Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF)

Program Name - InnoWin Day 2025

Connecting Breakthrough Innovation with Scalable Impact
InnoWin Day 2025, hosted by the Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) and co-curated with Startup Réseau, was a curated technology-business marketplace designed to connect India’s top innovators with the strategic networks they need to scale. The event aligned with MIF's mission to back breakthrough innovations driving socio-economic and environmental change.

Featuring 24 innovators from MIF’s Scale-Up and Innovation for India 2025 programs, the event showcased solutions in agri-tech, clean tech, plastic waste management, and social impact. Through a structured format of 228 pre-scheduled meetings, innovators engaged directly with 20+ corporates and 11 investors, unlocking real opportunities for market access, funding, and visibility.

Program Highlights:

• Curated in partnership with Startup Réseau
• 24 innovators across 4 high-impact sectors
• 228 one-on-one curated meetings
• Involvement from top corporates and investment firms
• Tangible outcomes in market access and funding

Startup Réseau played a central role in crafting the engagement model and facilitating strategic connections. InnoWin Day 2025 proved the power of focused collaboration in turning innovation into impact.

Games24x7

Program Name - TechXpedite

Accelerating Disruption Across Gaming, AI & Inclusive Tech
TechXpedite was a 60-day accelerator program co-delivered by Startup Réseau in partnership with Games24x7, created to energize India’s digital economy by backing bold, early-stage innovators. With a clear focus on Gaming, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Inclusive Technology, the program aimed to fast-track startups building transformative solutions for a rapidly evolving world.

The initiative offered a robust growth platform combining equity-free support, a $500K+ Startup Toolkit powered by Startup Réseau, hands-on mentorship from industry veterans, business development support, and fundraising pathways. Startups engaged in the program gained not just resources, but strategic guidance tailored to their sector and scale-up needs.

Program Highlights:

• Jointly launched with Games24x7 to empower tech-led innovation
• Focused on Gaming, AI, and Inclusive Technology
• $500K+ in tech credits and startup tools provided
• Deep mentorship, growth strategy, and investor access
• Concluded with a high-impact Demo Day in Mumbai

As the strategic partner, Startup Réseau played a key role in designing the program journey, onboarding experts, and driving founder outcomes. The Demo Day served as a launchpad for participating startups to connect with leading investors and industry players positioning TechXpedite as a force multiplier for the next wave of tech disruption.

Sanofi India

Program Name - Sanofi Startup Connect Program

Co-Developing the Future of Healthcare Innovation
In partnership with Sanofi India, Startup Réseau co-launched the Sanofi Startup Connect Program a strategic initiative to accelerate innovation within the Indian healthcare ecosystem. The program is tailored for emerging tech startups and healthcare innovators, offering a gateway to co-develop solutions with one of the world’s leading biopharmaceutical companies.

Focusing on high-impact areas like diabetes management, the program targets challenges such as insulin inertia, patient adherence, and titration. Sanofi is actively seeking innovations in assistive diagnostics, therapy adherence platforms, AI/ML-driven data analysis, and patient engagement solutions that can transform care delivery.

Program Highlights:

• Jointly launched by Sanofi India and Startup Réseau
• Focused on solving key healthcare challenges, especially in diabetes care
• Targeted at healthcare-focused and enterprise-tech startups in India
• Opportunities for pilot projects and strategic collaborations
• Potential for long-term partnerships with Sanofi India

Startup Réseau led program design, startup scouting, and engagement strategy, creating a structured pathway for promising ventures to validate, pilot, and scale their solutions. With successful pilots, startups can unlock ongoing partnerships with Sanofi India, helping shape the future of intuitive and patient-centric healthcare.

Startup Réseau and LenDenClub Alpha

Program Name - Bharat FinTech Program

Empowering the Next Wave of FinTech Disruptors Across India
The Bharat FinTech Program is a 3-month incubation initiative co-delivered by Startup Réseau in partnership with LenDenClub Alpha, the corporate venture arm of LenDenClub. Designed to support early-stage FinTech entrepreneurs across India, the program provides deep mentorship, practical guidance, and strategic ecosystem access to accelerate startup growth.

To amplify outreach and inclusivity, the program engaged founders through a series of virtual and in-person roadshows across the country. A ₹2 crore fund was earmarked by LenDenClub Alpha to invest in high-potential startups emerging from the program.

