BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program
By Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
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Quick Answer
BluePrint is a national startup innovation platform for founders from ideation to Series A, offering mentorship, incubation, and access to a pledged funding pool of up to $500,000, culminating in a…
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 1 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
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
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) is part of India's Ministry of Commerce and Industry. Its Startup India section runs the Startup India initiative, launched on 16 January 2016, and issues the DPIIT startup recognition certificate that most…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Access to a pledged funding pool of up to $500,000 from Venture Catalysts, with structured mentorship, incubation support, and the opportunity to pitch to investors on Demo Day. Note: Participation does not guarantee funding; funding decisions are at the sole discretion of participating investors and subject to due diligence, applicable laws, and internal policies.
Application Process
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Submit Application
Founders submit their startup application with a mandatory pitch deck outlining the problem, solution, market, and vision. An optional 90-second video may be included. Applications are reviewed for clarity, scalability, and founder conviction. The form takes about 15 minutes to complete.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can apply to BluePrint?
BluePrint is open to startups and founders from ideation to Series A stage. Students, working professionals, independent founders, researchers, and startup teams from all backgrounds and geographies are welcome. There is no age limit, and prior incorporation or fundraising is not required to apply.
Does participation guarantee funding?
No, participation in BluePrint does not guarantee funding. Startups may be considered for funding discussions at the sole discretion of participating investors and ecosystem partners, subject to applicable laws, internal policies, and due diligence outcomes. Final funding decisions are determined independently by respective investors.
What are the eligibility criteria for funding consideration?
To be eligible for funding, a startup must: be incorporated (or willing to incorporate as a Private Limited Company), be incorporated within the last 10 years, be at pre-revenue/MVP/product–market fit stage, have not exceeded ₹100 Crore in revenue in any financial year, possess valid DPIIT recognition (or be willing to obtain it prior to disbursement), and not operate in prohibited sectors such as alcohol, non-vegetarian food products, leather goods, gambling, or betting.
What is the registration deadline?
The registration deadline is 1st February, 2026.
What are the rounds of the program?
The program has four rounds: 1) Submission (29 Dec 2025 – 1 Feb 2026) – founders submit application with pitch deck; 2) Masterclass (13 Feb 2026) – shortlisted founders attend an online masterclass; 3) Online Discussions (17 Feb 2026) – selected startups engage in virtual discussions with mentors; 4) Demo Day (27–28 Feb 2026) – finalist startups pitch live on campus to an investor and expert panel.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
