EquityFree Startup founder program

Equity-Free DeepTech Startup Catalyst Program — Apply Now!

Location:

Duration:

Stage of Startup :

Sector : Any Tech sector in Emerging & DeepTech

Emerging Tech or DeepTech startup

DeepTech Startup Catalyst

equity-free program

What You’ll Learn

Over 4 weekends, founders will work through every critical stage of startup growth:

• ✅

  Product & Market Validation

  — Validate your idea and align it to real-world needs
• 💰

  Fundraising & Grant Navigation

  — Learn to access non-dilutive and dilutive funding sources
• 📈

  Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy

  — Build traction and position your startup for growth
• 🔬

  Prototype & Pitch Development

  — Refine your MVP and perfect your investor pitch
• ⚙️

  IP & Innovation Readiness

  — Protect your innovation and strengthen your R&D strategy

Who Can Apply

This program is open to:

• Student-founded startups
• Founders at

  Ideation, Prototype, or Early TRL stages

• Startups that are incubated or seeking incubation support

• Innovators working across DeepTech and Emerging Tech sectors

  — including AI, IoT, Robotics, CleanTech, SpaceTech, BioTech, Advanced Materials, and more

Program Highlights

• 🎓

  Structured weekend sessions

  led by

  investors, experts & founders

• 💬 Hands-on mentoring

  and feedback from industry leaders
• 🤝

  Curated ecosystem connects

  — investors, incubators, and research partners
• 💼

  Build your investor-ready prototype

  and funding strategy
• 💡

  Equity-free learning

  with real, actionable outcomes

Program Details

🗓️ Duration: 4 Weekends (Offline sessions)

📍 Location: Chennai

💸 Fee: Nominal program access fee — equity-free

Ready to Accelerate Your Startup?

DeepTech Startup Catalyst Cohort

🔗 https://forms.gle/DBtgbq8FjM6zoeUp8

apply using the above link and send details to info@thedeeptechverse.com

Application – DeepTech Startup Catalyst Program | [Startup Name]

Email Content / Required Details:

Founder Details:

• Full Name:
• Designation / Role:
• Contact Number:
• Email ID:

Startup Details:

• Startup Name:
• Website / Social Media (if any):
• Sector / Domain (e.g., AI, IoT, Robotics, CleanTech, etc.):
• Current Stage: (Ideation / Prototype / Early Stage / Incubated)
• Brief Description (2–3 lines about your startup):
• Problem You’re Solving:
• Technology / Innovation Involved:
• Are you currently incubated or part of any program? (Yes/No — if yes, mention where)
• Have you received any funding or grants? (Yes/No — if yes, specify source)

Expectations from the Program:

• What support are you looking for? (e.g., Funding guidance, GTM strategy, Prototype validation, etc.)

Please reach out to info@thedeeptechverse.com for any queries