Build a venture investable MVP in 12 weeks

Transforming Ideas into Scalable Ventures

The Pre-Incubation Program by 18startup in collaboration with AIC-GIM is a 12-week hands-on journey designed for early-stage startup founders who want to shape their ideas into actionable and scalable ventures. This program offers a structured and immersive experience to build a solid foundation for your startup journey.

Who is an 18startup Entrepreneur

18startup entrepreneur is an individual who has,

Journey as an incubatee

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.

Access to AIC Community

Connect with the vibrant network of Atal Incubation Centers across India.

Access to Technical Credits

Unlock technical credits to cost-effectively accelerate your startup’s growth.

Build your 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

Our entrepreneurs come from

Who is this
pre-incubation for?

If you are an early-stage founder with a startup idea, struggling to find mentorship and funding resources, The 18startup Pre-Incubation Program powered by AICGIM is designed to support and guide you every step of the way.

Note: The pre-incubation program fee is ₹35,000 (inclusive of all taxes) and is kicking off with a 4 day offline bootcamp starting 3rd April 2025 in the AIC-GIM (Goa Institute of Management Campus).

Benefits of pre-incubation

Access to Funds of up to ₹50 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

Leverage cutting-edge technical tools and platforms through exclusive credits, helping you build and grow your startup without worrying about initial costs.

Access to networks of Atal Incubation Centers

Gain access to a vast network of AIC centers across India that provide the resources, infrastructure, and collaborative environment needed to scale your startup effectively.

Access to 10000+ Atal Tinkering Labs

Tap into a network of innovation hubs equipped with advanced prototyping tools, fostering creativity and enabling you to bring your ideas to life with hands-on experimentation.

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 1 year of free incubation support

Complete the pre-incubation program and unlock 1 year of free incubation support. Get access to co-working space, resources, mentorship, and a platform to accelerate your startup journey.

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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 pre-incubation 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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