Gurukul Accelerator Program 2024
About Gurukul
Gurukul is a transformative 100-day accelerator program designed to empower early revenue-generating startups for self-sustainability. We focus on strengthening sales, optimizing operations, and fostering market expansion through strategic networks. With deep exposure to investors and personalized one-to-one mentorship, Gurukul propels startups towards success. Gurukul offers min 40 lacs of assured term sheet to the startups and allocates resources strategically for product development, mentorship, and vital connections.
What You Get
- Structured 100-day program with weekly deliverables.
- Dedicated mentor guidance and peer learning.
- Access to investor network and minimum 40 Lacs term sheet.
- Product/market validation & go-to-market support.
Who Can Join
Early revenue startups (B2B or B2C) with a working product and initial customer traction. Ideal for founders who are ready to scale and want structured mentorship paired with investor connect.
Program Structure
- Week-by-week milestones across sales, operations, and expansion.
- Weekly mentor sessions + monthly investor pitches.
- Curriculum designed for rapid growth and sustainability.
Gurukul '24 Startups
Meet the startups that are part of Gurukul’s 2024 cohort.
Program Partner
Our program partner helps founders access curated knowledge and a peer community to accelerate growth.
Easy Knowledge is a community-driven knowledge sharing platform where startup founders exchange experience and connect with peers. Members get access to workshops, events, and resources designed to reduce costs and accelerate business launch.
At HSBC, we understand your determination, passion and vision for your start-up. So when your business is looking at new frontiers of opportunities, we will help you navigate.No matter the size of your company, we understand that running a business can be complex. That’s why it’s important to find a banking partner that can support you at every step of the journey. At HSBC, we believe in providing solutions that best match your business needs and help you take your business to the next level.
Partner Investors
Aditya Arora
CEO Faad Network
Amit Singal
Founding Partner FluidVentures
Ankit Saraf
Senior Investment Associate Dexter Ventures
Bhavish Sood
General Partner, Modular Capital
Chintan Vyas
Vice President Investments, IP Ventures
Nakul Saxena
President LetsVenture
Pranay Mathur
Founding Partner & CEO RealTimeAngel Fund
Vijay S Rathod
Co-Founder & CEO Soonicorn Ventures
Key Mentors
Akash Gupta
CEO Zypp Electric
Amal PS
Group CEO Omind
Ankit Agrawal
CEO Insurance Dekho
Rajiv K Gupta
President, PB Fintech (PolicyBazaar)
Timeline & Process
This is how your New year will look like, if selected
Application Service
The application will start from December and will be open for 1 month period.
Pitching & Shortlisting
Participants would present their business case to a rigorous screening panel of 6-8 people
Program Execution
Startups will undergo business transformation through 3 modules, from Product development to funding
Post Program Support
Startups will be given special community access and Consulting support and Investment Support
Eligibility Criteria
STAGE
Post MVP stage or advanced product stage
REVENUE
It must be a revenue generating Startup
REGISTRATION
Company should be a DPIIT legal registered entity as Private Limited only
SECTOR
Agnostic - All sectors are applicable
Investment Terms
Terms of Investment
The program assures a binding-term sheet minimum of Rs 40 lac & above, subject to terms. Terms of investment, equity, or funding opportunities will be detailed in a separate agreement between the participant and AIC-BIMTECH. Investors onboarded for the program will be making commitments based on the evaluation.
Program Fees
In terms of enrollment, AIC-BIMTECH will take flat one percent (1%) equity shares* of the start-up company as a consideration for the Gurukul Programme. Terms Shall be shared with Finalists.
The terms and conditions will be clearly outlined in the separate agreement between the final participant and AIC-BIMTECH.
Graduated Startups
"Atal Incubation Centre BIMTECH helped us to develop our business plan and secure funding. They were very knowledgeable and supportive, and they helped us to get our business off the ground."
Akhand
Vymanik Aerospace
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