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Startup Founder
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Apply to V3F's incubation programs. We back early-stage founders building scalable, technology-driven ventures. The applicant must be one of the founders of the startup applying.

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Choose your program *
Pre-Incubation
Incubation
Coworking

Select only one program. If unsure, visit the V3F website to find the most suitable program for your startup stage.

Association with VNIT
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Applicant / Founder Details
Personal information about the applying founder
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Format per line: Level, Degree, Field, CGPA/%  ·  e.g. UG, BTech, Electrical Engg., CGPA: 7.5

Founding Team
Add all co-founders and team overview

Enter 1 if you are a solo founder.

Employees, interns & freelancers — exclude founders.

Click below to add each co-founder. Add as many as needed.

Startup Details
Legal and operational information about your company

Separate multiple products with commas.

The BHASKAR Portal connects startups, investors & mentors. Leave blank if not yet registered.

Pitch Deck Upload
PDF only — max 20 MB
Recommended Pitch Deck Sections
  • Introduction: Business overview, value proposition & mission.
  • Problem: Key market challenge your product addresses.
  • Solution: How your product/service solves the problem.
  • Market Opportunity: Target market size, growth & trends.
  • Traction: Milestones, revenue, user growth or partnerships.
  • Competition: Competitors & your key differentiators.
  • Team: Key members, expertise & relevance.
  • Business Model: Revenue generation with financial projections.
  • Funding Request: Amount, intended use & expected outcomes.
  • Support Required: Specific support expected from V3F.

PDF format only  ·  Max 15 MB

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Idea, Problem & Solution
Tell us about what you're building
Technical & Business Readiness
Assess your current TRL and BRL
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) — Quick Guide
  • TRL 1 — Basic principles observed
  • TRL 2 — Technology concept formulated
  • TRL 3 — Proof of concept demonstrated
  • TRL 4 — Validated in lab
  • TRL 5 — Validated in simulated environment
  • TRL 6 — Prototype in simulated environment
  • TRL 7 — Prototype in real-world conditions
  • TRL 8 — Fully developed & tested
  • TRL 9 — Proven deployment
Business Readiness Level (BRL) — Quick Guide
  • BRL 1 — Market research done
  • BRL 2 — Product-market fit identified
  • BRL 3 — Team & business plan ready
  • BRL 4 — Customer segment validated
  • BRL 5 — Hypothesis testing underway
  • BRL 6 — MVP developed
  • BRL 7 — Customer feedback loop running
  • BRL 8 — Ready to scale
  • BRL 9 — Successfully scaled
Business Model & Revenue
How you plan to build and monetize
IP, Awards & Online Presence
Intellectual property, recognitions, and digital footprint
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JPG, PNG, MP4, PDF  ·  Max 12 MB

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Group photo preferred  ·  JPG or PNG  ·  Max 3 MB

Leave blank if no website yet.

Expectations & Final Questions
Last step before submission

We will try to respond, though due to the volume of applications it may not always be possible.

Ready to Submit Your Application?

Our team reviews applications on a rolling basis.
Shortlisted founders will be contacted within 2–3 weeks of submission.

* All required fields must be filled before submitting.

Application Submitted!

Thank you for applying to VNIT Ventures Vault Foundation (V3F).

Our team will carefully review your application. Shortlisted founders will be contacted within 2–3 weeks. Keep building — we're rooting for you.

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