Learn to build your startup 10x faster.

Become an
18startup fellow

This 12-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.

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
Manager AIC-GIM
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 tentatively starting on 3rd March 2025 in Goa.

Our entrepreneurs come from

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 7

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 12 weeks fellowship program

Get into execution mode during these 12 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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