Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026
A programme by IIITB Innovation Centre
A short online founder bootcamp of expert-led sessions ending in an investor demo day; the 2026 intake closed in September 2026 and sessions run to November 2026.
At a glance
| Best for | Anyone at idea to MVP stage who wants a short, structured start — students, professionals and first-time founders |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – MVP |
| Duration | An introductory session, five sessions and a demo day across about eight weeks |
| Format | Online |
| Cost | Paid |
| Run with | AWS |
About Startup Readiness Bootcamp 2026
The centre's shortest programme — an online bootcamp of expert-led sessions covering how to validate a business model, acquire customers, run pilots, stay compliant and prepare to raise. Applications for the 2026 edition closed in September 2026 and the sessions run to November 2026. The page calls it a five-day bootcamp, but the published schedule is an introductory session, five sessions spread across about eight weeks, and a demo day.
What you get
- Five expert-led sessions plus an introductory session
- A certificate of completion from the centre
- AWS Activate credits, subject to AWS eligibility
- Access to founders, investors and startup mentors
- Practical templates and startup toolkits
- An invitation to the investor demo day for participants who complete the bootcamp
Who can apply
- Students, researchers, faculty entrepreneurs, working professionals, founders at idea to MVP stage, innovators building technology products and aspiring entrepreneurs
- No incorporation or geography requirement is stated
What it costs: a paid programme, with the fee including certification. No equity position is stated.
How to apply: through the online application linked from the bootcamp page.
Where to apply
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