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Empowering founders, fostering innovation, and driving economic growth as the nation’s entrepreneurial launchpad

The National Startup Fellowship (NSF) is India’s flagship program designed to empower and nurture the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders. It aims to support young innovators with a structured, hands-on experience in startup building while creating a platform for driving innovation, growth, and impact. Ambitious young entrepreneurs, innovators, and visionaries looking to:

India’s First Startup Fellowship
Hands-on Entrepreneurial Training
Mentorship from Industry Leaders
Contact Us
Gaurav Gupta

Gaurav Gupta

Founder & Convenor, National Startup Fellowship

Dear Stakeholders,

National Startup Fellowship (NSF) is more than just an initiative—it's a revolution for aspiring entrepreneurs! We empower early founders, students, and visionaries with real-world mentorship, problem-solving experience, and financial literacy to launch successful ventures.

🌟 Transform Your Future:

  • 🚀 Solve real-world industry challenges & build scalable startups.
  • 👨‍🏫 Learn from top mentors, industry leaders & entrepreneurs.
  • 💰 Master financial literacy, ethical decision-making & leadership.
  • 🤝 Connect with investors, innovators & like-minded visionaries.

Be part of the revolution—let’s build the future together!

Selection Framework

🚀

Engaging the Next-Gen Leaders

Why it matters: Identifying students with leadership potential and proactive mindsets.

How it adds value: Creates a talent pipeline of future entrepreneurs and innovators.

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Nurturing Entrepreneurial Interests

Why it matters: Aligning individuals based on their entrepreneurial aspirations.

How it adds value: Filters the pool to focus on those with clear entrepreneurship interests.

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Final Interview and Cohort Selection

Why it matters: A rigorous process to evaluate readiness and commitment.

How it adds value: Ensures a high-quality cohort of 6 motivated entrepreneurs.

Fellows Journey

Ideation

M1: Ideation

MVP

M2: MVP Development

Launch

M3: Launch & Customers

Growth

M4: Growth Hacking

Fundraising

M5: Fundraising

Team

M6: Team Building

Meet our Cohort Members!

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Tushar Suhalka

Founder - REGRIP

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Raghav Sharma

Founder - SKILLONATION

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Nidhi Sharma

Founder - NEEMA AI

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Nitin Jain

Founder - INDIGIFTS

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Ankur Tharwan

Academic Head - GCEC

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Suraj Singh

Founder - 1st Draft & NXG Ventures

Disha Toshniwal

Founder - AROHANA LEGAL

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Kunal Sharma

Co-Founder - ByteIn

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Bhunesh Sharma

Founder - CLASS 24

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Sehaj Kohli

Founder - KALAKRIT

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Shahnawaz Khan

Founder - Bikesetu

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Shivansh Ahuja

Founder - CITY ONE INTIATIVE

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Suraj Singh

Founder - 1st Draft & NXG Ventures

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Saurabh Bhardwaj

Founder - Learn & Build

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Raunak Chandalia

Founder - ShopIQ

Meet The

Cohort

Saurabh

BBA - IIM B’lore

Manvi Vijay

B.Tech - JECRC Foundation

Nishit Badaya

BBA - IIM B’lore

Jiya Bansal

11th - Neerja Modi School

Prince Vijayvargiya

11th - Jayshree Periwal

Shreya Bhiwal

11th - Dharav High School

Ecosystem & Partnerships

CityOneInitiative (Cohort Screening Partner)

AIC Catalyst (Infra Development Partner)

Get In Touch

AIC Catalyst, Jaipur, India

gauravs9297@gmail.com

+91-87640886610

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