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.
Eligibility Criteria for Startups:
Registered Entity: The startup must be a registered legal entity.
Distinctive Competitive Advantage: Demonstrated unique selling proposition and competitive edge.
Revenue: Minimum 01Cr in the last financial year.
Business Age: Minimum of 2 years in operations.
Team Size: Minimum 05 full-time members (Including Co-founders).
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
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
