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Unlocking Funding for Startups: Corporate Programs & Government Schemes Had the opportunity to attend another EDP session given by C.M patil CEO at krishikalpa and local advisory board member at SBI startup branch. Startups, especially student-led ones, can secure funding through corporate accelerators and government schemes. Here are some success stories: Grubhub (Y Combinator), Cure Metrix (Qualcomm), Ather Energy (IITM Incubation Cell), and more have thrived with corporate backing. Key Funding Opportunities: Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and CSR Programs Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, University-Industry Partnerships Government Grants & Subsidies How to Secure Funding: 1. Align your goals with funders. 2. Build a compelling pitch. 3. Network and reach out. 4. Highlight your track record. With the right strategy, you can unlock essential funding to scale your startup! special thanks to JECRC Incubation Centre Incubation Centre for organizing this session #Startups #CorporateFunding #GovernmentSchemes #Innovation #StudentStartups #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Unlocking Funding for Startups: Corporate Programs & Government Schemes Had the opportunity to attend another EDP session given by C.M patil CEO at krishikalpa and local advisory board member at SBI startup branch. Startups, especially student-led ones, can secure funding through corporate accelerators and government schemes. Here are some success stories: Grubhub (Y Combinator), CureMetrix (Qualcomm), Ather Energy (IITM Incubation Cell), and more have thrived with corporate backing. Key Funding Opportunities: Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) and CSR Programs Hackathons, Innovation Challenges, University-Industry Partnerships Government Grants & Subsidies How to Secure Funding: 1. Align your goals with funders. 2. Build a compelling pitch. 3. Network and reach out. 4. Highlight your track record. With the right strategy, you can unlock essential funding to scale your startup! special thanks to JECRC Incubation Centre for organizing this session #Startups #CorporateFunding #GovernmentSchemes #Innovation #StudentStartups #Entrepreneurship

🚀 Unlocking Startup Funding: Corporate Programs & Government Schemes I recently had the privilege of attending an insightful EDP session led by C.M. Patil, CEO of KrishiKalpa foundation and a local advisory board member at SBI Startup Branch. The session highlighted how student-led startups can tap into funding opportunities through corporate accelerators and government initiatives. Success stories like Grubhub (Y Combinator), CureMetrix (Qualcomm), and Ather Energy (IITM Incubation Cell) show the impact of such backing. Key funding sources include: Corporate Venture Capital (CVC) & CSR Programs Hackathons & Innovation Challenges University-Industry Partnerships Government Grants & Subsidies Steps to Secure Funding: 1. Align your goals with potential funders. 2. Craft a compelling pitch. 3. Build a strong network. 4. Showcase your track record. With the right strategy, scaling your startup is within reach! A big thank you to JECRC Incubation Centre for hosting this valuable session. #Startups #CorporateFunding #GovernmentSchemes #Innovation #StudentStartups #Entrepreneurship

💰Entrepreneurs are becoming more aware of what solutions they create and how they translate into meaningful impact. This pushes traditional profit seeking startup accelerators to rethink their focus areas to include the criteria of startups they support, thematic programmes they want to run, and impact ROI in their investment thesis. Incubators and accelerator programmes focus on success indicators such as sustainability of startups post-programme, follow-on investments received, and of course, the potential scale of the startups that have graduated from their programmes. Read more on the DPG Accelerator guide here: https://lnkd.in/eCD76Ujq Learn more and save the date for the next webinar on 20 June 2024 | 14:00-15:00 WAT, 15:00-16:00 SAST & CAT, 16:00-17:00 EAT Be part of our webinar by registering today! Visit https://lnkd.in/dpYzuwP3 #digitalpublicgoods #dpgs #unicefinnovation #afrilabs #techforgood #startups #accelerators #innovation #techfordevelopment

