Get a roadmap to raise ₹25 lakhs in funding for your startup.

This 10-week intensive program is designed for aspirants and early-stage founders who are ready to transform their ideas into market-ready Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Whether you’re exploring your first startup idea or refining a concept, this hands-on program provides the tools, guidance, and network you need to succeed.

Note: Applications for the first round will close on May 10th.

Who is an 18startup Entrepreneur

18startup entrepreneur is an individual who has,

Journey as an 18startup fellows

Get into execution mode

Get a clear path to move from ideation to execution stage.

Access to domain mentors

Connect with relevant mentors who can guide you in your journey.

Get market connections

Open doors to the market, buy interacting with our community.

Build a prototype/MVP

Develop an MVP with personalized mentorship and expert guidance.

Access to investment

Pitch your idea and get opportunity to raise funds.

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Know who’ll help you on your journey

Prakash Balasubramanian
CEO - 18startup
Vivek Manoharan
CEO - 221B Biomedical
Rudrajeet Desai
CEO VideoCX.io
CEO - FieldAssist
CEO - Risaa IVF
CEO - Picxele
Business Coach
Founder - YellowBag Foundation
CEO - Simple AI
Serial Entrepreneur & Investor
Founder - Revolut

Who is this
fellowship for?

If you’re an early-stage startup founder or aspiring entrepreneur who has taken the initiative to pursue your startup idea but feel stuck due to a lack of guidance and mentorship, then you are welcomed to 18startup.

Note: The fellowship fee is ₹25,000 (inclusive of all taxes) and is kicking off with a 4 day offline bootcamp is starting on 26th June 2025 in Hyderabad.

Our entrepreneurs come from

What our alumni have built?

Avatron
At Avatron, we offer a comprehensive range of smart home products, including lighting, audio systems, automation solutions, and security devices.
Redstring
Redstring connects startups with top-tier talent, streamlining recruitment. They foster meaningful relationships to fuel innovation and growth.
Meet Goals
MeetGoals helps individuals align their subconscious with their goals and take consistent action toward a life of purpose and fulfillment.
Azoodo
Azeedo is a sustainable agritech startup creating organic crop protection solutions. It helps farmers reduce chemical use and boost soil and crop health.
Hasol Energy
Hasol Energy builds innovative solutions to boost renewable energy efficiency. We drive sustainable energy production across sectors.
Zoovit
​At Zoovit Health Care (OPC) Private Limited, we curate stylish and functional home decor and wellness products to enhance everyday living.
Creatiz
We’re a platform designed for content writers, simplifying their creation process and helping them craft more effective content.
Founderly
Founderly helps purpose-driven students turn their startup ideas into reality in 6 weeks, with expert mentorship and community support.

Benefits of the fellowship

Access to Funds of up to ₹25 Lakhs

Secure financial support to kickstart and scale your startup, empowering you to bring your vision to reality without the constraint of limited resources.

Access up to ₹1 Crore+ Worth of Technical Credits

Access technical credits from AWS Activate, Notion, Zoho Suite, Webflow, and Zendesk, providing the tools you need to build and scale your startup while minimizing initial expenses.

Access to 50+ Mentors and Domain Experts

Receive personalized guidance and insights from seasoned mentors and industry leaders, ensuring you make informed decisions and accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.

Access to the Alumni of 18startup

Gain access to the extensive 18startup Innercircle, comprising over 100 startup founders with diverse backgrounds who are eager to share insights, and help you unlock new market opportunities.

Listen to our community

Our partners & collaborators

Journey ahead

Submit your application form

Click the link to submit your application for the fellowship program. Our team will review your application and assess your compatibility with the program, and we’ll get back to you within one week.

If shortlisted, attend an online interaction call with our mentor

Your application will be assessed based on the inputs you provide, focusing on your interest and intent toward entrepreneurship, the efforts you’ve made in the past to pursue your dreams.

If compatible, get invited to attend cohort 9

After your interaction with our mentor, we evaluate your overall compatibility with the program and the potential value you can gain from it. Based on this assessment, we make a decision and invite you to join the program.

Go through the 10 weeks fellowship program

Get into execution mode during these 10 weeks—a journey that's nothing short of an adventure. You'll have the opportunity to learn, build, and grow together in a highly inclusive and immersive environment.

Build a venture investable MVP for your startup

Achieve building an MVP for your startup that’s not only a focusing on the market but also a minimum viable product for you as a founder, the customer, and the investor.

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