NIRV 1.0
A programme by IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation
A paid, four-day online pre-incubation and pitching programme for students, researchers, faculty and early-stage founders.
At a glance
| Best for | Students, researchers, faculty and early-stage founders |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Duration | 4 days |
| Format | Online |
| Cost | Paid |
About NIRV 1.0
NIRV 1.0 (Nurturing Innovation, Readiness & Venture creation) is a short, structured programme that walks participants from problem validation through to a pitch on a Demo Day. It is delivered entirely online over four days and charges a registration fee rather than being free like the foundation's grant calls.
What you get
- Sessions covering business models, IPR, compliance, finance, valuation, go-to-market strategy and fundraising
- Idea and market validation support
- Dedicated mentorship from startup-ecosystem experts, entrepreneurs, investors and industry professionals
- Pitch preparation and a Demo Day
- A certificate for all participants
- A chance for strong performers to move into further incubation or funding evaluation
Who can apply
- Students, researchers, faculty, innovators, and early-stage startups
How to apply: Register through the programme's page on the foundation's site. It charges a fee rather than the equity-free grant terms of the DISHA and TARANG calls.
Where to apply
Other IITI DRISHTI CPS Foundation programmes
- DISHA 3.0A funding call for DPIIT-recognised digital-healthcare startups at Technology Readiness Level 3 or above, currently closed.
- DISHA 2.0 Grand ChallengeA digital-healthcare grand challenge for academic teams and DPIIT-recognised startups, now closed.
- TARANG 1.0 Accelerator ProgrammeA healthcare and deep-tech accelerator with two application paths, funding support up to a grant amount stated on the programme page, now closed.
- Lab to Market (L2M) Programme — Medical Device Development & ValidationA programme supporting medical-device development and validation, now closed.