Program Highlights:

• National outreach with roadshows and startup engagement
• Expert-led mentoring on PMF, business model, sales & fundraising
• Access to industry leaders, VCs, and startup mentors
• Investment readiness sessions, Mock Pitches, and Demo Day
• Opportunity for funding from LenDenClub Alpha’s dedicated corpus

The Bharat FinTech Program aims to nurture India’s next generation of FinTech innovators by providing a comprehensive foundation for growth, visibility, and investment.

Saint Gobain

Program Name - Innovation Challenge

Powered by Saint-Gobain India & Startup Réseau
Saint-Gobain India, in partnership with Startup Réseau, launched the Customer Experience and Route-to-Market Labs to accelerate innovation across its B2C and B2B2C channels.

The program aimed to identify and collaborate with high-growth startups offering cutting-edge solutions to enhance market penetration and customer engagement. By inviting startups focused on customer experience and enterprise-grade technologies, the initiative opened doors for agile, scalable, and impactful innovation.

Program Highlights:

• Focus on customer experience transformation and route-to-market innovation
• Scouting of emerging and enterprise-grade tech startups
• 10 selected startups participated in a virtual bootcamp
• Direct engagement with Saint-Gobain’s business units to understand real-world challenges
• Program concluded with a Virtual Demo Day to showcase tailored solutions and explore collaborations

This initiative reflects Saint-Gobain’s commitment to open innovation, leveraging the startup ecosystem to shape the future of customer experience in the building materials industry.

MSD India and Startup Réseau

Program Name - MSD Open Innovation Labs

Advancing Health Equity Through Collaborative Innovation
MSD Open Innovation Labs (OIL) is a strategic initiative co-created by MSD India and Startup Réseau, aimed at addressing pressing Health Equity challenges, with a specific focus on the Oncology therapy area. More than just an accelerator, OIL is a collaborative ecosystem that connects inventors, investors, and MSD to co-develop scalable, impact-driven healthcare solutions.

The program seeks digital-data-device-led go-to-market models to improve cancer care and enable equitable access to healthcare innovations.

Program Highlights:

• Co-created with MSD India as a strategic innovation partner
• Focus on Oncology and health equity using emerging technologies
• 100+ startups scouted, 40 shortlisted, and 18 high-potential startups selected for the first edition
• Deep engagement with MSD’s Asia Pacific teams, internal experts, and ecosystem partners
• Strong involvement from VCs, healthcare stakeholders, and corporate partners

Startup Réseau played a central role in designing and activating this cutting-edge ecosystem, driving collaboration between innovators and MSD to shape the future of healthcare.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - FinTech91 Accelerator

Accelerating Global FinTech Innovation with IFSCA
Startup Réseau proudly delivered the FinTech91 Accelerator under the IFSCA FinTech Incentive Scheme, 2022, designed to support both Indian and global FinTech and TechFin startups. The program aimed to accelerate ventures working across diverse sectors such as Banking, Capital Markets, Insurance, Payments, Lending, WealthTech, and Sustainable Finance with a strong tech focus on AI, Big Data, Cybersecurity, DLT, and more.

With over 50+ high-quality applications from startups across multiple continents, the accelerator selected a cohort of 14 startups from regions including India, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Switzerland.

Program Highlights:

• Supported by the IFSCA FinTech Incentive Scheme, 2022
• Targeted startups working across FinTech and TechFin domains
• Access to IFSCA Sandbox for eligible participants
• Structured program including 1:1 mentoring, masterclasses, corporate and investor connects
• Virtual Demo Day with participation from global investors and institutions
• Startups exploring opportunities under IFSCA regulatory frameworks and GIFT City setup

The FinTech91 Accelerator served as a platform for scaling breakthrough innovation in financial services while fostering international collaboration and regulatory readiness.

Startup Réseau, Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Visa

Program Name - AIM-iLEAP: Audio-Tech Cohort

Innovating at the Intersection of Audio and Entrepreneurship
Startup Réseau partnered with Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog and Visa to deliver the 5th edition of AIM-iLEAP – a unique initiative designed to accelerate tech startups by providing access to markets, enterprises, and investors.

This edition focused on innovations in Audio-Tech, bringing together 10 high-potential startups with 20+ investors and industry leaders in a series of virtual bootcamps and demo day interactions. The program explored the role of audio in shaping the future of culture, commerce, and communication.

