Programs & Events

From incubation to acceleration, hackathons to workshops - find the perfect program for your startup stage. Join our vibrant community of innovators.

Programs & Ecosystem Engagement

FY 2024–25 • RTM Nagpur University BIC

45Programs Conducted
200+Startup Participants
500+Student Teams
15+IIC-Supported Events
50+Institutions Covered
10Program Formats

Key Outcomes

Investor Pitch Readiness
Seed Funding Discussions
MoUs Signed
Prototype Development
IP Awareness
Startup Registrations

Program Types

MasterclassesWorkshopsBootcampsHackathonsDemo DaysPitching SessionsMentorship SessionsStartup MeetsExposConferences

Themes & Sectors

Startup EcosystemBusiness Model & PitchingLegal & IPRAgri-TechHealth-TechClean-TechRoboticsPCB DesignDigital MarketingWomen EntrepreneurshipGovt. SchemesTech Commercialization

Academic Collaborations

IITsSymbiosis InstituteSINE IIT BombayTiE NagpurGAMESTPIBioNESTAcademic Institutions

Corporate & Industry Partners

Angel InvestorsPharma & Clinical ResearchAgri & ManufacturingGoogle Partner StartupLexicon GroupRaisoni Group

Government & Civic Collaborations

MoE (IIC)MSInSSkill Dev. Dept.BARTINagpur Municipal Corp.Startup India

IIC Collaborations

15+

IIC Events

50+

Institutions

500+

Student Teams

Kickstart Programs

Facilities Overview

Pre-Incubation

Applications Open

Idea Stage Startups

Designed specifically for idea stage startups and students (e.g., TRL Level <3).

Eligibility

  • Idea stage to MVP
  • TRL Level < 3
  • Students & innovators
  • Committed founder

What You Get

  • Mentorship from industry experts
  • Early validation framework
  • Access to basic facilities
  • Networking opportunities

Stage Focus

Idea Stage

Application Deadline

April 30, 2026

Apply Now

Incubation

Applications Open

MVP Stage Startups

Designed specifically Minimum Viable Product MVP stage startups (e.g., TRL Level >3).

Eligibility

  • Minimum Viable Product readiness
  • TRL Level > 3
  • Tech or tech-enabled
  • Looking to scale

What You Get

  • Co-working space & infrastructure
  • Go-to-market strategy support
  • Seed funding opportunities
  • Pilot with sector partners

Stage Focus

MVP Stage

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Apply Now

Accelerator

Coming Soon

Revenue Stage Startups

Virtual or physical environments for revenue stage startups (TRL9 level and Revenue more than 1Cr)

Eligibility

  • Revenue stage startups
  • TRL Level 9
  • Annual Revenue > 1Cr
  • Looking to raise Series A

What You Get

  • Intensive scale-up sprints
  • Investor connect sessions
  • Corporate partnership intros
  • Follow-on funding support

Stage Focus

Revenue Stage

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

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48-Hour Innovation Sprint

Build, pitch, and win! Join Central India's biggest startup hackathon with prizes worth ₹5 lakhs. Open to developers, designers, and entrepreneurs.

₹5 Lakhs

Prize Pool

200+

Expected Participants

48 Hours

Build Time

Hybrid

In-person + Virtual

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Event Date

April 20-22, 2026

Nagpur

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Our Impact

“Slow is smooth and smooth, is fast”

600+

Ideas screened

90+

Startups

50+

Mentors

7+

Exits Given

6+

Patents

40+

Products Developed

200+

Jobs Created

50Cr+

Revenue Generated

5+

Investors

Rs 2.5Cr+

Funding Raised by Startups

7+

Awards by Startups

25+

Academic Institutions Supported

3000+

Students Trained

100+

Faculties Trained

25+

Customers Opportunities Created

A clear choice for a today, and tomorrow!

Our Partner Network

We collaborate with leading institutions, government bodies, and ecosystem partners to provide comprehensive support.

SINE IIT Bombay

SINE IIT Bombay

Academic

TiE Nagpur

TiE Nagpur

Network

GAME

GAME

Ecosystem

STPI

STPI

Government

BioNEST

BioNEST

Academic

RTMNU

RTMNU

Academic

MSInS

MSInS

Government

BARTI

BARTI

Government

YCCE

YCCE

Academic

Startup India

Startup India

Government

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