AIC IIT Delhi: AIC IIT Delhi Sonipat Innovation Foundation

Program Overview

The 3-Month Pre-Incubation Program – Future Founders 1.0 is a structured startup acceleration initiative by AIC IIT Delhi designed to help aspiring entrepreneurs transform innovative ideas into validated, scalable, and investment-ready startups. The program combines an intensive 5-Day Residential Bootcamp with 3 months of mentorship, validation, and startup support.

Program Objectives

Identify and nurture high-potential startup ideas.

Foster innovation and entrepreneurial mindset.

Support prototype development and market validation.

Build sustainable and scalable business models.

Prepare founders for incubation, funding, and investor engagement.

Program Structure

Phase 1

5-Day Residential Bootcamp

Hands-on workshops, expert sessions, business model development, design thinking, prototype building, pitch preparation, and startup evaluation.

Phase 2

3-Month Mentorship

One-on-one mentoring, weekly progress reviews, market validation, prototype refinement, investor readiness, networking opportunities, and Demo Day.

Who Can Apply?

Students & Research Scholars

Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Early-Stage Startup Founders

Innovators & Working Professionals

Individuals with Idea-Stage Innovations

Program Highlights

5-Day Residential Bootcamp
3 Months of Structured Mentorship
Expert Mentors & Industry Leaders
Prototype Development Support
Business & Market Validation
Investor Readiness & Pitch Coaching
Dedicated Workspace at AIC IIT Delhi
Demo Day & Jury Evaluation

Expected Outcomes

Strong pipeline of innovation-driven startups.
Validated business models and refined prototypes.
Investment-ready founders.
Enhanced startup ecosystem collaboration.
Greater entrepreneurship and employment generation.

Opportunities for Participants

Direct Incubation Opportunity at AIC IIT Delhi
Prototype Development Support of up to ₹3 Lakhs per startup (up to Top 5 startups recognized through Jury Evaluation)
Opportunity to Apply for Startup Haryana Seed Fund up to ₹10 Lakhs as per Startup Haryana policy
Free 2-Seat Workspace During the Pre-Incubation Program
Access to AIC IIT Delhi's Innovation & Startup Ecosystem
Expert Mentorship and One-on-One Guidance
Investor Readiness & Pitch Preparation Support
Networking Opportunities with Mentors, Industry Experts & Investors