Bridging the Gap: IndiaFirst Startup Mission

The IndiaFirst Startup Mission is an initiative by the All India Council for Robotics & Automation (AICRA) dedicated to empowering and fostering collaboration within India's dynamic startup ecosystem. It serves as a bridge between aspiring entrepreneurs, established industry players, and valuable resources.

This mission manifests in several ways:

  • Connecting Startups: The IndiaFirst Startup Mission facilitates interaction between startups through networking events and online platforms. This allows them to share ideas, form partnerships, and learn from each other's experiences.
  • Showcasing Innovation: The IndiaFirst Tech Startup Conclave & Awards, a flagship event, provides a platform for startups to showcase their innovative solutions to potential investors, mentors, and a wider audience.
  • Knowledge Sharing: The mission organizes workshops, seminars, and mentorship programs led by industry experts. These sessions equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the knowledge, skills, and guidance needed to navigate the startup journey.
  • Highlighting Success: IndiaFirst Startup Mission recognizes and celebrates the achievements of promising startups through awards and recognition programs. This provides inspiration and motivation to other aspiring entrepreneurs.

By fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange, the IndiaFirst Startup Mission plays a vital role in nurturing India's entrepreneurial spirit and propelling its position as a global innovation hub.

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Why Startup?

Funding

Access to various funding sources such as venture capital, angel investors, grants, and loans provides startups with the capital needed to develop their products, scale operations, and enter new markets.

Mentorship and Guidance

Experienced mentors and advisors offer invaluable guidance, advice, and industry insights to startups, helping them navigate challenges, make strategic decisions, and accelerate their growth trajectory.

Incubators and Accelerators

These programs provide startups with workspace, infrastructure, mentorship, networking opportunities, and access to resources to help them develop their ideas, refine their business models, and accelerate their growth.

Access to Markets

Startup support systems facilitate access to potential customers, partners, and markets, enabling startups to validate their ideas, acquire early adopters, and establish strategic partnerships to drive growth.

Regulatory/ IP Support

Streamlined regulatory processes, favorable policies, and incentives for startups help reduce bureaucratic barriers and create a conducive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship to thrive.

Networking and Collaboration

Events, workshops, and networking platforms bring together startups, investors, mentors, industry experts, and policymakers, fostering collaboration, knowledge exchange, and ecosystem-building within the startup community.

Skill Development

Training programs, workshops, and resources focused on entrepreneurship, leadership, and business skills equip founders and team members with the knowledge and capabilities needed to build successful ventures.

Access to Technology and Infrastructure

Access to cutting-edge technologies, research facilities, and infrastructure supports startups in developing innovative solutions, prototyping products, and conducting research and development activities.

Lifecycle of a Startup

From an Idea to become a Unicorn, it requires to take all possible small steps from creating a prototype, analyzing market pulse, assessing clientele, creating USPs, to establishing the product in the market.
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Early Stage Startup

Early stage” or “Seed Stage Startup” is the parked idea in the garage or having a prototype ready that can attract business providing solutions a client is seeking for. This idea or prototype can be applied for the first round of funding from the investors.

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Growth Stage Startup

Growth stage startups have their identifiedmarket, they know who their customers are and they are on their way to capture the business market.

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Scale Stage Startup

Scale stage startups can also be defined as Unicorns (Series D+), product and services well established in the market with defined consumer base.

Mentorship Program

Share your expertise with the startup community and contribute indirectly to the economy and job creation of India.

Become a Mentor

  • Provide mentorship and guidance
  • Help Entrepreneurs to scale up and grow
  • Create an impact in the community
  • Enhance your brand and experience
  • Receive incentives and recognition from AICRA

Focused Group Promotion

Product/Company promotion among a specific limited TG by showcasing their product & services to attract the desired potential buyers.

Highlights

  • Presentation among limited 100-125 targeted decision makers from various industries.
  • Increases chances to convert business prospects to regular clients
  • Opportunity to interact with every prospect
  • Direct approach-No mediator
  • Instant Feedback
  • Low on cost-Higher in Results

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INDIA First Startup Expo & Conclave'24

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Fostering startups that shape tomorrow's India.#IndiaFirstStartupMission ignites India's entrepreneurial spirit, where dreams launch success stories.