Pre-Incubation (IGNITE with Wadhwani Foundation)
A programme by Atal Incubation Center, Banaras Hindu University (AIC-MFIE-IM-BHU)
A 14-week milestone-based programme that takes a first-time founder's idea to a working first version, run with Wadhwani Foundation.
At a glance
| Best for | First-time founders with an idea or solution and at least one co-founder, in any sector |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Prototype |
| Duration | 14 weeks |
| Cost | Paid |
| Run with | Wadhwani Foundation |
About Pre-Incubation (IGNITE with Wadhwani Foundation)
The centre's pre-incubation programme is IGNITE, run with Wadhwani Foundation. It is built on learning by doing and aims to support first-time founders who want to try entrepreneurship as a first career choice. The page gives no dates for a batch, so confirm that one is open before you plan around it.
What you get
- Guided sessions with Super Mentors
- Digital learning material
- One-to-one interaction sessions
- Masterclasses on validation, financial model, pitch deck, market, value proposition, competition analysis and go-to-market strategy
Who can apply
- Aspiring or existing entrepreneurs with an idea or solution
- At least one team member as co-founder
- Any sector
How selection works: The centre and the Wadhwani Foundation team screen applications, and selected participants are then given further updates. A registration fee is charged per idea so that applicants stay serious.
How to apply: The page does not link an application form. Write to aic-imbhu@fmsbhu.ac.in to ask about the next batch.
Where to apply
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