The 24-week long, equity-free, fee-free 'Investor Readiness Program' generously supported by 'Kotak Alternate Asset Managers Ltd.' is tailored to equip startups with working prototypes to kickstart fundraising efforts ranging from INR 1 Crore to 10 Crores. Additionally, participants stand a chance to win multiple rewards of Rs 10 lakh grants.
Program highlights:
- Tailored one-on-one mentoring from friendly investors for your unique needs
- 25 investors already signed up for demo day, more are expected to join.
- Multiple rewards of up to Rs. 10 lakh grants for winners
- Credibility and branding of Venture Center
- Leverage Venture Center’s peer and mentor network
What the previous cohort accomplished:
- Cohort-2 Startups had the opportunity to pitch to ~32 investment firms at the Demo Day, generating 40 Expression of Interests (EOIs).
- 4 startups secured term sheets for a cumulative funding of ~Rs 15 Cr and others are in active discussions.
- 5 startups received the prestigious Kotak Reward Grant
Who should apply:
Healthcare startups with a working prototype
Focus areas:
Devices, Diagnostics, Therapeutics, Rehabilitation. Preference will be given to startups led by women entrepreneurs and those operating in the fields of cancer, metabolic/immunological/musculoskeletal disorders.
Application details:
- Application Deadline: 31st January 2025
- Program Duration: 6 months
- Application Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6zHIwaxLhaFHdG1RBwx_WRlS0fiJ4ChzgctX-z38CWiMgqQ/viewform?usp=sf_link (signing in with a Gmail account is required to upload documents on the Google Form)
For more information, visit : https://www.venturecenter.co.in/irp/
