Embark on a thrilling 14-week adventure! Gain essential skills, mentorship, and financial support for startup success. Founder-led, project-based learning with pathways for problem identification and a vibrant community will help you in your startup journey.
Individuals with strong business acumen possess a deep understanding of various business functions and how they interconnect, enabling them to make informed decisions that drive organizational success.
Great Execution abilities
At 18startup, we believe that execution is the most important factor in a startup's success. Individuals with great execution capabilities turn ideas into action by effectively managing resources, timelines, and strategies.
Highly networked individual
Individuals with this ability actively build and maintain strong, mutually beneficial relationships across various industries and sectors, ultimately enabling them to create opportunities.
And is driven by innovation
18startup entrepreneurs constantly seek new and creative solutions to problems, challenging the status quo, and embracing change.
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 your prototype
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Access to investment
Pitch your idea and get opportunity to raise funds.
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.
Conduct thorough market research using various frameworks to ensure an unbiased analysis, leading to a well-defined and actionable problem that can be addressed effectively.
4th to 5th week (Problem Validation)
Validate your problem with the help of the community, and receive feedback on what can effectively fulfil the market's needs.
6th to 9th week (Solutioning & Prototyping)
Build a solution, create a prototype, and test it in the market to validate your concept and solution.
10th to 11th week (Traction)
Establishing initial traction, acquiring paying customers, and gathering market feedback.
12th to 13th week (Pitch preparation)
Learn how to craft a compelling story for your startup and create a pitch deck. Then, seek feedback from the community to identify areas for improvement.
14th week (Demo Day)
Present your idea to investors to receive feedback on refining your startup and achieving product-market fit, while also gaining access to funding of up to 5 lakhs.
FAQs
I'm not a student, can I apply?
Yes, we believe that an entrepreneur should resemble a student who is continuously open to learning and consistently striving to improve. If you are a first-time startup founder or a student entrepreneur, you can apply for the fellowship.
What is the duration of this fellowship?
14 Weeks online program.
What is the fees for the fellowship?
The Fellowship Course fee is Rs. 20,000/- exclusive of taxes.
How do I apply for financial aid?
You will be automatically assessed for the aid if you are selected for the fellowship.
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