Highlights included:

• Curated bootcamps on business, technology, and market-readiness
• Investor & enterprise demo day for startup pitches and feedback
• Expert panel discussions on the future of audio and cultural preservation
• Engagement with cultural leaders, radio professionals, and music innovators

Through this cohort, AIM-iLEAP continued its mission to drive entrepreneurial agility and innovation—this time, in a sector where arts, technology, and legacy intersect.

SEBI’s Innovation Sandbox

Program Name - Manthan Ideathon Program

Fueling the Future of FinTech Innovation in Capital Markets
Manthan is a 6-week national-level Ideathon launched by SEBI under its Innovation Sandbox initiative, aimed at promoting innovation in the securities market. The program offers students, startup founders, professionals, and academicians a platform to present bold ideas that can shape the future of finance.

Participants are invited to submit ideas under key themes such as:

• Investor Education, Protection & Ease of Investing
• Securities Market Development
• Market Regulation
• Integration within the Financial Ecosystem

Alongside the ideation challenge, interactive knowledge-sharing sessions and webinars are hosted to enrich participants’ understanding of the sector and support their submissions.

Manthan combines access to market-related test data, expert insights, and a national platform to inspire the next generation of fintech innovation.

Delhivery

Program Name - Delhivery Innovation Lab

Driving the Future of Logistics through Startup Collaboration
The Delhivery Innovation Lab is a strategic innovation accelerator launched by Delhivery, India’s leading logistics company, in partnership with Startup Réseau. The program is designed to scout and support cutting-edge startups solving real-world logistics and supply chain challenges through emerging technologies.

Through a structured proof-of-concept approach, startups get the opportunity to work closely with Delhivery’s operations and infrastructure — powering logistics across 18,000+ PIN codes and processing over 1TB of data daily.

Key Focus Areas:
- AI/ML • IoT • Machine Vision • Blockchain • Automation • Data Intelligence

Program Highlights:

• Access to Delhivery’s platform, tools, and expert teams
• Real-world pilot opportunities across national logistics networks
• Potential for long-term strategic collaboration
• Exposure to high-impact industry challenges and mentorship

Relipay

Program Name - RNFI

Creation and scaling of high-potential fintech startups in India
Startup Réseau launched the Bharat Fintech Venture Builder Program — a pioneering initiative to support the creation and scaling of high-potential fintech startups in India. Designed to address the country’s rapidly evolving digital finance landscape, the program serves as a venture-building platform that empowers founders to move from concept to market-ready businesses with speed and precision.

The program brings together a curated network of industry mentors, investors, and ecosystem partners, offering participants access to strategic insights, capital readiness, and product development support. It focuses on key fintech verticals such as payments, lending, wealth management, regtech, and financial inclusion, with the goal of enabling startups to solve pressing challenges and capture emerging market opportunities.

Program Highlights:

• Designed as a venture-building platform for fintech innovation in India
• Supports founders from ideation to scale-up stage
• Access to top mentors, investors, and fintech industry experts
• Focus on high-growth areas including payments, lending, and inclusion
• Resources and market access to accelerate time-to-market

By leveraging Startup Réseau’s expertise and networks, the Bharat Fintech Venture Builder Program creates a structured path for entrepreneurs to build, validate, and grow impactful fintech solutions for India’s digital economy.

DP World

Program Name - LOGX by DP WORLD

Accelerating Innovation for Smarter Trade
LogX is a global innovation initiative by DP World, in partnership with Kerala Startup Mission, Startup Réseau, and Invest India, aimed at transforming the transport and logistics industry through cutting-edge digital solutions.

The program is designed to unlock new efficiencies across the global supply chain from production to consumption by enabling startups to build and pilot next-gen technologies that make trade smarter, faster, and more sustainable.

Program Highlights:

• Focused on innovation in logistics, supply chain, and smart trade
• Collaboration between global and Indian ecosystem partners
• Opportunity to co-create solutions with DP World’s global operations
• Platform for startups to showcase, scale, and commercialize their products
• Support through mentorship, industry exposure, and strategic guidance

LogX is shaping the future of logistics by empowering startups to solve real-world trade challenges at a global scale.

