Startup Launchpad Program - Accelerator Your Business wiuth Pre-Incubation Launchpad

Launchpad

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*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.

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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.

Apply Now

Launchpad is NSRCEL’s flagship program spanning 5 months. This sector-agnostic program is designed to support the critical first steps of a founder over a focused journey. Launchpad supports early-stage founders and ideas with disruptive potential to become trustworthy and resilient market leaders. The program curate seamless, founder-centric interventions that lead to visible, tangible impact.

Program Highlights

Cohort Based Learning

Workshop and sessions to help you navigate problem-solution fit, early product market fit, governance and entrepreneurial mindset.

One-on-One Mentoring

Opportunity to refine your business model and roadmap with one-to-one interaction with mentors, along with review based checkpoints.

Grant Access/Opportunity

Top 3 incubatees are awarded 5 lakhs of grant money.

Access to the NSRCEL Startup Kit

With exclusive discounts, credits etc from partners like AWS, RazorpayX, Stripe, Zoho and many more.

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Active Venture Alumni Base

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Mentors and Industry Experts

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Program Eligibility

Early-Stage Founders

You’re at the idea, prototype, or MVP stage, actively shaping the foundation of your venture.

Founder Mindset

You demonstrate entrepreneurial intent, a bias for action, and a willingness to learn, iterate, and build.

Problem Clarity

You have demonstrated a deep understanding of the problem through strong validation.

Disruptive Thinking

Innovative Thinking Your idea reflects fresh thinking and has the potential to make a significant difference.

How can you apply and get started?

Step 1

Application Submission

Step 2

Application Review

Step 3

Conversation with the NSRCEL Team

Step 4

Mentor Panel Pitch

Step 5

Onboarding into the Program

Step 4

Mentor Panel Pitch

Step 5

Onboarding into the Program

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Who are the mentors guiding you?

Anand Iyer

COO – 5C Network, Leadership Coach and Startup Mentor

Aarti B Iyer

Marketing and Business Strategist, Co-Founder – M2 Games

Gopal Rao Addanki

VC and Director, Endiya Partners

Alexander Valiyaveettil John

CEO – Cynapto Technologies, Director – Vvaleti MSPL and Angel Investor

Dharmender Khanna

Angel Investor and Ex-Vice President – SSIPL Retail Ltd

Abhiram Katta

Consultant VC and Member of the Board of Advisors – United Efforts

Harsha Mutt

Independent Consultant Ex-Head of Solution – Financial Servies, HCL Technology

Kalpana Desigan

Head of Product – Business Operations, Postman

Malavika R Harita

Founder and CEO – Brand Circle

Prapulla Sandeep

Consultant and Ex Director – SBU Head, Cognizant

Nagaraja Prakasam

Angel Investor, Startup Mentor and Fund Advisor

Randhir Mishra

Director

Mini Muralidhar

Ex Vice President – Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd

Mohan Sundaram

CEO – ARTILAB Foundation, President – Disability NGOs Alliance Trustee and Board Member – APD Bangalore

Muralidhar Srinivasan

Consultant Director – Trusted Shares and Investments Ltd

Sanjay Sharma

Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor

Suman Sasmal

Ex-VP and Head of Delivery, Infosys

Venkatesh Hulikal

Business Leader, Startup Mentor, Technology and Strategy Advisor

Who are the experts guiding you?

Anand Iyer

COO – 5C Network, Leadership Coach and Startup Mentor

Aarti B Iyer

Marketing and Business Strategist, Co-Founder – M2 Games

Gopal Rao Addanki

VC and Director, Endiya Partners

Alexander Valiyaveettil John

CEO – Cynapto Technologies, Director – Vvaleti MSPL and Angel Investor

Dharmender Khanna

Angel Investor and Ex-Vice President – SSIPL Retail Ltd

Abhiram Katta

Consultant VC and Member of the Board of Advisors – United Efforts

Harsha Mutt

Independent Consultant Ex-Head of Solution – Financial Servies, HCL Technology

Kalpana Desigan

Head of Product – Business Operations, Postman

Malavika R Harita

Founder and CEO – Brand Circle

Prapulla Sandeep

Consultant and Ex Director – SBU Head, Cognizant

Nagaraja Prakasam

Angel Investor, Startup Mentor and Fund Advisor

Randhir Mishra

Director

Mini Muralidhar

Ex Vice President – Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd

Mohan Sundaram

Ex Vice President – Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd

Muralidhar Srinivasan

Consultant Director – Trusted Shares and Investments Ltd

Sanjay Sharma

Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor

Suman Sasmal

Ex-VP and Head of Delivery, Infosys

Venkatesh Hulikal

Business Leader, Startup Mentor, Technology and Strategy Advisor

Testimonials

Meet Shantanu Bhede, CEO and Co-Founder of ZERODRAG, a startup of Launchpad at NSRCEL

Meet Hithaishi Nagaraj, Founder, Chota Kissan

Meet Vedha C Bharathi, Co-Founder and CEO, Zensible

Frequently Asked Questions

Getting Started

I am just starting up, am I ready for Launchpad?

We are looking for ventures in the ideation and prototyping stage. So, yes. You are ready for Launchpad.

Does the program focus on specific sectors or geographies?

We are sector agnostic and are open to early-stage ideas from across the country.

Can a single founder apply to the program?

Yes. We accept applications from solo founders.

When can I apply?

We are open for applications. You can apply here

What do you look for in a startup?

We back early-stage founders with bold ideas and the passion to build game-changing ventures. While full-time commitment is encouraged, what matters most is your clarity of purpose, entrepreneurial mindset, and readiness to engage deeply with the journey of building.

I have two ideas? Can I submit two applications?

Each applicant must apply with a single idea

What stage should the startup be in to be eligible?

We work with early-stage ventures at the ideation, prototype, or MVP stage.

Do we receive any funding?

As a part of this program, the top 3 startups stand a chance to avail grants of upto Rs 5 Lakhs

Where will the program take place?

The program is fundamentally online. However, we are planning one week of an in-person program here in Bangalore, subject to the COVID situation and permissions.

What will I learn from this program?

We have designed the program to cover multiple topics under the large theme of Product Solution Fit, Product Market Fit and Solution Market Fit.

Do I need to be present for the entire duration of the program?

Yes. We highly recommend that the participants attend all the sessions to benefit from the sessions and workshops designed for the program.

I applied in the past. Can I apply again?

Sure, but do highlight any additional information of your progress since your application for a previous cohort, to improve your chances of selection

During Launchpad

How long is the program for?

Launchpad is for a period of 5 months.

How many team members can attend the program?

2 members including a founder can attend the program.

Is there a fee that needs to be paid to participate?

No, there is no fee charged as a part of Launchpad.

How many hours will I have to spend on LP, in a week?

We schedule sessions, workshops and interactions that may amount to 6-8 hours a week.