Pre-incubation Program
Applications are now closed
About The Program
Pre-incubation aims to support ambitious and innovative entrepreneurs by
enabling them to transform their ideas into a minimum viable product.
This intensive 10-week programme combines business training, expert
support, coaching and mentoring to help you accelerate the journey of your
idea.
Who Can Apply?
Co-founders of Idea or Early-
Stage Venture
Stage Venture
Students and working
professionals with Startup
Aspirations or Product Ideas
professionals with Startup
Aspirations or Product Ideas
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Program Highlights
Curated and structured live workshops
on how to test, validate and continuously improve on the business idea.
on how to test, validate and continuously improve on the business idea.
Easy to follow sessions with feedback
mechanism at important stages of your start-up journey, making the learning easy to execute.
mechanism at important stages of your start-up journey, making the learning easy to execute.
Group Mentoring
where everyone can share their own perspectives & ideologies, creating opportunities for new conversations to gain knowledge and appreciation for fresh viewpoints.
where everyone can share their own perspectives & ideologies, creating opportunities for new conversations to gain knowledge and appreciation for fresh viewpoints.
Learn and share in a community of like-
minded founders in a collaborative environment.
Chance to get qualified for the incubation program
incubation program of IIMU Incubation Centre.
Receive an e-certificate
of participation on successful completion of our programme.
of participation on successful completion of our programme.
Program Timeline
Registration Starts
19th January, 2023
Last Date for Application
Applications closed
Program Commencement
28th Feburary, 2023
Graduation Day
13th April, 2023
Program Details
Total Seats Available
30 Seats
Program Fee
₹25,000 each participant
Program Duration
8 Weeks
Course Structure
The 10-week disciplined-based entrepreneurship program divided into 8 business modules
helps you go from business idea to a functional prototype in a short period of time.
MOD : 1
Understand Your Target Customers
Identify and group your customers into segments
Identify the early adopters and understand their importance.
Bring your customer to life by creating customer personas.
MOD : 2
Explore and Validate the Customer Problem
Identify a problem using Jobs-to-be-Done (JTBD) methodology.
Empathize with the customer to further define the problem.
Ask effective questions to develop a better understanding of customer needs.
MOD : 3
Design Prototype and Test Solutions
Explore existing solutions.
Ideate to think of unique solutions for your idea.
Prototype and test selected concepts with customers.
MOD : 4
Define and Test a Sustainable Business Model
Learn what is a business model and why it is important.
List the nine blocks of Lean Canvas.
Explore the importance of customer value proposition.
MOD : 5
Start-up Legal Aspects
Reasons to form an entity early, tax issues, and types of entities.
Contracts, intellectual property, data protection and confidentiality.
Employment laws, founder's agreement, basic compliances, etc.
MOD : 7
Finding the Investment Need & Raising Capital
Determine the funds you’ll need to launch.
Understand the concept of bootstrapping.
List out the sources and uses of funds raised.
MOD : 6
Build a Basic Financial Plan for Your Startup
Identify and estimate the various types of costs.
Identify and estimate the various types of revenue streams.
Determine the viability of your business.
MOD : 8
Build a Go-to-Market Plan
Synthesise all learnings in a compelling storyline.
Build an actionable go-to-market plan.
Launch your product in the market.
Testimonials
It’s an amazing ten weeks course to kickstart the entrepreneurial journey. It has helped me shape my idea and convert it into a product. Thanks to
the master classes/guest lectures. I’m glad to be a part of it.
Deepti Patro
FAQs
Does the program focus on specific sectors or geographies?
We are sector agnostic and are open to early-stage ideas from across the country.
What do we look for in an applicant?
Students and working professionals are required to be committed to their idea full-time and must demonstrate the ability and entrepreneurial mindset to build and grow an organization
My start-up is not incorporated yet. Can I apply?
Yes, start-up incorporation is not mandatory at this stage. You may incorporate it during the program or at a later stage.
I do not have a team. Can I apply?
Sure, solo founders can also apply. Entrepreneurs can choose to continue the journey on their own or add team members later
I have more than one idea to submit, can I submit two applications?
You should only submit one idea that you intend to develop. You are welcome to apply the content of the course to more than one idea or change idea throughout the course. However, each applicant should only submit one business idea.
When can I apply?
Applications are currently open. Click on Apply Now button to register your interest and follow us on our social media handles for updates.
Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn a certificate of participation.
How much does it cost to participate in this program?
Each participant will be charged a fee of ₹ 25,000 to participate in the program.
What is the structure and content of the program?
The 10-week disciplined-based entrepreneurship program divided into 8 business modules helps you go from a business idea to a functional prototype in a short period of time. The program is centered on customer discovery where entrepreneurs are expected to identify their target customers, interact with them, gain insights, and keep pivoting and iterating their ideas.
The program sessions will be conducted online on weekdays. They will be scheduled either on Tuesday or Thursday. A detailed training schedule that includes exact dates will be shared with selected participants closer to starting date.
The program sessions will be conducted online on weekdays. They will be scheduled either on Tuesday or Thursday. A detailed training schedule that includes exact dates will be shared with selected participants closer to starting date.
Will I get certified?
Upon successful completion of this course, you will earn a certificate of participation.
Take a glimpse of the previous program
Pre-Incubation Program (Cohort-1)
Pre-Incubation Program (Cohort-2)