GrowthPad Program
A programme by Parul University
A six-month accelerator for product-ready and early-revenue startups preparing to raise from angel investors and VCs.
At a glance
| Best for | Product-ready or early-revenue startups looking to raise from angel investors and VCs |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Duration | six months, with support for up to one year after |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Paid |
About GrowthPad Program
GrowthPad is a six-month accelerator that prepares a startup to pitch to investors. It runs a monthly rhythm of workshops, one-on-one mentoring and milestone check-ins, and ends with a pitch to a panel of investors and mentors.
What you get
- Workshops on product, sales and marketing, HR and expansion, accounting, compliance and IPR, legal aspects of investment, and fundraising strategy
- One-on-one mentorship and matching with advisors
- Pitch deck and storytelling support, and preparation for an investor pitch
- Networking sessions with investors, partners and clients, and post-programme support for up to a year
Who can apply
- Product-ready or early-revenue startups. A Private Limited company with DPIIT recognition is advised. Unregistered startups can apply if they agree to register as a Private Limited company within three months.
How selection works: an internal committee evaluation, then a presentation to the final selection committee.
Costs: a programme fee applies, and a success fee is charged on any investment that comes through PIERC's investor pool.
Where to apply
Other Parul University programmes
- Startup Incubation ProgramA two-and-a-half-year incubation journey from idea to growth stage, opened by a two-week pre-incubation training.
- Startup Nivesh 3.0An eight-week investor readiness and fundraising programme that ends in a demo day before investors in Vadodara.
- HealthTech Accelerator 2026A six-month accelerator for healthcare startups, with clinical testbeds at the university's hospital and a demo day for healthcare investors.