1. Application and Selection

Startups applying to join the incubator or accelerator program. From idea clinic, understanding the startup founders interest level, PPT market research, growth vision, company registered or not, requirements from us, future plans.

2. Onboarding and Orientation

Give a brief overview on the co working, space kind support offered from the incubator, FTmsquare, manufacturing, COEs etc.

3. Market Research and Validation

Support in market research and validation for all the Startups (we need to bring in resource person, identify mentors for that).

4. Product Development and Prototyping

Give them access to labs, COEs tie up with other R & d organisations for access for various technologies which we don’t have we again need to identify key mentors in those specific tech areas.

5. Mentorship and Coaching

Mentorship and coaching from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts for our Startups to get an idea and insights.

6. Business Model Development

Customised business model development we need to provide for the Startups to refine their business models, focusing on revenue streams, pricing strategies, and cost structures.

7. Pitch Preparation

Preparing startups to pitch their ideas effectively, in investors pitch day or demo day in front of VCs, angel investors etc.

8. Customer Acquisition Strategy

Developing strategies for acquiring and retaining customers, involving marketing and sales training (need to identify external resource person for this).

9. Financial Planning

Guidance on financial management, budgeting, and fundraising strategies (external mentor sessions need to be organised).

10. Access to Funding

Assistance in securing funding, introductions to investors or guidance, govt schemes, seed fund grants, our own seed fund etc.

11. Scaling and Growth for Startups

Scaling and Growth for Startups ( for Startups which have already launched their products customised support for them).

12. Legal and IP Support

Guidance on legal issues, contracts, intellectual property protection, and compliance (need to identify key mentors for this).

13. Networking and Partnerships with industries

Continued networking opportunities and potential partnerships with other startups or established companies.

14. International Expansion (if applicable)

Support for startups looking to expand into international markets by collaborating with companies.

15. Digital marketing

Branding session using experts on how to position the brand, increase brand perception and affinity.

16. Exit Strategy and Sustainability

Preparing startups for potential exits, whether through acquisition, IPO, or sustainable long-term growth.

17. Alumni Network

After completing the program, startups become part of an alumni network, providing ongoing support and connections.