GTFO
A programme by Innovation Mission Punjab
A rolling fundraising-readiness programme that helps founders prepare investor materials and meet investors, with support until term sheet closure.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups with a working product and early traction that are ready to raise |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Duration | About 4 weeks, then investor engagement support |
| Cost | No equity |
About GTFO
GTFO is a structured programme for founders who are ready to raise. It has no fixed batches or application window, so you can apply at any time.
What you get
- Investor-ready materials, including pitch decks and financial models
- Targeted investor mapping and warm introductions
- Support until a term sheet closes
Who can apply
- Startups with a well-defined business model and value proposition
- A working product or MVP
- Early traction, such as users, pilots or early revenue
- Founders who are actively seeking investment
How selection works: Applications are reviewed as they come in.
How to apply: Apply from the GTFO programme page. When we last checked, the GTFO button on the IMPunjab homepage opened the Decode application form, so use the programme page. The core programme runs for about four weeks, followed by investor engagement support. It is not equity based.
Where to apply
Other Innovation Mission Punjab programmes
- Fail FastA two-week, fully virtual programme that helps idea-stage and MVP-stage founders test a concept and a business model before they build.
- DecodeA cohort programme for early-stage startups with a registered company and an executed pilot, centred on pitch readiness and raising a pre-seed round.
- IMPunjab Accelerator ProgramA four-month scale programme for DPIIT-recognised startups with early traction and a presence in Punjab, combining mentorship, execution support, partnerships and investor access.
- SWACH AcceleratorAn accelerator for startups in water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management, offering mentorship, pilot opportunities and ecosystem support.
- Campus Ambassador Program (CAP)A programme for college students in Punjab who represent IMPunjab on campus, promote entrepreneurship and organise startup events.
- EurekaA programme that helps school students turn ideas into ventures through hands-on learning, mentorship and exposure to the startup ecosystem.
- School Internship ProgramA four-week hybrid programme of 16 sessions where students in Classes 8 to 12 explore startups, innovation and leadership.