Startup Nivesh 3.0
A programme by Parul University
An eight-week investor readiness and fundraising programme that ends in a demo day before investors in Vadodara.
At a glance
| Best for | MVP, early revenue and growth stage startups preparing to raise seed or angel capital |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Growth |
| Duration | eight weeks; demo day 16 and 17 December 2026 |
| Format | In person |
About Startup Nivesh 3.0
Startup Nivesh 3.0 is an eight-week programme that prepares a startup to raise investment. It covers the business model, valuation and deal structuring, a financial model, a fundraising strategy and an investor-ready pitch deck, followed by practice pitches with investors.
What you get
- Dry-run pitches to investors, with feedback on your positioning and objections
- A demo day stage in front of institutional VCs, angels and family offices
- Continued mentorship and membership of the PIERC Startup Nexus after the programme
- A two-day expo presence at the Vadodara Startup Festival for selected startups
Who can apply
- Startups at MVP, early revenue or growth stage, registered as a Private Limited company with active DPIIT recognition, from any Indian state and any sector.
How to apply: use the Apply Now link on the programme page, or write to startupnivesh.pierc@paruluniversity.ac.in. The cohort is capped at 30 startups. Final pitching is on 16 and 17 December 2026 at PIERC in Vadodara.
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.
- GrowthPad ProgramA six-month accelerator for product-ready and early-revenue startups preparing to raise from angel investors and VCs.
- HealthTech Accelerator 2026A six-month accelerator for healthcare startups, with clinical testbeds at the university's hospital and a demo day for healthcare investors.