Campus Founders for Student Startups
Campus Founders – a GPS Fellows initiative
Register Your Interest
*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.
Register Your Interest
*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.
Picture this – You’ve been working on something exciting and already have a prototype or early traction to show for it. How do you take it further and turn this into a thriving venture?
Scaling beyond the first step isn’t easy and that’s exactly where NSRCEL steps in.
Campus Founders – a GPS Fellows initiative is designed exclusively for recent grads and student entrepreneurs at the prototype stage and beyond who are ready to build, refine, and grow their ventures.
Program Highlights
Multi-stage program design
A structured journey that supports your startup across stages—from prototype and validation to early growth.
Access to Startup toolkit
With exclusive discounts, credits etc from partners like AWS, RazorpayX, Stripe, Zoho and many more.
Alumni & Mentor Network
Connect with NSRCEL’s diverse alumni and seasoned mentors, opening doors to insights, guidance, and opportunities.
Grant Opportunities
Funding support ranging from INR 50K to INR 7.5L, awarded to up to 10 promising ventures in the cohort.
Peer Learning
Learn, exchange, and collaborate with fellow founders across sectors through shared experiences and collective problem-solving.
Program Eligibility
To be part of this exclusive program, you must:
The startup should have a working prototype. We are looking for some proof of work that is indicative of the founders’ commitment
We are looking for founders from PAN India
The program is open to undergrad/postgrad students or graduates from the past year across academic disciplines.
If you have graduated, you must have graduated less than a year ago
The X-Factor:
We’re looking for innovative ideas with scale potential. If you’re in a niche, tell us why it matters and why now. If you’re in a crowded market, show how you’ll break through!
What you can expect?
Double down on Problem Discovery
Interact with Users for Customer Validation
Iterate on your Value Proposition
Reflect on Entrepreneurial Mindsets
Build a strong foundation with Early-Stage Governance
Strengthen Your Base & figure out early Product–Market Fit
How can you apply and get started?
Step 1
Submit your application on our website
Step 2
Initial screening round for eligibility
Step 3
Telephonic interview to clarify application details
Step 4
Pitch presentation to mentor panel
Step 5
Final expectation and program fit assessment
Step 6
Onboarding to the Foundational Pre-incubation Phase
Please Note:
Selected participants will enter 4-month Campus Founders Incubation program
Get started here!
Program Journey
Foundational Pre-
incubation Phase
Based on progress in Phase 1, select founders move to this stage
