About I-Propel
I-Propel is a 3-month accelerator program designed by ISB DLabs, to support MVP stage startups from T1/T2/T3 cities, with a market-tested MVP with early or pilot customers, interested in securing PMF and validating their business model.
This accelerator program will be tailored to startups’ needs and support entrepreneurs with Minimum Viable Product (MVP) to refine their product/solutions, build sustainable business models, develop revenue models, refine pitches, customer acquisition, Go-To-Market strategy, leadership development and support in PMF.
The program also provides various platforms to pitch to investors and networking opportunities with the stakeholders.
Who is eligible?
A DPIIT-recognized startup, registered as a Private Limited company with a minimum of six months since incorporation, that meets at least one of the following criteria:
MVP Stage
Market-tested with early or pilot customers
Early Revenue Stage
Early traction
Program Offerings
Gap analysis
Live-online expert sessions
Mentor Clinics
Access to business scale up toolkit
PMF discovery & validation
Go-To-Market
Financial planning
Advance Pitch Clinics
P2P networking
Fundraising opportunity
Networking
Program timeline
Call for applications
Initial screening
Evaluation 1:1 with industry experts
Acceleration Agreement & Onboarding
Program Kickstartup
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For queries, write to us:
rakshith_chengappa@isbdlabs.org / contact@isbdlabs.org
FAQs
Yes, there is a program fee of INR 25,000 + GST which the selected startups must pay before the commencement of the program engagement. Further, a success fee will be charged from the selected startup which is 2% of any investment coming to the selected startup from the date of signing the I-Propel Accelerator program agreement and till the end of 18 months from the date of signing the agreement.
A DPIIT-recognized startup, registered as a Private Limited company with a minimum of six months since incorporation, that meets at least one of the following criteria:
- Minimum TRL-5, MVP stage startups from T1/T2/T3 cities, with a market-tested MVP with early or pilot customers
- Early revenue stage startups
This is a sector agnostic program, visionary startup ideas registered in India are welcome to apply.
The I-Propel Accelerator offers comprehensive support, including mentorship from the ISB alumni community, tailored masterclasses and workshops to refine product/solutions, build sustainable business models, develop revenue models, refine pitches, customer acquisition / Go-To-Market strategy, leadership development, and support in PMF. Furthermore the program provides networking opportunities, fundraising opportunities, and a access to startup toolkit resources.
After the application submission, the shortlisting and onboarding process will take place in June. Shortlisted startups will be notified over email and provided with further instructions and details regarding their participation in the program.
Program interventions and engagement will begin from the first week of July and concludes with a Demo Day in the last week of September.