IIT Mandi Catalyst organized a curated workshop focused on 'Funding Schemes for Startups'. The workshop, skillfully led by Gaurav P., Associate Manager at IIT Mandi Catalyst, aimed to empower founders by introducing the funding opportunities provided by IIT Mandi Catalyst. The session emphasized seed investments, grants, and eligibility criteria tailored to different business phases. Discussions focused on aligning funding needs with growth stages, crafting persuasive proposals, and understanding investor expectations. Gaurav Parulkar's expertise provided startups with actionable insights, highlighting strategic approaches to leverage financial resources effectively for sustainable growth. Satvasheel Powar | Saurabh Mittal | Anil Singh | Saksham Singhal | Sushmita Singh | Harish Kanaujia | vishal sharma | Ravinder Kumar | Minni Kaur | Kushal Deep Jagota | Abhishek Mukamia | Shivanjali Andotra | Shashwat Mishra | Gurpreet Kaur #IITMandiCatalyst #IITMandi #Incubator #Startups #Innovation #StartupInHills #StartupFunding #IITMandiCatalyst #Entrepreneurship #StartupWorkshop #FundingOpportunities #StartupEcosystem #SustainableGrowth

Startup Funding Fiesta Coming Soon – Present Your Pitch to Top Investors! The Startup Funding Fiesta is on its way, offering you the chance to pitch your startup to 15 investment veterans from across the globe. Why Attend: -Global Exposure: Showcase your startup to a diverse panel of investors. -Valuable Feedback: Gain insights from experienced professionals. -Funding Opportunities: Secure potential investment and partnerships. Stay tuned for updates and registration info. Get your pitch ready—this is an opportunity you won't want to miss! Satna Incubation Center Smartciates Investments-Marketing Smart Cities Mission Satna Smart City Incubation Masters #StartupFundingFiesta #GlobalInvestmentOpportunities #IncubationMasters #StartupInvestment #Entrepreneurship #Startups #IncubationCenter #IRP #InvestmentReadynessProgram

💚🤎 Impact, climate and health equity startups. 🤎💚 This impact focused accelerator offers $1M+ in no equity grants to participants and helps to attract significant angel and VC backing - their alums have collectively raised over $9B. Areas of focus: Climate, Dual Use, FinTech, and HealthTech. Applications close 2/29. Spread the word. #impactinvesting #albuquerque #newmexico #healthtech #climatesolutions #startups

Updated List: 56 #accelerators that help #entrepreneurs to build #startups focused on #sustainability, #ClimateTech, #greenIT and more. The latest addition to the list: Digital Catapult, which has launched an International #SupplyChain Accelerator focused on two areas: (1) Seamless Trade Across Borders. Participating startups -- including eTEU, Linear-works, Parkway Logic (Exabler.com), and Kavida.ai -- will each receive up to £85,000 to develop their solution. (2) Product #CarbonFootprint Measurement. Participating startups Altruistiq and siccar each will receive up to £125,000. See the complete list of accelerators here: https://lnkd.in/ehzYnyqg

Startups Are Everywhere! The culture of #entrepreneurship is no longer confined to #metros. It has seeped into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities, powered by college #incubators, e-cells, and forward-looking #government #initiatives. #Ideas are emerging from places once considered off the radar, fuelling an #inclusive #revolution. Are startups everywhere? Agree? Disagree? Come on, share your views... You can listen to my opening remarks at the CII WR Startup Summit at: https://lnkd.in/guC32Tut #startups #founders #vcs #s

✨ We’re thrilled to share the highlights from our recent Ideation 50:50 Demo Day 2024 in collaboration with AtoBe Startup Accelerator at Azrieli College of Engineering Jerusalem עזריאלי מכללה אקדמית להנדסה ירושלים, where innovative ideas took center stage and startups showcased their incredible journeys. Watch the video below to witness the passion, creativity, and hard work that define our community. This could be you at our next Demo Day! Don’t miss the opportunity to join our upcoming Startup BootCamp in Cyprus and take the next step in your entrepreneurial journey. Be part of a transformative experience that will propel your startup to new heights. The future of innovation starts with you—let’s make it happen together! See more details and apply now: https://lnkd.in/e4zVafVH If you have any questions, contact us at contact@5050startups.org #Innovation #Entrepreneurship #University #Consulting #Startups #Training #Entrepreneurs #Accelerator #Diverseteams #Development #VC #Angelinvestors #Inventarios #Ideation5050 #5050Startups #AtoBeAccelerator #TechCommunity #ProfessionalGrowth