CIES Startup Affiliation Program
Certifying Growth, Connecting Opportunities
Certifying Growth, Connecting Opportunities
The CIES Startup Affiliation Program is designed to certify growth-stage startups, providing them with a powerful platform to connect with corporates, investors, and other key ecosystem enablers. This certificate acts as a beacon, signaling to investors, corporates, customers, and partners that the startup has been rigorously vetted and meets industry-leading standards.
Why Join Our Startup Affiliation Programme?
Platform for Growth: Robust platform for growth-stage startups to thrive.
Visibility Among Stakeholders: Create discoverability among corporates, investors, and industry leaders.
Handholding Support: Guiding and equipping startups with knowledge sessions and mentorship to become tomorrow's industry leaders.
Market Access: Mitigate product-market fit challenges by providing access to markets.
Integration Opportunities: Foster integration with Indian corporates for mutual growth.
Key Benefits for Startups:
01
Access to Stakeholders:
Connect with corporates, family offices and Investors.
02
Enhanced Visibility:
Boost your startup's visibility among key stakeholders.
03
Market Access:
Gain entry to markets through our flagship programs.
04
Expert Mentorship:
Benefit from knowledge sessions and mentorship by industry experts.
05
Advocacy Representation:
Have a voice in discussions with regulators and policymakers.
06
Showcasing Opportunities:
Exhibit your startup at various National and International Exhibitions.
Advisors
Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan
Mr CK Ranganathan
Mr CK Ranganathan
Co-Chair,
National Startup Council
Expert Panel
Ms Poyni Bhatt
Ms Poyni Bhatt
Former CEO,
SINE IITB
Mr Munish Bhatia
Mr Munish Bhatia
Co-Founder,
India Accelerator
Dr Tamaswati Ghosh
Dr Tamaswati Ghosh
CEO,
IITM Incubation Cell
Prof. Srivardhini K Jha
Prof. Srivardhini K Jha
Chairperson, NSRCEL,
IIMB
Mr Rajendra Bhide
Mr Rajendra Bhide
Corporate Finance,
Forbes Marshall
Mr Raghuttama Rao
Mr Raghuttama Rao
CEO, Gopalakrishnan-Deshpande
Centre for Innovation &
Entrepreneurship, IIT Madras
Mr Sridhar Ramanathan
Mr Sridhar Ramanathan
CEO,
IKP EDEN
Mr Viswanadham Duppatla
Mr Viswanadham Duppatla
Vice President,
IKP
Knowledge Park
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
For more details feel free to reach out to Mr Nishit Sharma at nishit.sharma@cii.in