Startup Réseau and TVS Motors

Program Name - TVS Motors

Identify high-potential technology startups
Startup Réseau partnered with TVS Motors to identify high-potential technology startups addressing critical business challenges in emerging markets, across varied themes including sustainability, enhanced customer experience, and driver safety. The collaboration aimed to explore opportunities for strategic partnerships, fostering innovation and creating synergies between TVS Motors’ industry expertise and disruptive startup solutions.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - Aditya Birla Capital

Connecting the enterprise directly with leading FinTech and TechFin startups.
InFiniTe serves as Aditya Birla Capital’s dedicated platform for collaborative innovation. Managed by Startup Réseau, this initiative connects the enterprise directly with leading FinTech and TechFin startups. The program moved beyond simple introductions to focus on real-world execution, facilitating the adoption of transformative technologies that are reshaping financial services.

École Intuit Lab

Program Name - Kettle [École Intuit Lab]

Hands-On Incubation for Student Entrepreneurs
Kettle is a 6-month hands-on incubation program developed in partnership with École Intuit Lab, aimed at 4th-year undergraduate students, and integrated with 2 academic credits.

The program is designed to instill entrepreneurial thinking by guiding students through a practical venture-building journey using a “hypothesis – test – validate – build” model. It combines structured learning with real-time experimentation, encouraging students to turn their ideas into early-stage startups.

Program Highlights:

• Tailored for final-year undergrad students at École Intuit Lab
• Academic integration with 2 credit points
• Focus on live idea testing, validation, and prototyping
• Mentorship from experienced founders and startup practitioners
• Encourages innovation, creative thinking, and startup readiness

Kettle [École Intuit Lab] bridges the gap between education and entrepreneurship — giving students the tools, mindset, and support to bring their ideas to life.

SPJIMR x Startup Réseau

Program Name - Sunil Bhata Startup Hub FinTech Bootcamp

Fueling the Next Wave of FinTech Innovation in India
The Centre for Financial Innovation at SPJIMR has partnered with Startup Réseau to launch a month-long FinTech incubation program aimed at supporting and nurturing up to 30 early-stage FinTech startups from across India.

The program offers a mix of curated bootcamp sessions, hands-on mentoring, and strategic guidance to help founders validate, refine, and scale their solutions in the financial services sector.

Program Highlights:

• Mentorship from FinTech leaders, domain experts, and startup mentors
• Deep-dive sessions on product, compliance, partnerships, and go-to-market
• Ecosystem connects with investors, banks, and regulatory advisors
• Fast-track opportunity into the FinNovate Accelerator Program
• Eligible startups may qualify for grant funding support

This initiative serves as a launchpad for India’s emerging FinTech disruptors, empowering them with the resources, insights, and network needed to thrive in a competitive and highly regulated space.

SPJIMR x Startup Réseau

Program Name - EarthLab Bootcamp

Accelerating Sustainability-Driven Startups
The EarthLab Bootcamp is a 30-day, equity-free virtual accelerator program co-hosted by Startup Réseau in partnership with SPJIMR’s Sunil Bhatia Startup Resource Hub. It is designed to support early-stage startups working on innovative solutions in climate, sustainability, and agriculture.

The program combines a structured curriculum with expert speaker sessions and 1:1 mentoring, helping selected startups sharpen their product strategy, refine go-to-market plans, and polish their investor pitches.

Program Highlights:

• Focus on climate, sustainability, and agri-tech innovation
• 30-day virtual format with curated learning and mentorship
• Access to industry experts, ecosystem partners, and domain leaders
• Culmination in a Demo Day for exposure and growth opportunities
• Top startups earn fast-track access to SPJIMR’s EarthLab Accelerator and in-kind benefits worth up to USD 500K

The EarthLab Bootcamp is where innovation meets impact enabling startups to scale solutions for a more sustainable and resilient future.

Schulich School of Business (York University), Toronto and Startup India and Startup Réseau

Program Name - TOGETHER [York University]

India–Canada Collaboration for Student-led Startups
TOGETHER is a joint initiative by the Schulich School of Business (York University), Toronto, and Startup India, in collaboration with Startup Réseau. The program brought together 50 student-led startup teams from across India, paired with 150 students from York University, to foster cross-border collaboration and innovation., and Startup India, in collaboration with Startup Réseau. The program brought together 50 student-led startup teams from across India, paired with 150 students from York University, to foster cross-border collaboration and innovation.

