Startup Launchpad Program
Launchpad
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.
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.
Program Impact
Active Venture Alumni Base
Cohorts
Mentors and Industry Experts
Lakhs Awarded as Grant Money
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?
 
															Application Submission
 
															Application Review
 
															Conversation with the NSRCEL Team
 
															Mentor Panel Pitch
 
															Onboarding into the Program
 
															Mentor Panel Pitch
 
															Onboarding into the Program
Who are the mentors guiding you?
Aarti Balasubramanian
Specialist & Mentor @NSRCEL, Co-Founder@IM2 Games
 
                                                                        
                                Alok Agrawal
Managing Partner @The Growth Labs and Board Member @Prasar Bharti
 
                                                                        
                                Anilesh Seth
Co-founder and CEO@GigVistas & Independent Captives; Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Ankush Agarwal
Sr. Director Talent Acquisition & Corporate Operations at Zeta
 
                                                                        
                                Arbaaz Yasin
Managing Partner
 
                                                                        
                                Ashok Suyal
Co-Founder, Social Entrepreneur, Angel Investor
 
                                                                        
                                Bhaskara Srinivas Prata
Entrepreneur, Consultant, Visiting Professor
 
                                                                        
                                Chand Das
Angel Investor, Business Mentor, Leadership Coach
 
                                                                        
                                Dharmender Khanna
Angel Investor, Business Mentor EX-VP SSIPL Retail LTD
 
                                                                        
                                Dr Divleen Jeji
India Lead, Google Health
 
                                                                        
                                Dr Prashanth R Reddy
Program Director Healthcare, NSRCEL
 
                                                                        
                                Dr Sanjay Sharma
Serial Entrepreneur & Angel Investor
 
                                                                        
                                G K Suresh
Professor and Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Harsha Mutt
Business Mentor, Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Kannan Gopalakrishnan
Adjunct Faculty, Indian School of Development Management (ISDM), and Consultant.
 
                                                                        
                                Krishna A
Leadership Coach / Independent Director / Start-up Mentor / Consultant / NGO Advisor
 
                                                                        
                                Malavika R Harita
Resident Mentor@NSRCEL, Founder & CEO@Brand Circle.
 
                                                                        
                                Mini Muralidhar
Business Mentor, Ex-VP Oracle Financial Services Software Ltd
 
                                                                        
                                Mohan Sundaram
CEO@ARTILAB Foundation, President Disability NGOs Alliance, Trustee and Board Member APD Bangalore
 
                                                                        
                                Muralidhar Srinivasan
Business Mentor, Consultant, Director@Trusted Shares and Investments Ltd
 
                                                                        
                                Muralidharan Sridharan
Coach/Member of Boards
 
                                                                        
                                Nagaraja Prakasam
Resident Mentor@NSRCEL, Angel Investor, Fund Advisor
 
                                                                        
                                Nat Malupillai
Impact Investor | Board Advisor
 
                                                                        
                                Prapulla Sandeep
Start-up Mentor and Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Rahul Bhambry
Business Mentor, Sales & Marketing Ex- Johnson & Johnson
 
                                                                        
                                Randhir Mishra
Business Mentor, Director@Metacog Innovations and Capalyst Ventures
 
                                                                        
                                Ravi Trivedi
Chief Digital Officer, Digital Bharat Collaborative
 
                                                                        
                                Sandhya Vasudevan
Independent Director, strategic advisor, Ex- Managing Director
 
                                                                        
                                Sanjay Palsamudram
Managing and General Partner, SV3 Ventures
 
                                                                        
                                Sanjeev Ahuja
Angle Investor, Mentor, Founder@MissingBridge
 
                                                                        
                                Sridhar Pabbisetty
Founding Director@Kautilya School of Public Policy
 
                                                                        
                                Sudhir Swamy
Sr. Strategy Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Sukumar Rangachari
Business Mentor, Director@PointCross.Com Pvt Ltd;@Cognisite Technologies pvt ltd;@Ace Components & Electronics Pvt Ltd
 
                                                                        
                                Suman Sasmal
Residence Mentor@ NSRCEL, Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Suryanarayanan A
Business Mentor and Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                Sushant Khairnar
Startup Advisor & Consultant and Angel Investor
 
                                                                        
                                Thiyagarajan Maruthavanan
Managing Partner
 
                                                                        
                                Umesh Nagarajaiah
Leadership Coach, Mentor, Consultant.
 
                                                                        
                                Venkatesh Hulikal
Business Mentor, Technology and Strategy Advisor
 
                                                                        
                                Venkitraman Anand
Chief Executive and Wholesome Director
 
                                                                        
                                Vijay Kumar Ahooja
Principal Evangelist - Amaxiz
 
                                                                        
                                Vinod Chandramouli
Co-founder
 
                                                                        
                                Vivek Srinivasan
Business Mentor, Consultant
 
                                                                        
                                 
                 
                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 AdvisorTestimonials
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.
 
				 
															 
															 
															