Spark Pre-Incubation Program
A programme by Siddaganga Institute of Technology
A 12-week pre-incubation programme for students and aspiring entrepreneurs, with 10 places per intake.
At a glance
| Best for | Students and aspiring founders with an early idea |
|---|---|
| Stage | Idea |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Format | Hybrid |
About Spark Pre-Incubation Program
The last stated intake ran from March to May 2024, so check the programme page for the current round before applying. The programme takes an idea through needs analysis, market analysis, solution design, business model, funding and pitching, and ends with a demo day.
What you get
- A dedicated mentor for the whole programme
- Hands-on workshops with templates
- One-to-one mentoring sessions at the end of each module
- A peer group and network
- Practical topics such as when to register a company, good accounting practice, co-founder agreements and team expansion
Who can apply
- Students, aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and individuals with a passion to build a company
- The programme says it targets entrepreneurs from tier 2 and tier 3 cities
How selection works: the page says 10 individuals, teams or startups are selected per intake.
How to apply: use the Apply Now button on the pre-incubation page.
Where to apply
Other Siddaganga Institute of Technology programmes
- Siddaganga Incubation ProgramIncubation for early-stage tech startups from proof of concept to MVP, with mentoring, field trials and funding connections.
- AgriTech Ignite Innovator GrantA grant and one-year incubation support for early-stage agritech startups and innovators under two years old, run under the NIDHI i-TBI scheme.
- AgriNext Innovation ChallengeA product-development challenge for first- and second-year students building low-cost farm machines and precision agritech devices.
- Agritech Pre-Incubation (Idea to POC)An agritech ideathon that takes projects from idea to proof of concept. The printed deadline for the 2026 round has passed.