As part of the initiative, Startup Réseau led a 3-month bootcamp for the Top 10 startups from the cohort, focused on helping them achieve product–market fit, gain mentorship, and build strong industry connections.

Program Highlights:

• International exchange between Indian startups and Canadian students
• Deep-dive bootcamp with practical business and growth modules
• Personalized mentorship for selected ventures
• Exposure to global perspectives in entrepreneurship and innovation
• Support for building scalable, market-ready startup solutions

TOGETHER bridges international ecosystems to empower the next generation of global entrepreneurs through education, experience, and mentorship.

Bengaluru, India’s tech and startup capital

Program Name - JGI Fintech Accelerator

Accelerate, Connect and Scale Your FinTech Venture
The JGI FinTech Accelerator is a 3-month startup accelerator program designed to support early-stage FinTech ventures through expert mentorship, ecosystem access, and market exposure. The program culminates in a high-impact Virtual Demo Day hosted from Bengaluru, India’s tech and startup capital.

Through structured sessions, industry insights, and curated networking, the accelerator empowers startups to validate, grow, and prepare for fundraising.

Program Highlights:

• 12-week acceleration journey focused on FinTech innovation
• Access to seasoned mentors, domain experts, and potential customers
• Investor connects and fundraising preparation
• Exposure to the broader FinTech ecosystem in India
• Concludes with a Virtual Demo Day showcasing cohort startups

The JGI FinTech Accelerator serves as a launchpad for founders ready to take their FinTech solutions to market and scale effectively.

Startup Réseau x Enterprise Singapore

Program Name - GIA Mumbai Acceleration Program

Empowering Singapore Startups to Scale in India
Startup Réseau, in collaboration with Enterprise Singapore, co-delivered the Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) Mumbai Acceleration Program — a strategic gateway for Singaporean startups and SMEs looking to expand into the dynamic Indian market. Focused on innovative and emerging tech ventures, the program equips participants with the tools, networks, and insights necessary for effective market entry and growth.

Structured in three clear phases Explore, Build, and Grow, the program takes startups from early-stage market discovery to strategic expansion. Starting with a 2-week virtual Explore phase for market research and go/no-go validation, participants then move into a 6-week Build accelerator, featuring B2B/B2G engagements and an in-market immersion in India. The final Grow phase offers up to 3 months of personalised support, tailored lead generation, and partner connections to drive scalable outcomes.

Program Highlights:

• Co-led with Enterprise Singapore under the Global Innovation Alliance
• Designed for Singaporean startups entering the Indian market
• 3 structured phases: Explore (virtual), Build (accelerator + India visit), Grow (customised support)
• Deep focus on B2B/B2G linkages, partnerships, and contracts
• Access to Startup Réseau’s India-wide business and tech ecosystem

As the India delivery partner, Startup Réseau provided hands-on support and local expertise throughout the journey. From validation to deal-making, the GIA Mumbai Program continues to open doors for Singaporean innovation to thrive in one of the world’s fastest-growing economies.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - Startup Bridge | Canada

Enabling India’s B2B Startups to Explore North America
Startup Bridge | Canada is a 6-week pre-market entry program designed to support up to 50 high-potential, growth-stage Indian startups in building their North American expansion strategy.

Focused exclusively on B2B software, enterprise tech, and deep tech ventures, the program is tailored for startups that have either raised institutional funding or are generating stable revenues and are ready to scale globally.

Program Highlights:

• Virtual, mentorship-led program with ~50 hours of curated engagement
• 8 hours/week of workshops, keynotes, and expert interactions
• Exposure to the Canadian startup and innovation ecosystem
• Access to accelerators, investors, corporates, and economic agencies
• Insights on market entry, business setup, partnerships, and fundraising

Startup Bridge | Canada offers startups a guided pathway to explore opportunities in Canada and North America helping them de-risk expansion and connect with the right ecosystem stakeholders.

Mumbai FinTech Hub

Program Name - India FinTech Virtual Bootcamp

Your Launchpad into India’s FinTech Ecosystem
The India FinTech Virtual Bootcamp is a fully virtual, high-impact program designed to help global FinTech startups craft and refine their India market entry strategy, with a special focus on Mumbai — India’s financial capital.

