Our Cohort Programs

At 18startup, we collaborate with ecosystem enablers who are passionate about supporting early-stage founders and empowering their startup journey with the right guidance and resources.

18startup 7-day Offline Bootcamp

This is a A 7-day offline bootcamp in Bangalore to validate your startup idea, meet real founders & experts, and build your roadmap for a venture investable MVP with clarity.

Application Deadline: 3rd Sept, 2025

Program Start Date: 8th Sept, 2025

18startup <> SONA pre-incubation

This is a 7-day intensive offline bootcamp in Bangalore, followed by 3 months of personalized 1:1 mentorship. It’s designed to help you validate your idea, build a solid MVP, and make it investor-ready. By the end of the journey, you'll be equipped with the right tools, clarity, and pitch to raise your first round of funding.

18startup <> SPARK pre-incubation

This is a 10-week Pre-Incubation Program by 18startup in collaboration with SPARK Incubator. It kicks off with a 4-day offline bootcamp in Coimbatore, followed by 9 weeks of an intensive online program. During the program, you’ll build your MVP, pitch to real investors, and unlock access to essential tools, credits, and a strong network of startup founders and mentors.

Application Deadline: 14th Sept, 2025

Program Start Date: 18th Sept, 2025

18startup Fellowship (Hardware Specific)

This is a 10-week fellowship program designed specifically for hardware startups. Here you'll build your prototype, pitch to real investors, and gain access to valuable resources and a powerful startup network.

Application Deadline: 5th Oct, 2025

Program Start Date: 9th Oct, 2025

Other Courses

We offer mini-workshops and self-learning courses that equip startup founders with clear, practical insights to navigate the challenges of their entrepreneurial journey.

2-day Fundraise Workshop

Master your pitch and financial projections to confidently attract real investors. In just 2 days, you'll learn how to present your startup clearly and compellingly. Walk away with the skills, strategy, and tools needed to win trust and raise funding.

Finance For Founders

"Finance for Founders" is a micro-learning series designed to master the financial basics that your startup actually needs. From strategic finance to projections, we break down the stuff that impacts your runway, and your decisions.