4-Month Pre-Incubation Program
Pre-Incubation Program
4-Month Pre-Incubation Program
Transform your startup idea into a viable business with our comprehensive 4-month program. From idea validation to MVP development and investor readiness.
Aug - Nov 2025
Program Duration
20+ Startups
To be Selected
Free Program
No Registration Fee
Program Overview
The Pre-Incubation Program by QU Innovation Council - Genesis Incubator aims to nurture early-stage and idea-stage entrepreneurs by providing them with the foundational support, mentorship, and structured guidance needed to convert raw ideas into viable startup prototypes or MVPs (Minimum Viable Products).
Program Objectives:
Help participants validate and refine their business ideas
Build entrepreneurial capabilities among students and first-time founders
Support the development of MVPs through structured mentorship
Facilitate investor and industry readiness for selected startups
Promote innovation-driven entrepreneurship across Uttarakhand
Program Structure & Timeline
1
Onboarding & Orientation
1st – 3rd August
Founder orientation, team building, program briefing
2
Idea Validation & Customer Discovery
4th – 31st August
Problem-solution fit, user interviews, value proposition canvas
3
Product & Market Fit
1st – 30th September
MVP planning, market research, competitive landscape, basic prototyping
4
Business Model & GTM Strategy
1st – 31st October
Business model canvas, pricing, revenue models, GTM planning
5
Pitching & Demo Prep
1st – 20th November
Fundraising fundamentals, pitch decks, storytelling
6
Demo Day
29th – 30th November
Pitch to panel of investors, industry experts, and ecosystem partners
Program Benefits
1-on-1 Mentorship from startup experts, investors, and founders
Weekend Workshops covering key entrepreneurship themes
Access to Quantum University Labs and faculty expertise for technical prototyping
Free Co-working Space at Genesis Incubator during the program
Investor & Industry Connects with ecosystem enablers in Uttarakhand and beyond
Certificate of Completion from Genesis Incubator and Quantum University
Access to Business Tools & Templates (BMC, pitch decks, legal formats)
Follow-on Incubation Opportunities for high-potential teams
Weekend Workshop Schedule
Every Saturday workshop covering key entrepreneurship themes
Week 1
2nd AugustDesign Thinking & Idea Validation
Week 2
9th AugustBuilding a Minimum Viable Product (MVP)
Week 3
16th AugustUnderstanding Customers & Market Research
Week 4
23rd AugustLean Startup & Rapid Experimentation
Week 5
30th AugustLegal Basics for Startups & IPR
Week 6
6th SeptemberBranding, Positioning & Digital Marketing
Week 7
13th SeptemberFinancial Planning & Unit Economics
Week 8
20th SeptemberBusiness Model Canvas (BMC) Workshop
Week 9
27th SeptemberProduct Management & UX Fundamentals
Week 10
4th OctoberFunding 101: Angels, Grants & Bootstrapping
Week 11
11th OctoberGo-to-Market Strategy & Customer Acquisition
Week 12
18th OctoberStartup Failures & Learnings: Founder Stories
Week 13
25th OctoberTeam Building, Culture & Co-founder Dynamics
Week 14
1st NovemberHow to Build a Winning Pitch Deck
Week 15
8th NovemberMock Pitch Day: Feedback from Experts
Week 16
15th NovemberScaling Strategies & Next Steps After Pre-Incubation
Selection Criteria
Open to students, innovators, and early-stage entrepreneurs from universities and colleges in Uttarakhand
Individuals or teams with a startup idea in any sector (tech, agri, clean energy, social, etc.)
Founders must demonstrate commitment to building their startup during and beyond the program
Expected Program Outcomes
20+
Shortlisted Startups
10+
MVPs Built/Validated
5+
Startups Ready for Funding
1
Vibrant Community
Ready to Transform Your Idea?
Join our 4-month Pre-Incubation Program and get the support, mentorship, and resources you need to build a successful startup.