Backed by the Mumbai FinTech Hub, the program offers participants an immersive learning experience powered by local experts, helping startups understand regulatory landscapes, customer needs, and potential partnerships.

Program Highlights:

• Tailored India-entry roadmap for FinTech startups
• Expert-led sessions on market dynamics, compliance, and GTM
• Virtual access to India’s top FinTech stakeholders and institutions
• Networking with banks, VCs, regulators, and tech enablers
• Platform for global FinTech founders to explore collaboration and innovation

Whether you're entering India for the first time or looking to scale your FinTech solution in new markets, the India FinTech Virtual Bootcamp serves as your strategic gateway into the country’s rapidly growing digital finance ecosystem.

Startup Réseau | Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai | Ontario Trade & Investment Offices

Program Name - VC Roundtable with Government of Ontario

Bridging Indian Startups with Global Growth Opportunities
Startup Réseau, in collaboration with the Consulate General of Canada in Mumbai and the Ontario Trade & Investment Offices in India, hosted a high-impact roundtable discussion with key members of India’s venture capital ecosystem.

The interactive session brought together 10 leading VC firms to explore how Indian investors can enable their portfolio companies to scale internationally with a focus on leveraging the Province of Ontario’s strengths in market access, R&D, talent acquisition, and fundraising.

Key Focus Areas:

• International expansion pathways for Indian startups
• Canada–India collaboration in innovation and investment
• Opportunities in Ontario’s startup and research ecosystem
• VC–government partnerships for cross-border growth

This closed-door conversation laid the groundwork for deeper ecosystem ties between Indian VCs and Canadian innovation corridors — accelerating global ambitions for the next wave of Indian startups.

Startup Réseau x Government of Wales

Program Name - Government of Wales – India Roundtables

Fostering Cross-Border Collaboration in HealthTech & Life Sciences
Startup Réseau, in partnership with the Government of Wales, delivered a series of in-market engagement services aimed at promoting Welsh industries and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) interest from Indian businesses. The initiative focused on highlighting Wales as a strategic destination for Indian companies exploring international expansion.

As part of the collaboration, four roundtables were hosted across Mumbai, Trivandrum, and Ahmedabad, with a thematic emphasis on HealthTech and Life Sciences. These curated sessions brought together 78 senior stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, investors, and policy leaders, creating a platform for strategic dialogue, knowledge sharing, and potential partnership building.

Program Highlights:

• Delivered in partnership with the Government of Wales
• Four curated roundtables across three Indian cities
• Focused on HealthTech and Life Sciences sectors
• 78 industry stakeholders engaged in strategic discussions
• Strengthened cross-border trade and investment ties

Startup Réseau x New South Wales (NSW), Australia

Program Name - NSW Cybersecurity Trade Mission to India

Expanding Australia–India Collaboration in Cybersecurity
Startup Réseau, in collaboration with stakeholders from New South Wales (NSW), Australia, facilitated a targeted Cybersecurity Trade Mission as part of the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022. The mission aimed to support NSW-based cybersecurity companies in exploring market access opportunities in India, one of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies.

The program featured a hybrid structure, starting with virtual mentoring sessions to prepare participating companies for the Indian business environment. This was followed by an on-ground 3-city market immersion covering Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. Across these cities, delegates engaged in industry visits, curated B2B meetings, and gained deep insights into India’s diverse and evolving cybersecurity ecosystem.

Program Highlights:

• Hosted around Bengaluru Tech Summit 2022
• 5 NSW-based cybersecurity companies participated
• Included virtual mentoring and in-market immersion
• 3-city India tour: Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi
• Exposure to India’s cybersecurity landscape through B2B engagement

Startup Réseau

Program Name - India Market Access Program

Developing an India strategy for your FinTech venture
The India Market Access Program offers you the possibility of developing an India strategy for your FinTech venture, with the help of local experts. As programs for local startups, we aim to provide you with an educational program and serve as an entry ticket to the Indian FinTech ecosystem – for taking the next step towards launching your product in India’s Financial Capital, Mumbai!

The India Market Access Program is a fully virtual program, dedicated exclusively to financial technology. The program aims to foster innovation by facilitating information sharing, interactions, and potential collaborations between startups, financial institutions, and technology providers from around the world.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - Founder Development Bootcamp

Empowering Young Entrepreneurs to Build the Future
The Founder Development Bootcamp is a 7-day immersive entrepreneurship program designed for aspiring student entrepreneurs aged 18–25. Hosted by Startup Réseau, the program connects student innovation with real-world business needs.

