BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program

Startup India, DPIIT, apna, Venture Catalysts++

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Details

Amount

Amount Not Specified

Deadline

February 1, 2026

Provider

Startup India, DPIIT, apna, Venture Catalysts++

Type

incubation

About this Opportunity

BluePrint is a national startup funding and incubation platform designed to support founders from the ideation stage through Series A readiness. Launched as a flagship initiative under Synapse 2026, the annual management fest of N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, the program is built to help founders develop ventures with clarity, credibility, and long-term scalability.

The initiative is powered by Venture Catalysts++, India’s first integrated multi-stage venture capital ecosystem, and is supported by Startup India and DPIIT in collaboration with apna. BluePrint embeds real investors, operators, and institutional mentors directly into the founder journey, ensuring that evaluation, feedback, and capital conversations are aligned with real-world venture standards.

Through a combination of structured mentorship, institutional incubation support, and a pledged funding pool of up to USD 500,000, BluePrint creates an outcome-driven ecosystem where founders refine their business models, strengthen their narratives, and prepare for serious fundraising and growth. The program culminates in a live Demo Day designed to mirror authentic founder–investor interactions.

Eligibility

  • Open to startups and founders from Ideation stage to Series A readiness
  • Open to students, working professionals, independent founders, researchers, and startup teams
  • Applicants can be from any geography within India
  • No age limit or academic restrictions
  • Prior incorporation or fundraising is not mandatory to apply

For funding consideration at the time of investment:

  • Startup must be incorporated, in the process of incorporation, or willing to incorporate as a Private Limited Company
  • Startup must be incorporated within the last 10 years
  • Must be at pre-revenue, MVP, or product–market fit stage
  • Must not have exceeded ₹100 Crore in revenue in any financial year
  • Must possess valid DPIIT recognition or be willing to obtain it before funding disbursement
  • Must not operate in prohibited or restricted sectors such as alcohol, non-vegetarian food products, leather goods, gambling, or betting

Application Process

  • Online submission of startup application with a mandatory pitch deck outlining problem, solution, market, and vision
  • Optional submission of a 90-second video for additional context
  • Initial screening based on clarity, scalability, and founder conviction
  • Participation in an online masterclass focused on business fundamentals and investor readiness
  • Structured virtual discussions with mentors and ecosystem experts
  • Final live pitch on campus during Demo Day before investors and expert panel