Global Incubation Services

GINCAP is a 12-week hybrid, cohort-based program designed to make startups fully investor-ready. It supports post-revenue, market-ready ventures with knowledge, tools, and resources to refine business models, strengthen financial and legal readiness, and prepare for fundraising. The program leverages GINSERV’s incubation ecosystem – including mentors, labs, co-working space, and investor networks. With curated workshops, one-on-one mentorship, and Demo Day exposure, GINCAP equips founders to raise capital confidently. Global best practices are integrated to align with international standards while addressing local ecosystem strengths. Who Can Apply? Startups at post-revenue / market-ready stage (seeking growth capital) Sectors: Open, with preference for scalable tech-driven businesses Founders looking to refine financials, legal compliance, valuation, and investor engagement. What GINCap Offers? Workshops & Masterclasses: Funding landscape, business model refinement, valuation, deal structuring, term sheets, financial modeling, pitching. Mentorship: One-on-one pairing with domain experts, investors, and successful founders. Investor Engagement: Clinics, rehearsals, curated Demo Day with angels, VCs, and corporate funds. Ecosystem Access: Co-working space, labs, peer-to-peer learning, post-Demo Day handholding. GINCap Program Coverage The program covers end-to-end investor readiness — from refining the business model and GTM strategies to financial modeling, legal structuring, and investor pitching. Participants undergo curated workshops, dedicated mentorship, and mock investor panels, culminating in a Demo Day with curated investors. Post-program support ensures continuity through due diligence and fundraising closure. GINCap Program Details Mode Hybrid (online expert sessions + in-person workshops at GINSERV) Duration 12 weeks (~36 hours of structured learning + mentoring) Cohort Size 15–20 Startups.

The Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS), launched by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry (DPIIT), aims to provide crucial seed funding support to innovative startups at their early stages. It bridges the funding gap for proof-of-concept, prototype development, product trials, market entry, and commercialization. By offering financial assistance through recognized incubators across India, the scheme enables startups to validate ideas, scale, and become investment-ready. The program plays a catalytic role in helping entrepreneurs graduate to securing angel, venture capital, or bank funding. It also strengthens the overall incubation ecosystem by empowering incubators as disbursing partners. Our Funding Support Includes Funding to Startups: Up to ₹20 lakh as grants for proof of concept, prototype development, and product trials Up to ₹50 lakh via convertible debentures/debt for market entry, commercialization, and scaling. Incubator Support: Up to ₹5 crore in grants to eligible incubators for seed disbursal. Support System: Selection, monitoring, mentoring, infrastructure access, investor connects, and showcasing opportunities. Advisory Oversight: Expert Advisory Committee (EAC) ensures selection, disbursement, and monitoring integrity. SISFS Program Coverage SISFS covers the critical “valley of death” stage for startups, where initial proof of concept and early product trials require financial backing. It ensures nationwide coverage by channeling funds through selected incubators, empowering them to support diverse sectors and regions. The scheme strengthens both entrepreneurs and incubation centers, fostering innovation-driven job creation and growth. SISFS Program Details Mode Nationwide, via accredited incubators (online applications through Startup India portal). Duration Milestone-based funding over a maximum of 3 years (per incubator grant cycle). Cohort Size Flexible — depends on incubator capacity; each incubator supports multiple startups, with funding capped at ₹20–50 lakh per startup. Who Can Apply? Startups: Recognized by DPIIT, incorporated not more than 2 years ago. Must have a technology-driven product/service or business model. Open, with preference for scalable tech-driven businesses. Should have a viable commercialization and scaling potential. Preference for sectors like social impact, waste management, water, fintech, education, agri/food processing, biotech, healthcare, energy, mobility, defence, space, textiles, etc. Should not have received > ₹10 lakh support from other Central/State Govt. schemes. Must have ≥51% Indian promoter shareholding at the time of application.

The program aims to support ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs by enabling them to transform their ideas into a minimum viable product. This intensive 14-week Pre Incubation Program to Support Founders at their early startup stages and create sustainable ventures by prioritizing Problem Validation, Market Research, Customer Discovery and thereby understanding of entrepreneurship. Its provides first-generation entrepreneurs with the opportunity to test, validate and continuously improve on their business ideas. The Program’s uniqueness lies in its focus on an in-depth customer discovery process, enabling entrepreneurs to identify and interact with their target customers to better understand the problem-solution fit. Who Can Apply? You’re eligible if you have: Early-Stage Venture. What SPARK UP Offers? Curated and structured live workshops on how to test, validate and continuously improve on the business idea. Co-Founder Alignment Workshops covering Purpose Mapping, Vision Alignment and Operational Philosophy Ideation workshops covering Idea validation, Resource mapping and MVP building Workshop on designing a Business Model Canvas. Workshops on Introduction to Start-up Finances covering Financial Planning, Valuation and basics of Investor pitch. Pitch deck preparation and review workshops. Customer Service and Communication workshops covering Target groups, stages of Customer Journey, Marketing and Sales Strategies. SPARK UP Program Coverage SPARK UP Program Details Mode Hybrid Duration 4 Months Cohort Size 15–20 Startups.

ASCENT is a 6-month curated incubation program designed to support early-stage startups from across India who have already built a market-tested MVP and are ready to take the next leap. The program helps founders lock in product-market fit, refine their business model, and prepare for scaling and funding. From strategic mentoring to pitch storytelling, ASCENT provides everything you need to transform your venture into a validated, investor-ready startup. Who Can Apply? You’re eligible if you have: A registered startup (minimum 1 year since incorporation) A working MVP, already market-tested with early or pilot customers. What ASCENT Offers? Startup Need Assessment 1-on-1 Live Online Mentoring Sessions Startup Need Assessment Masterclasses with Industry Experts PMF Discovery & Validation Go-To-Market Strategy Support Financial Planning & Forecasting Advanced Pitching & Storytelling Partnership & Networking Events Access to a Startup Toolkit Entry into the GINSERV Startup Community Fundraising Opportunity & Investor Access. ASCENT Program Coverage This program supports you across key areas of startup growth—from product and market to pitch and partnerships. Whether you re getting ready to raise funds or go to market, ASCENT ensures you’re equipped and confident at every step. ASCENT Program Details Mode Online Duration 6 Months Cohort Size 15–20 Startups.

An initiative of the Department of Electronics, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka and KITS, the Elevate WomEN Incubation Program empowers aspiring women entrepreneurs and women-led startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Executed by Global Incubation Services (GINSERV) in the Hubballi, Dharwad, and Belagavi regions, the program provides strategic mentoring, business development support, and access to a strong entrepreneurial network. Designed to nurture early-stage ideas into market-ready ventures, Elevate WomEN equips participants with the tools, knowledge, and guidance to scale their businesses and contribute to a vibrant startup ecosystem in Karnataka. Who Can Apply? Women co‑founders with a validated Idea. What Elevate Women Offers? Startup Need Assessment 1-on-1 Live Online Mentoring Sessions PMF Discovery & Validation Go-To-Market Strategy Support Financial Planning & Forecasting Advanced Pitching & Storytelling Masterclasses with Industry Experts Partnership & Networking Events Access to a Startup Toolkit Entry into the GINSERV Startup Community Fundraising Opportunity & Investor Access Demo Day. Elevate Women Program Coverage Sector Agnostic. Elevate Women Program Details Mode Hybrid Duration 6 Months Cohort Size 15–20 Startups.