Participants work in teams to solve real-life challenges using startup frameworks and AI-assisted prototyping. Through mentorship from industry experts, hands-on workshops, and pitch sessions, students gain the tools, mindset, and support to transform ideas into validated ventures.

Key Highlights:

• AI-powered rapid prototyping & lean startup tools
• 1:1 mentoring from founders and business leaders
• Direct pitch opportunity to investors and corporates
• Real-world problem-solving with a startup lens
• Access to Startup Réseau’s ecosystem and alumni network

Whether you're looking to launch your first startup or kickstart your entrepreneurial journey, FDB offers a launchpad to turn your ideas into action.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - Torque

Accelerating Market Access for B2B & Enterprise Tech Startups
Torque is a structured market access program designed specifically for B2B software and enterprise tech startups. Powered by Startup Réseau’s deep expertise in corporate access and business development, the program helps founders unlock high-value networks and customer relationships.

Torque enables startups to fast-track their go-to-market strategy by creating real opportunities for customer acquisition, partnerships, and strategic growth all while staying focused on building a world-class product.

Program Highlights:

• Designed for B2B and enterprise technology startups
• Curated corporate access and high-intent business connects
• Strategic introductions to customers, partners, and decision-makers
• Support across GTM refinement, sales readiness, and deal conversion
• Built on Startup Réseau’s strong industry and innovation network

With Torque, startups gain more than visibility they gain traction.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - Gateway 91

Connecting international founders and investors
Gateway 91 operated as a specialized India Immersion Program for global stakeholders looking to enter India’s financial technology market,. The initiative served as a bridge, connecting international founders and investors with local policymakers and business leaders,. The program helped participants navigate India's "vibrant startup ecosystem" and understand the regulatory landscape through direct interactions.

Program Format: A 3-week hybrid schedule combining virtual introduction sessions with a one-week stay in Mumbai to attend the Global FinTech Fest 2025.

Key Focus Areas: Financial Technology (Payments, Lending, Insurtech, Wealthtech), Policy & Regulatory Frameworks, Digital Infrastructure.

Key Highlights:

• Fully Funded Travel & Accommodation (including international flights)
• Access to Global FinTech Fest 2025, Curated B2B & Policy Meetings

Startup Réseau

Program Name - Future50

Venture Building with a Focus on Founder Growth
Future50 is a mentorship-driven venture building program designed to nurture both quality entrepreneurs and high-caliber entrepreneurial talent for the startup ecosystem.

The program focuses on founder development as the core objective, supporting young innovators through structured guidance, skill-building, and real-world problem solving. Each participant is backed by experienced mentors who help shape not just the startup, but the founder behind it.

Program Highlights:

• Designed to accelerate founder growth and readiness
• Structured venture-building support from idea to execution
• Deep mentorship from startup experts and industry leaders
• Emphasis on talent, energy, and real-world application
• Builds a pipeline of startup-ready individuals and quality ventures

Future50 is more than just a startup program — it’s a catalyst for shaping the next generation of founders equipped to lead with vision and resilience.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - GrowthX Bootcamp

Accelerating Growth for B2B & SaaS Startups
GrowthX Bootcamp is a focused growth initiative by Startup Réseau, designed for early-stage B2B, Enterprise Software, and SaaS startups. The program supports founders in re-aligning their business fundamentals, establishing scalable processes, and driving sustainable growth.

With a strong emphasis on sales-led growth, the bootcamp guides startups through structured interventions that enable them to iterate, pivot, and accelerate their go-to-market journey.

Program Highlights:

• Tailored support for B2B/Enterprise/SaaS startups
• Focus on revisiting business basics and process optimization
• Regular performance tracking and founder accountability
• Sales-led strategies for customer acquisition and revenue growth
• Guidance on product-market fit, GTM, and scaling tactics

GrowthX is not just about growth it’s about building the foundation and discipline to scale effectively and sustainably.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - She Loves Tech – Global Startup Competition

Championing Women in Technology In Partnership with Startup Réseau
She Loves Tech is the world’s largest startup competition focused on women and technology. In partnership with Startup Réseau, the program identifies and accelerates startups that are either female-founded or driving positive impact for women, across more than 70 countries.

