Resilience, Growth. National startup mentorship platform by Startup India and Invest India under DPIIT. Free platform. 85,000+ registered startups. 400+ expert mentors onboarded. AI-powered matchmaking based on sector, stage, functional skillset. Maximum 3 mentor connection requests…
Lab32 Deep Dive: What Actually Happens in T-Hub’s 100-Day Market Readiness Program
Lab32: India’s longest-running market readiness program. Launched 2018 by T-Hub. 300+ startups supported across cohorts. $410 million funding secured collectively. 50+ mentors contributing. 4% acceptance rate, highly selective. 100 days transformative. 402% overall revenue growth rate for participants. 135% employment…
T-Hub’s Startup Programs: What Founders Should Know (2026 Guide)
T-Hub: Technology Hub, Hyderabad. India’s largest innovation campus. World’s largest innovation campus. New CEO: Kavikrut (Harvard MBA, former OYO Chief Growth Officer), started March 10, 2025. Best Incubator India Award 2022. Best National Technology Business Incubator 2023. Three flagship programs:…
Atal Incubation Centres (AIC): What Startup Founders Should Know (2026 Guide)
Atal Incubation Centres: Startup incubators supported by Atal Innovation Mission under NITI Aayog. Launched 2016. Mission Director 2025: Deepak Bagla. Funding: Up to ₹10 crore per AIC over 5 years for capital and operational expenses. Impact: 3,500+ startups incubated, 41,000+…
India’s ESDP Programme: What Aspiring MSME Founders Should Know (2026 Guide)
Entrepreneurship Skill Development Programme (ESDP). Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. Budget: ₹495 crore for 2021-2026 cycle. Past impact: 2.7 lakh people trained 2018-2021 (1.2 lakh women, 15,344 SC, 5,791 ST). Target: 40% women beneficiaries. Five programs: EAP (one…
IIM Mumbai’s Entrepreneurship & Startup Mastery: What Founders Should Know (2026 Guide)
Certificate Program in Entrepreneurship & Startup Mastery. IIM Mumbai collaboration with National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Implemented by Masai School. Duration: 4 months. Format: 60 hours online learning plus 10 hours campus immersion. Schedule: Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings for…