Get tailored guidance for tech-driven startups solving real-world problems
Join peers for focused learning and collaborations
One‑to‑one support from industry leaders and VC partners
20+ sessions covering GTM strategy, regulatory readiness and scale‑up tactics
Collaborate with corporates and government agencies to validate your solution
Pitch to national investors corporates and media for funding and partnerships
15th Apr – 16th May 2026
16th May – 20th May 2026
May - Jul 2026
Aug 2026
No. This is a 100% equity-free and cost-free program supported by i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect.
Selection is based on technical viability, market potential, team expertise and alignment with corporate pilot partners.
Complete the online application form by applying above before 16th May.
Email our program team at programs@sanchiconnect.com or DM us on LinkedIn.
Startups from across India are welcome to apply. While preference may be given to Gujarat-based or Gujarat-registered startups, strong deeptech startups from other regions solving relevant AI/hardware challenges would be equally encouraged.
That’s fine! The program has two tracks: pre-revenue (validation stage) and early-revenue (early traction/scale-up).
Yes. The program concludes with a national Demo Day attended by 30+ top VCs and strategic investors.
Selected startups are announced for grant disbursement under Catalyst For Impact.
These top ventures move ahead to receive support for scaling their impact.
Present your solution to a panel of domain experts in a live virtual session.
All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
Last date for submission – 13 April 2025
Finalists to make in-person pitch to top VCs, investors for a funding opportunity and will be featured in Leap to Unicorn Finale aired on CNBC TV18
All Finalists get featured on CNBCTV18’s Young Turks show and get coverage on Forbes India
Shortlisted participants create a video pitch basis insights from the boot camp for further evaluation
Top 20 startups take their pitches further for jury evaluation
Top 400 participants participate in extensive 15-day virtual knowledge sharing sessions on creating impactful pitch-decks
Insights from industry experts, unicorn founders, and investors
All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
Last date for submission – 24th March 2025
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