AIC-BIMTECH
Incubation Programme
A high-impact, milestone-driven incubation pathway taking founders from business validation and product refinement to market readiness, fundraising preparation, and investor engagement.
Programme Rationale
AIC-BIMTECH proposes a structured incubation programme for a cohort of 20–25 startups, providing a practical pathway from business validation and product refinement to market readiness, fundraising preparation and investor engagement. The fee is intended primarily to cover basic programme delivery costs.
Proposed Duration & Format
| Parameter | Proposed Structure |
|---|---|
| Cohort Size | 20–25 startups |
| Duration | 16 weeks |
| Mode | Hybrid: workshops, mentoring, expert sessions and on-site engagement |
| Core Approach | Milestones + group learning + 1:1 mentoring |
| Culmination | Demo Day / Investor Connect |
Programme Structure
| Phase | Focus Areas | Key Outputs |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Diagnose & Validate | Problem-solution fit, customer discovery, value proposition | Baseline assessment; validation plan |
| 2. Product & Business Model | MVP, business model, pricing, unit economics | Business model; MVP roadmap |
| 3. Market & Growth | TAM/SAM/SOM, GTM, customer acquisition, sales | GTM plan; growth metrics |
| 4. Finance & Compliance | Financial planning, cash flow, unit economics, legal/IP basics | Financial model; checklist |
| 5. Fundraising Readiness | Valuation, cap table, funding instruments, pitch deck | Investor-ready deck; funding plan |
| 6. Investor & Market Access | Pitch review, demo preparation, investor engagement | Demo Day; investor feedback |
Delivery Components
8–10 expert/masterclass sessions.
Minimum 2 structured 1:1 mentoring checkpoints per startup.
Sector/domain expert connects based on startup needs.
Startup diagnostics and milestone reviews.
Templates and practical tools for business model, GTM, financial planning and fundraising.
Pitch deck review and investor-readiness assessment.
Cohort review meetings and progress tracking.
Demo Day / Investor Connect.
Mentor & Expert Ecosystem
Mentors and experts may be drawn from AIC-BIMTECH's existing network and relevant external industry, startup, finance, legal, technology and investment professionals, matched to startup requirements.
Startup Selection Criteria
Indicative Costing Model
The following is an indicative planning model and can be revised after finalising the mentor mix, number of sessions and facilities included.
| Cost Head | Indicative Cohort Cost (₹) |
|---|---|
| Programme coordination & administration | 10,000 |
| Expert/mentor sessions | 20,000 |
| 1:1 mentoring support | 15,000 |
| Workshops, resources & templates | 5,000 |
| Investor/Demo Day engagement | 7,500 |
| Communication & programme support | 5,000 |
| Contingency / operational support | 7,500 |
| Indicative Total | ₹70,000 |
Suggested Participant Fee
₹3,000–₹3,500 + applicable taxes per startup.
At 20 startups: ₹60,000–₹70,000; at 25 startups: ₹75,000–₹87,500, before taxes. Final fee should be fixed after confirming scope.
Expected Outcomes
Governance & Tracking
AIC-BIMTECH may appoint a Programme Lead and maintain a milestone dashboard for every startup. Reviews can be conducted at Weeks 1, 4, 8, 12 and 16, with continuation/exit recommendations based on participation, progress and incubation relevance.
Next Steps
Approve cohort size and duration.
Confirm fee and inclusions.
Map mentors/experts to programme phases.
Prepare application and screening form.
Set selection committee and evaluation criteria.
Launch the first incubation cohort and onboard selected startups.
Ready to Join the Next Incubation Cohort?
Get in touch with the AIC-BIMTECH incubation team to explore cohort schedules, criteria, and onboarding details.