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About SPARKS Program

SPARKS (Strategic Program for Accelerating Research & Knowledge Startups)
A comprehensive program to empower startups transitioning from prototypes to market-ready solutions.

Program Benefits

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Seed Support

Seed support of up to Rs. 10 Lakhs to kickstart your startup/innovation and access to external funds.

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Expert Mentorship & IP Support

Access to a network of experienced mentors and industry experts for guidance and intellectual property support.

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Comprehensive Acceleration Support

Working space in our state-of-the-art facility designed for innovation and growth.

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Focus on TRLs 4-7

Support for advancing Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) from prototype to pre-commercial deployment.

Thematic Areas

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Agriculture & Food Processing

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Pharma/Healthcare & Medical Devices

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Waste Management & Wealth from Waste

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Sustainable Mobility and Green Energy

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Indigenous Technology Development & Optimization

Application Process

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1. Apply Online

Start your journey by submitting your application through our user-friendly online portal.

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2. Initial Screening

Our expert panel reviews applications to identify the most promising startups or innovations.

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3. Internal Pitch

Shortlisted applicants present their ideas in a detailed interview with our evaluation team.

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4. Demo Day

Selected startups showcase their innovations to investors and receive Financial Assistance to accelerate growth.

Our Partners

Knowledge Partner

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Ecosystem Partner

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Partners On-boarding

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Investment Opportunity

We welcome your support in terms of potential investments in the showcased startups. Let’s explore joint investment opportunities to foster the growth of these promising ventures.

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Jury Member / Panel Member

We invite you to join our panel of experts as a jury member to evaluate and finalize the startups. Your insights will help determine the investment quantum.

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Collaborative Opportunities

Let’s work together to support deep-tech startups and create strategic collaborations that enable new initiatives in PI-RAHI.

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Support in Outreach / Networking

Help us extend our outreach through your network, social media, and recommendations. Let’s collaborate to get more startups to pitch and exhibit.