We have 2 Cohorts around the year, You can apply for our Incubator program all year long, here is the link to apply.

No. We take a equity in the startup for the services provided during the Incubator program.

No. Selected startups receive an investment based on a post incubator program assessment. The investment is structured as an equity.

No, our incubation program is virtual and thus there is no criteria to relocate.

Training : The incubator is tailor made for 3 months focused on making the startup investor ready. A 3 phased approached with checkpoint to make the incubation program more action oriented. The training will provided access to trainers, startups tools and templates that would not only help the startup during the program but also in their overall startup journey. We recognize that you are trying to run a business and our program will allow you time to reflect and implement the learnings in your startup.

Mentorship : One of the biggest benefits of going through the Incubation Program is having access to knowledgeable mentors. You will have access to The Stepup Ventures team, seasoned entrepreneurs, experienced investors, and individuals with considerable expertise in their field to give feedback and offer guidance. We also host numerous talks and fireside chats. Speakers include top domain experts on important topics such as distribution, design, data, fundraising, and more.

Fundraising : Our Incubator staff is made up of experts with years of experience in fundraising and pitching. You will learn how to run an effective fundraising process, how and when to talk to investors, and how to effectively tell your story.

Network Access : Stepup Ventures network consists of Startup Accelerators, Funds, Corporates and many more organizations. You’ll connect to a growing with individuals with diverse backgrounds, areas of expertise, and geography.

Culture : The Stepup Venture culture is best described in one hashtag: #ScaleupBharat. This means a focus on solving the challenges of the real bharat and understanding its needs. We want to push you past your comfort zone and take your startup to the next level by collaborating, incorporating creativity, taking risks, embracing failure, implementing transparency, and being agile. You will work hard, but have fun in the process.

As the incubation program maps startups with mentors and have periodic training and coaching along with them, it requires a 3 month commitment based on the schedule provided. We believe startups will really benefit and have the time to scale their startup while adhering to the program schedule.

We believe startups will really benefit and have the time to scale their startup while adhering to the program schedule. In a startup journey there are ups and down, similarly in the incubation program we have periodic check points where exits can happen.

We are 100% India focused and look for startups that solve the challenges of real Bharat, even if the startup is located outside of India.

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The Step-up Venture is sector agnostics and engages in a diverse range of startups in the tech industry, from marketplaces to SaaS, from media to AI.

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We are looking for startups that have early revenues or minimum an MVP with initial customer traction.

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We receive a lot of applications for each batch and we review each one individually. We try to respond to everyone with a yes or no, but it could take up to a few weeks to get a response.

Yes, definitely! There is no downside to applying more than once. Many of our most successful founders were not accepted on their first try, but chose to keep making progress on their business, reapply to the program, and were ultimately accepted. We would definitely like to know what has changed from the last application so do let us know when you reapply.

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