Investment Readiness Program
A programme by IIT Mandi Catalyst
Prepares commercialization-stage startups to pitch and raise, with continued support for months after the programme ends.
At a glance
| Best for | Commercialization-stage startups ready to raise capital |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue – Growth |
| Format | In person |
About Investment Readiness Program
Investment Readiness is for startups already at the commercialization stage and ready to raise capital to scale. Catalyst extends further support for a period after the programme structure ends, though any work needing extra manpower or outside sourcing is chargeable.
What you get
- Help building your investor narrative and pitch deck
- Financial modelling and projections support
- Go-to-market strategy work
- Guidance on the investment process, valuation and how investors evaluate a startup
- An eight-part workshop track covering competitive analysis, financial modelling, go-to-market strategy, pitch refinement, investment outreach, valuation, branding, and compliance and diligence readiness
- A dedicated mentor and fortnightly check-ins
Who can apply: Startups at the commercialization stage, ready to enter the market and raise investment for scaling.
How to apply: Apply through the form linked on the Investment Readiness Program page.
Where to apply
Other IIT Mandi Catalyst programmes
- Ignite ProgramAn idea-stage incubation programme that runs founders through mentoring and workshops to validate a concept before moving into deeper incubation.
- Exploration ProgramA prototype-stage programme that helps founders move from a working prototype to a refined, market-ready product.
- NIDHI-EIRA DST-funded monthly stipend for aspiring entrepreneurs pursuing a technology business idea full-time.
- NIDHI-PrayasA DST/NSTEDB prototype-development grant for hardware startups already physically incubated at Catalyst.
- NIDHI-SSS (Seed Support System)DST/NSTEDB seed funding for startups moving into product development and commercialization.
- Him Startup Yojana (HIMSUP)An HPCED-funded seed scheme for Himachal Pradesh's youth and existing or potential entrepreneurs.
- MeitY TIDE 2.0 (Grant)A MeitY prototyping grant for startups with a proof of concept in electronics, communication and other national-priority sectors.
- MeitY TIDE 2.0 (EIR)A MeitY entrepreneur-in-residence track for individuals and students validating an idea to proof of concept.
- Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS)DPIIT's seed fund for proof of concept, prototype development, market-entry and commercialization.
- CPS-PrayasAn idea-to-prototype grant for HCI-focused innovators, run through IIT Mandi's iHub and HCI Foundation.
- CPS-Seed Support Scheme (SSS)Seed support for HCI-track startups already incubated at Catalyst for at least three months, moving toward commercialization.
- CPS Entrepreneur-in-Residence (EIR)A monthly-stipend EIR track for individuals exploring a business idea full-time, through IIT Mandi's iHub and HCI Foundation.
- CPS-Accelerator ProgramA short, competitive accelerator for revenue-stage HCI startups, run through IIT Mandi's iHub and HCI Foundation.
- Sustenance AllowanceAn HPCED-funded monthly living allowance for incubated startups that already have a fully developed prototype.
- MeitY GENESIS EIRA MeitY GENESIS entrepreneur-in-residence track for first-generation entrepreneurs and students, particularly from Tier-II/III cities.
- GENESIS Investment ProgramA six-month, equity-based matching-grant programme for Tier-II/III startups with a validated solution, raising external investment.
- Pilot Program - GENESIS SchemeFunds startups, particularly from Tier-II/III cities, running a pilot with a corporate, PSU or unicorn partner.