istarthub Accelerators Program

Indian startups recorded total funding of $3.42 Bn in the quarter ending March 2019, startup ecosystem has regained momentum after the slowdown in 2016-17. The key growth drivers were enterprise software, fintech, healthtech marketplace and edtech. Data analytics, artificial intelligence and IoT startups have been witnessing fastest adoption across industry verticals.

istarthub India is a seed-stage accelerator program with an objective to create a portfolio of innovative ventures and assist and handhold them in their growth path. This framework brings in an ecosystem of the most promising and high potential startups selected post a rigorous screening exercise by CBA and corporate and investors who actively engage through capital investments, channel partnerships, mentorship, strategic alliances, guidance and networking.

istarthub Accelerator offers 12 month long accelerator program comprising Seed-2- Growth Program, Investor Partner Resources and customized modules to Investors and Seed stage Startups, by leveraging global experience with startups from brick and mortar to AI economy.

What do startups get out of the program?

Institutional Capital

Campaigning & Pitch to Canadian & International Family Offices, Institutional Investors, VCs, PEs, Corporate Ventures, Government Grants & Lenders.

Sales Channel Development

Introductions to potential Channels & Corporate Ecosystems internationally.

Valuation Building

Preparing and staging the company for attractive multiples for investors.

Advisory Group Mentorship

Introductions to pedigreed Business Function Experts on Product Development, Market Validation, Revenue Growth, Market Access & Subject Matter Experts internationally.

Workforce Acceleration

Global Talent Growth Strategy & Management modeling pre & post fund raising.

Sounding Board

Personalized guidance to help Founders maintain momentum.

What do startups commit to be a part of the program?

$25K valued convertible
note to CBA

$25K valued convertible note to Investment Partners

Eligibility

The program does not apply to idea stage or prototype stage companies.
For-profit, incorporated for no more than five years as of the application submission date, with a valid business registration number.
The angel/VC investment in the company is less than $3M.

Using or developing technology-based innovation or innovative processes for competitive advantage across sectors which is designed for global markets.
Ownership of rights to commercialize the Intellectual Property. (e.g. patents, copyrights, trade secrets, etc.)

Management

Mentors