How Can Incubators Give You ₹1.5 Cr for Just an IDEA?

Is your startup idea ready to become the next unicorn? 🦄

In this powerful episode, host Sahil Khanna sits down with Mr. Satyendra Singh, CEO of i-Rise, a Technology-Based Incubator at IISER Mohali, to demystify the world of business incubation.

We break down the 360-degree support an incubator offers, from mentorship and infrastructure to vital government grants, and discuss how you can scale your idea from a single line to a market-ready product.

🔑 Key Takeaways You Can't Miss:

The Incubator's Role: Discover how institutions like i-Rise provide the crucial support system (mentors, labs, initial funds) that a baby startup needs to survive and thrive, especially focusing on Science & Tech ventures.

Equity vs. Cash: Should you dilute equity? Learn why giving minimal equity (i-Rise takes max 3%) is beneficial for early-stage startups, providing essential market validation and long-term commitment.

Government Grants Decoded: A deep dive into incredible, often-unknown, funding opportunities like the Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (up to ₹20 Lakh grant & ₹50 Lakh convertible debentures) and BIRAC Grants (including the SPARSH scheme with a potential ₹60,000/month stipend!). Learn why the government is so keen to support innovation.

The Acceleration Phase: What happens after your MVP? Understand the difference between incubation and acceleration and the path to raising your first VC round.

Top 5 Founder Mistakes: Mr. Singh shares the most common pitfalls he sees in early-stage founders—from poor financial management and ignoring regulatory compliance to a lack of proper marketing/storytelling.

Whether you're at the idea stage, have a tested MVP, or are a settled business looking for guidance, this video is your blueprint for leveraging the Indian startup ecosystem.

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Website- www.iisermtbi.com
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Timestamps-
00:00 Intro
1:44 How to get accepted into an Incubator
2:54 Are these incubators Government-backed/supported?
3:18 Startup Selection Criteria
5:14 The Cost: Do you pay fees or give Equity?
6:04 Are there Non-Equity alternatives for just mentorship?
6:57 How much Equity Dilution is normal and what do you get in return?
7:36 Can you get Seed Funds from the Incubator?
10:17 The Incubation Journey: Product Development, Mentors & Networking
11:59 What happens next? The Acceleration Program & Demo Day
12:57 Startup India Seed Fund (SISFS) & Convertible Debentures
14:50 Expected Timeline from Idea to Fund Raising
15:17 SISFS: Grant vs. Debenture
15:52 BIRAC Biotech Grants
16:09 Grant with Monthly Stipend
18:25 Why are founders unaware of so many Govt. Grants?
20:22 What is the Incubator's own Business Model?
22:01 Who are the Mentors?
26:26 Inkubation vs. Acceleration: Detailed Difference
27:10 Costs involved in Acceleration
32:56 Inter-Startup Collaboration & Sharing Ideas
36:00 Advice: How to choose the Right Incubator
38:09 The Mindset Shift: Why diluting a small equity is beneficial early on
40:35 Can a Settled Business still get Incubation Support?
46:19 Top 5 Common Founder Problems

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