As the official India partner, Startup Réseau has helped bring the global platform to local innovators — supporting regional startup pitches, providing mentorship, and enabling access to global networks.

Program Highlights:

• Regional pitch rounds culminating in the Global Final in Singapore
• Bootcamp featuring workshops, mentoring, and investor sessions
• Up to US $20,000 in cash prizes and US $150,000 in investments
• Global visibility, media exposure, and access to the She Loves Tech ecosystem

Whether you're a woman founder or building tech that empowers women, She Loves Tech, in partnership with Startup Réseau, offers the platform to take your startup global.

Startup Réseau

Program Name - GrowthX WE Sprint

Accelerating Women Entrepreneurs Building Tech for Tomorrow
GrowthX WE Sprint is a 13-week virtual accelerator program designed to support and scale women-led tech ventures across India, South & Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Africa.

The program empowers women entrepreneurs through a structured journey that combines expert mentorship, access to investors, and global exposure — helping founders take their ventures to the next stage of growth.

Program Highlights:

• Personalized mentorship from industry leaders, investors, and successful founders
• Access to a diverse peer community and international networks
• Strategic sessions on product, growth, fundraising, and business development
• Opportunities to build industry connections and explore cross-border opportunities

GrowthX WE Sprint is more than an accelerator it’s a launchpad for women entrepreneurs building the future of tech in high-growth, emerging ecosystems.

Startup Réseau

Event Name - NeXTT Awards

Celebrating Corporate Innovation at Scale
The NeXTT Awards is Startup Réseau’s flagship initiative that celebrates corporate leaders and innovation programs making meaningful strides in startup collaboration. The awards recognize organizations and individuals pioneering open innovation through venture clienting, accelerators, co-creation labs, and corporate venture capital.

Curated as part of the NeXTT Corporate Innovation, the Awards bring together India’s top corporates, startup enablers, and founders to spotlight breakthrough partnerships, bold experiments, and transformational impact.

Program Highlights:

• Honors excellence in corporate-startup collaboration
• Recognizes innovation models driving measurable business outcomes
• Brings together innovation leaders, founders, and investors
• Showcases real-world examples of scaling innovation through partnerships

NeXTT is more than just an awards event it's a platform for ecosystem dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and celebrating the future of innovation-led business.

TechTalks - MediaTech | Digital transformation

Startup Réseau | TechTalks are a series of thematic tech events, with an objective of bringing together stakeholders of the industry - corporations, startups, investors, tech giants etc to discuss the impact of technology on the future of that industry. TechTalks will enable peer connections, networking and knowing what's next. It also is a platform for fast growing startups to demo their product to an audience of potential customers, partners and investors.

The Mumbai AI Summit

The Mumbai AI Summit covers themes and tracks across core technology and its applications, where AI is playing a massive role. The inaugural virtual summit had industry leaders, founders and technology evangelists coming together to share some of the best practices, and also tell us what’s next in India’s AI growth story, and how they envisage changes being brought about by the further evolution of the technology. Spread over 2-days, the summit had 23 LIVE sessions, with 50+ speakers and 15-hrs of streaming content.

We also launched and presented our EDGE Framework report at the summit.

Grant Landscape in India – April 2025

This report maps India’s key central and state-level grant schemes, offering founders and ecosystem enablers, guide to navigating grant opportunities in India.

NeXTT Corporate Innovation In India | Landscape Report

The NeXTT 2025 Landscape Report distills research and expert perspectives into practical guidance on how corporations can partner with startups, run pilots effectively, and scale innovation-led solutions.

G91 India Immersion Program Sucess story

Computek College (subsidiary of 369 Global) and Akati Sekurity forged a partnership within 48 hours from the conclusion of the G91 India Immersion Program, 2023. The three-year MOU will explore several areas of strategic collaboration from technology training and global tech talent deployment to cybersecurity infrastructure operations and seeking strategic investment opportunities. Both groups will also facilitate each other's market exploration in their respective anchor markets in North America and Asia-Pacific.

MIF’s InnoWin Day

Startup Réseau partnered with Marico Innovation Foundation to co-design InnoWin Day (April 3, 2025) a focused matchmaking forum of 20-minute, sectored meetings that connected breakthrough startups with strategic corporates, investors and pilot partners to accelerate scale.