IIT Mandi Catalyst invites applications for Start-up Exploration Programme

The objective of this programme is to help technology-based ideas/start-ups achieve concept validation and prove market potential. This is the twelfth batch of the Start-up Exploration Programme.

The Indian Institute of Technology Mandi Catalyst is inviting applications from start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs for the next batch of the Start-up Exploration Programme, which begins in April 2022. The objective of this programme is to help technology-based ideas/start-ups achieve concept validation and prove market potential. This is the twelfth batch of the Start-up Exploration Programme.

Dr. Puran Singh, Faculty In-charge, IIT Mandi Catalyst, said, “IIT Mandi Catalyst has the mandate to support as many as 100 startups this year. The exploration program is most suited for startups in early stages looking for idea validating and prototype development.”

In the past five years, Catalyst has supported around 227 startups in the exploration program and out of which 125 startups have been funded under various funding schemes available with catalyst.

The three-month virtual programme will offer start-ups:

• A structured training programme during which they will set goals they wish to achieve during the three months
• Group mentoring sessions/workshops conducted by industry mentors and experts to help start-ups get in place the basics of building a business
• Workshops will cover aspects ranging from business strategy to legal and financial issues
• Monthly checkpoint meetings to assess progress and identify areas where support is required
• Mentoring sessions, one-on-one
• Access to various funding schemes upon completion of the programme.

Eligibility and selection process: The programme is open to Indian nationals with a technology-based innovative start-up idea relating to any sector/focus area. The selection is a multi-stage process, including the online application, screening, pitching to a selection panel, and final discussion.

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