Incubation

Spark pre-incubation programme

A programme by AIC-NIFIE Incubation Foundation for Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A pre-incubation programme that turns an idea or lab proof of concept into a worked business plan.

At a glance

Best forFounders with an idea or a lab proof of concept who need a business plan
StageIdea – Prototype
DurationOne year initially, extendable by a further year on request

About Spark pre-incubation programme

Spark is for founders who have an idea that could become a viable business, or a lab proof of concept. The programme tests the idea critically and builds a detailed business plan using business model and value proposition frameworks.

What you get

  • Business mentoring for business planning
  • Guidance on applying for grants
  • Access to patent attorneys and patent filing organisations
  • Access to company formation organisations
  • Access to office facilities and the incubator's networking events

Who can apply

  • Founders with an innovative idea or a lab proof of concept, with or without a registered company
  • Preference goes to ideas that have patents

How selection works: the site does not publish a selection process for this programme.

How to apply: the site publishes no form or intake date. Write to AIC-NIFIE@iimmumbai.ac.in to ask.

Where to apply

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