A pre-incubation program for MVP and post-MVP startups.

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About the Program:

Empowering Prototype/MVP Stage Entrepreneurs with knowledge and skills to create high-potential Start-ups, through a structured, 14 Weeks Program.

Program Objective:

  • To work with and support Prototype/MVP Stage Start-ups, channelized through AIC-GUSEC.
  • All the selected Entrepreneurs will be taken through  a 14 weeks, structured experiential program, offered and facilitated by NEN Wadhwani Foundation in collaboration with AIC-GUSEC.
  • An outcome based program – MVP to Launch Ready – enabling Prototype Stage Entrepreneurs to take their validated ideas to early traction and investable ready pitch stage.
  • Startups would be supported by curated structured content, frameworks, Expert Masterclasses, Mentors and network support, followed by an offline Demo Day.

Program Goals:

  • Assess and analyse the current business model;
  • Articulate a compelling Value Proposition ;
  • Identify risky assumptions, gaps, and obstacles; iterate to a sustainable business model;
  • Test, refine and validate your MVPin an efficient manner;
  • Select the appropriate Go-to-Market Strategy;
  • Manage Growth and Target Scale;
  • CreateFunding Plan and get ready to Pitch your Startup to Investors/Funding agencies;

Program Outcome:

  • Acquire in-depth knowledge about the different growth tools to grow your business, using modern-day technology.
  • Identify different aspects that can impact Your business.
  • Create financial plans, sales plan, funding plan and GTM strategies for Your business.
  • Devise a Growth Plan, structure the Scaling and Customer acquisition Strategy
  • Create a pitch deck for your business and present it to different stakeholders including Investors.

360 Startup Support:

This Program offers the participants an inclusive experience that covers different aspects of the entrepreneurial journey, to increase their chances of success. This experience includes:

  • One-on-one consultation with NEN & AIC-GUSEC
  • Digital content & Solution Kits
  • Live online workshops/key Interventions
  • Domain experts & Business mentors
  • Live Pitching Sessions
  • Connect to funding agencies including investors

Program Benefits:

  • Opportunity to win an all-expense paid trip to Silicon Valley by Wadhwani Foundation
  • Opportunity to raise early stage investments and funding
  • Recognition from AIC-GUSEC and access to benefits by Government of Gujarat and other benefits
  • Investor Demo Day
  • Dedicated Mentorship

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