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EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program

EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program

EnvironXcel – Accelerated Preincubation Program for Startups being organized by BITS BIRAC BioNEST, Goa. EnvironXcel is a12 Week hard-touch program with advanced start-up tool kits that helps Idea stage entrepreneurs to validate and scale their innovations. A unique business idea that addresses innovation, sustainability and considers the environment can apply for the program.

This initiative works on inculcating entrepreneurial skill sets in aspiring entrepreneurs and taking them through a brief journey on venture-creation exercise from idea to first sales.

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EnvironXcel

The program provides the startups with the support they need to grow their ventures, build green strategies and regional business connections, and have better access to finance and market opportunities.

EnvironXcel - Accelerated Pre-incubation Program
EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program

Register for EnvironXcel by BITS Goa Innovation, Incubation & Entrepreneurship Society (BGIIES) Goa, a cohort-based accelerated pre-incubation program working closely with startup founders to build and scale tech-based products which can create sustainable environmental impact.

Eligibility Criteria

Entrepreneurs, Students, Startups Researchers who is having a proof of concept can apply for the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program.

Eligible Startups for Pre-Incubation Program

The following type of startups can apply for the Pre-Incubation Program

  • Incubator
  • Investor
  • Mentor
  • Individual
  • Ideation Stage Startup
  • Validation Stage Startup
  • Early Traction Startup

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Benefits Offered

Access to BITS BIRAC BioNEST Innovation Lab, R&D Prototype Support, Intensive Training & Toolkits, High touch mentor engagement, Incubation Support, Corporate & Investor Access

Relevant industry

  • Agriculture, AI, and Green Technology
  • Food & Beverages
  • Renewable Energy, Healthcare & Life sciences
  • Internet Of Things and Nanotechnology
  • Social Impact, Pets & Animals
  • Textiles & Apparel
  • Travel & Tourism
  • Biotechnology, Waste Management
  • Relevant Service Type
  • Government, Hyperlocal, and Discovery
  • Location-Based Services, Manufacturing, and Marketplace
  • Mobile, Offline, and Online Aggregator
  • Peer To Peer, Platform, Consulting and Consumer Internet
  • Engineering, E-Commerce, Rental, and Enterprise Mobility
  • Research, Sharing Economy, and Social Enterprise
  • SaaS and Subscription Commerce

Incentives Offered

The incentives offered under the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program is given here:

Non-Fiscal Incentives

  • The program offers a high-end lab to Scale up the idea
  • Expert support will be provided to eligible startup
  • 1-2-1 coaching and Business model refinement is provided
  • A nurtured growth mindset will be provided
  • Mentoring and investor connections will also be offered to the applicant
  • Every startup joining will get investor connections and meetings. Also the incubator support with facilitating government grants

Special Incentives

Incubation with BITS BIRAC BioNEST will be offered as a special incentive under the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program.

TimeLine of Pre-Incubation Program

Application Opens 23rd  January 2022
Deadline to Apply 15th February 2022
Application Result Date 15th February 2022

EnvironXcel – Application Procedure

The application procedure to apply for the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program is as follows:

  • The Pre-Incubation Program Applications will be open from 23rd  January 2022 to 15th February 2022. The applicant is required to access the official webpage of Startup India.
  • From the home page click on the Programs option and then select View all active programs.
  • By clicking on the Accelerator Programme from the new page, the list of active programs will be displayed.
  • Click on the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program the link will redirect to a new page.
  • By clicking on the apply now option, the link will redirect to the login page. Click on the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Pre-incubation Program to apply for the program.
  • The BITS BIRAC BIOTEST webpage will be displayed, application form for the EnvironXcel – Accelerated Preincubation Program for Startups will be displayed.
  • Post the application, the start-ups with innovative technologies will be shortlisted
  • The shortlisted start-ups need to present the pitch in front of an expert panel comprising of experts from the Industry, Successful Entrepreneurs at different stages of their business.
  • On basis of the due diligence, the BGIIES committee unit will select the TOP Startups in the program