IDEANEST 5.0 is a 10-week pre-incubation program by AIC-Nalanda, designed to support early-stage startups and students with innovative ideas. Through a combination of sessions and workshops, the program provides structured mentorship, business validation, and skill development to help participants refine their ideas and build a strong foundation. It culminates in a Demo Day, where participants pitch their ventures to stakeholders, mentors, and potential investors, paving the way for their entrepreneurial journey.
FOCUSED SECTORS
- Agriculture & Allied
- Health
- Education
- IT & IOT
- Clean Energy
- Waste Management
- Tourism & Hospitality
- Food & Nutrition
Program Highlights:
- Structured Mentorship Sessions
- Networking & Industry Exposure
- Hands-on Business Modelling
- Demo Day and Startup Pitching
- Access to Various Corporate Credits
- Program Completion Certificate
Who can apply?
Aspiring entrepreneurs, innovators and early-stage startups with unique ideas can apply
Website: https://www.aicnalanda.com/page/ideanest5
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Last Day to Apply: 20th March 2025
Extended Date: 30th March 2025
NOTE: A fee of Indian Rs. 1999/- will be charged as the program commitment fee for participating in the IDEANEST 5.0 Program.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) – IDEANEST 5.0
IDEANEST 5.0 is a 10-week pre-incubation program by AIC-Nalanda, designed to support early-stage startups and student innovators in refining their ideas, developing business skills, and preparing for market entry.
The program is open to idea-stage startups and students with innovative ideas, particularly in sectors like Agritech, Health, EdTech, IT&IOT, Clean Energy, Waste Management, Tourism & Hospitality, and Food & Nutrition.
IDEANEST 5.0 follows a hybrid model, offering a mix of virtual sessions and physical workshops, along with mentorship, networking, and a Demo Day, where participants pitch to investors and industry experts.
Yes, a commitment fee of ₹1999/- will be charged upon selection to ensure active participation and engagement throughout the program.
Participants will receive expert mentorship, business model validation, financial & legal guidance, networking opportunities, and a chance to pitch to investors. Successful participants will also receive a certificate upon completion.
You can apply through the official registration link: https://bit.ly/AIC-ID5 Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and submit a well-defined idea.
Graduates of IDEANEST 5.0 will gain access to alumni networks, post-program mentorship, and potential incubation or funding opportunities to continue scaling their startups.