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About SanchiConnect

SanchiConnect is a DeepTech enablement network founded in 2022, focused on building a founder-first ecosystem for scalable innovation. We cataylst startups with enterprises, investors, government bodies, and academia to unlock the right resources for growth. Through accelerator programs and ecosystem initiatives, we enable access to capital, mentorship, and market opportunities. Our network spans 4000+ stakeholders, fostering collaboration and partnerships. Sanchi SaaS powers this ecosystem by helping organizations efficiently manage and evaluate startup engagement.

Mission Statement:

To build a founder-first ecosystem where large enterprises, investors, incubators/accelerators, mentors, and governments come together, creating the conditions for deep tech breakthroughs to become lasting companies.

Vision Statement:

To be the ecosystem where India’s deep tech future is built.

Our Value

Customer Focus

We build every program and platform around the real needs of founders, enterprises and ecosystem partners.

Integrity

We build trust through transparency, accountability, and long term ecosystem relationships.

Innovation

We enable innovation through collaboration, technology, and ecosystem driven partnerships.

People Centricity

We create spaces where founders, enterprises, and ecosystem leaders can grow together.

The Ecosystem we’ve Built

Bringing together key stakeholders across startups, investors, mentors, universities, incubators, government, and research into one connected ecosystem

Startups/MSMEs
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DeepTech Startups
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Corporate Partners
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Institutional Funds
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Our Journey

A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step and we embarked on ours with a singular focus: to empower startups and help them scale exponentially

How It Started:
2022
SanchiConnect was founded with a clear vision to solve critical gaps in the startup ecosystem, identified through Dr. Sunil’s experience working with early-stage founders. The focus was on simplifying access to investors, mentorship, and enterprise networks through community-driven initiatives. As the ecosystem evolved, SanchiConnect narrowed its focus to DeepTech, recognizing both its transformative potential and structural challenges. This led to the creation of a purpose-built SaaS backbone designed to support and scale a high-quality, engaged DeepTech community.
2023
SanchiConnect saw rapid growth in its DeepTech community, uncovering key inefficiencies in traditional accelerator models. To address this, SanchiConnect launched its Pre-Seed Accelerator Program in partnership with leading micro VCs, supporting IP-led startups with funding, mentorship, and strategic guidance. Simultaneously, the need for better ecosystem management led to the development of Powerconnect, a white-labeled SaaS platform. Adopted by institutions like T-Hub, Nasscom, and IIT Kanpur, Powerconnect streamlined innovation program management and significantly improved startup tracking and engagement.
2024
Through deeper engagement with institutional partners, SanchiConnect identified the need for a more dynamic and efficient evaluation process. This led to the launch of PowerPitch, a video-first application and assessment platform. PowerPitch transformed how grants, awards, and startup applications are reviewed, enabling richer insights and faster decision-making for stakeholders managing large-scale innovation programs.
2025
SanchiConnect expanded its footprint internationally through strategic partnerships in Singapore, marking the beginning of its global ecosystem vision. During this phase, SanchiConnect also introduced IncuNation, a flagship initiative designed to bring together incubators, accelerators, and ecosystem enablers onto a unified platform. IncuNation focused on standardizing processes, enabling collaboration across institutions, and creating shared access to high-quality startup pipelines. By integrating SaaS infrastructure with ecosystem intelligence, SanchiConnect positioned IncuNation as a bridge between local innovation hubs and global opportunities.
How It's Going:
2026
SanchiConnect strengthened its role as a key DeepTech ecosystem enabler by working closely with government bodies and leading incubators across India. IncuNation evolved into a large-scale network driving coordinated innovation efforts, enabling institutions to collaborate rather than operate in silos. Through SanchiConnect’s SaaS stack and ecosystem programs, stakeholders gained better visibility into startup journeys, improved evaluation mechanisms, and stronger pathways for funding and commercialization. This phase positioned SanchiConnect at the center of a connected, scalable, and government-aligned DeepTech innovation infrastructure.

Deeptech Hub

A curated physical community of founders, investors, and experts shaping DeepTech. It’s not events, but consistent proximity where the right conversations happen naturally and lead to real outcomes.

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Know what our CEO Says:

“I believe strong ecosystems are built when all stakeholders work in sync, and at SanchiConnect we enable that by aligning the right people at the right time.”
Dr. Sunil K. Shekhawat

CEO & Co-Founder, Sanchiconnect

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FINALE

Selected startups are announced for grant disbursement under Catalyst For Impact.

These top ventures move ahead to receive support for scaling their impact.

VIRTUAL PITCH

Present your solution to a panel of domain experts in a live virtual session.

REGISTRATION

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

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FINALE

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

SHORTLISTING

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

BOOTCAMP

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

REGISTRATION

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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