Syncubator

Syncubator is the resident stage. It is built for first-generation entrepreneurs who already have a validated problem statement and business idea, and its stated aim is to cut the time and cost of getting to market. You can take it virtually or with a physical desk on campus.

What you get

• Work space — a shared co-work seat or a dedicated office — plus meeting room, conference room and reading zone.
• One-to-one mentoring from in-house faculty and industry mentors.
• Networking connections and help accessing government and private fundraising routes.
• Support with legal and regulatory work, intellectual property, go-to-market strategy and the business plan.

Who can apply

• Innovators and entrepreneurs with a validated problem statement and business idea.
• You must incorporate a company meeting DPIIT's criteria within six weeks of joining.
• Companies promoted by serving government staff need a no-objection certificate; companies that merely have government employees as shareholders may apply.

How selection works: shortlisted applicants are invited to present and discuss their plan, and an incubation agreement is shared with the applicants who get through. The decision follows within fifteen days of the presentation.

How to apply: use the register-to-incubate form on the Sharda Launchpad website, or write to incubation.launchpad@sharda.ac.in. Expect a one-time registration fee and monthly charges from the second month, based on the facilities you use.