The Indian Startup ecosystem is basking in a golden period. Many entrepreneurs are swiftly innovating and building in India for the world, thus partaking in the flourishing India growth story. Therefore, it becomes more pertinent that they have the right resources and opportunities at the right time to take the big leap and thrive.
With this intent, IDFC FIRST Bank has joined hands with Moneycontrol and CNBCTV18 to create ‘Leap To Unicorn’, a one-of-its-kind Founder Success Program that provides mentoring, networking, and fundraising opportunities for India’s most promising startups through a meticulously planned journey.
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LEAP TO UNICORN is an initiative by IDFC FIRST Bank and Network18 to provide startups an opportunity to network, get mentoring and raise funds for business. The initiative provides India’s most promising startup a 15-day boot camp conducted by Startup ecosystem experts, an opportunity to pitch to India’s marquee investors along with media coverage to share your idea with the world.
Click on the “Get Funded” button at the top of the page to access the form. Please fill in all the details to register and participate in the Leap to Unicorn programme.
The Leap to Unicorn programme will be carried out in 4 phases as below
The results of Phase 2, i.e the boot camp are expected to be announced tentatively by early March 2025
The last date for registration is 28th February 2025.
For any queries or support feel free to reach out to leaptounicorn@nw18.com via email or 8447411488 via WhatsApp.
The Startups/ Founders meeting below criteria are invited to register and participate in the Leap To Unicorn program.
In the registration phase, it is not necessary to incorporate your startup entity. You can register and participate in the programme without an incorporated startup. However, as a part of Phase 2 and onwards of the Leap to Unicorn programme, only incorporated startups will be eligible to move to the next round.
If you have an office in India from where services are provided to the Indian market, you can participate in the Leap to Unicorn programme.
It should have at least a working prototype or minimum viable product (MVP) ready
None, there are no application fees or expenses involved on your part while applying for this programme.
You will be able to edit the form until you hit submit. In case, there is some error you can notify us at leaptounicorn@nw18.com
Yes, we ensure that the information shared will be strictly confidential. And, only the empanelled jury members will have access to them.
For any queries or support, click here or call 1800-10-888 or write to leaptounicorn@nw18.com
Yes, you can submit applications for more than one startup. However, submitting two or more ideas for the same startup is prohibited
We will be sending a confirmation email as well as text to the email ID and number you have provided on the form.
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All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
Top 400 participants participate in extensive 15-day virtual knowledge sharing sessions on creating impactful pitch-decks
Shortlisted participants create a video pitch basis insights from the boot camp for further evaluation
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
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