Runway Incubation Program
A programme by Runway Incubator, UPES
An 8-to-10-week blended cohort that takes a startup from refining its idea to pitching investors on demo day.
At a glance
| Best for | Founders anywhere in India, from idea stage to early revenue |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea – Early revenue |
| Duration | 8–10 weeks |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Run with | UPES |
About Runway Incubation Program
Runway's core programme. It runs as a cohort, part online and part in person at UPES in Dehradun, and it is open by application to startups in any sector from anywhere in India.
What you get
- A dedicated mentor for your startup
- Access to UPES labs, workspaces and infrastructure
- Work on refining the business idea, getting market-ready and getting investor-ready
- A demo day pitch to invited investors, advisors and industry leaders
- Continuing support after the cohort ends, plus curated events, workshops and meetups
Who can apply
- Startups at any stage from idea to early revenue
- Any sector, anywhere in India — you do not have to be a UPES student or alumnus
How selection works: Open application, then a panel review. Shortlisted teams are interviewed and judged on innovation potential, team strength and scalability.
How to apply: Fill the application form on the Runway site and pick your track and stage. Runway says it replies within 15 days. Questions can go to runway@upes.ac.in.
Where to apply
Other Runway Incubator, UPES programmes
- Runway GrantsThree non-dilutive grant tiers — idea, prototype or MVP, and early revenue — awarded alongside a place in the incubation programme.
- Runway Angel & Seed Investment (AI track)Equity investment into AI-native startups, decided in numbered pitch rounds and ending in a milestone-based term sheet.
- Takeoff 6.0 — pre-incubation programRunway's pre-incubation intake, with its own registration page and deadline.
- MeitY GENESIS at RunwayThe Ministry of Electronics and IT's GENESIS support programme for early-stage tech startups, hosted at Runway.
- DST Inclusive Technology Business Incubator (iTBI) Ignition GrantIgnition grants for technology startups under the DST-approved inclusive technology business incubator project at UPES.