Dec 18, 2021 : Call opens for Applications
Investor Readiness Program
Unlock your full potential to attract investment and create working networks with investors and the ecosystem.
Cohort 1 : Jan – April 2022
About the Program
The Investor Readiness Program is a Venture Center initiative under NIDHI – Center of Excellence aimed at connecting, mentoring and enabling startups to enhance their fund raising effort. The program is a customized approach specifically designed to cater the needs of the participating startup. The program also aims to create a powerful ecosystem of mentors, investors and other partners to support and promote the growth of innovative startups.
Looking to raise less than Rs. 4 Cr in the next 12 months
At least prototyping or PoC validation stage
Technology and knowledge-based startups in Healthcare
Commit 3 hrs / week for mentoring sessions
Program Details
The program is a 12 week long tailored mentoring program ending in a startup showcase where the startups pitch in front of investors and other ecosystem partners.
Jan 8, 2022 : Call closes
Jan 18, 2022 : Announcement of Cohort
Feb 1, 2022 : Program begins
April 30, 2022 : Program ends
May 7, 2022 : Startup showcase (Demo Day)
- Selection
- Diagnosis
- Resolution
- Storyline
- Startup Showcase
Phase 1 : Cohort is selected and startups are onboarded. A program commitment fee of Rs. 5000 will be collected from startups joining the cohort.
Phase 2 : Assessment of current level of investor readiness and diagnosis. Identification of key areas of improvement via Diagnostic clinics and audits.
Phase 3 : Actions to improve business case (via templates, examples, mentoring, specialist service providers).
Phase 4 : Draft and finalize storyline and pitch deck. Extensive practice (via feedback, mock pitches, expert inputs and so on).
Phase 5 : Startups pitch to a curated panel of investors and other ecosystem players to raise funds, network and get visibility to certain customer groups.
The winning pitches get Venture Center credits worth Rs. 50,000 as well (Credits include Lab services, Analytical services, Prototype services, Tech transfer, Regulatory and IP services).
Cohort size
Mentoring hours
Investor Partners
Startup Benefits
Business Model Review from experienced mentors
Investment Case Preparation
Financial Projections
Impact Storytelling
Professionally designed and developed pitch deck
Extensive pitching practice to various audiences
Access and visibility to curated investors, customers and the ecosystem
Due diligence document preparation
Program Mentors
One of the key strengths of the program is the ability to get access to a powerful mentor network. Here are a few notable senior mentors with more being added every day !
Sachin Oswal
Founder, Originity LLP
More Coming Soon…
We are always seeking to connect with and increase our mentor and partner network. Sign up to get associated with the program and share your expertise to promote innovation and entrepreneurship.
Investment Partners
Cohort startups will have access to our investor network at the startup showcase
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