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Young entrepreneurs and innovators

Struggling to find teams who are truly incubation-ready?

We help you identify, train, and deliver high-quality entrepreneurial teams, so your incubator can focus on scaling, not screening.

Go from student to founder, launch your startup with confidence.

Moonpreneur's Pre-Incubation Program for Incubation Centers.

Our Pre-Incubation Program Patrons

On a Mission to Create the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs Across the Globe

Across the globe, 7,000+ incubators seek promising ideas, but identifying teams or startups ready for the next step is a challenge. Pre-incubation Program helps your institute bridge that gap by systematically grooming students so their ideas are structured, validated, and incubation-ready.

Globally, Moonpreneur has empowered 2,000+ students and incubated 40+ startups, equipping young entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in an AI-transformed world.

Our Global Presence

Partnering with leading institutions across continents to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs.

The World Has 7,000+ Incubators. It Needs Incubator‑Ready Students.

Incubator statistic 1

There are now over 7,000+ startup incubators worldwide, yet top programs often accept only around 1–5% of applicants, making it extremely hard to identify the next Tesla, SpaceX, Gemini, or ChatGPT among thousands of early-stage ideas.

Incubator statistic 2

In India, less than one in three seed-funded startups secure a Series A round, with some studies putting the graduation rate closer to 25%, showing how few early ideas are validated strongly enough for incubators and investors to confidently back them.

Incubator statistic 3

In the US, leading research universities collectively generate hundreds of spinouts each year, yet only a minority attract significant follow-on funding, highlighting how difficult it is for incubators to pick and nurture the handful that can become global breakout companies.

A Pre‑Incubation Program Designed For Your Incubator

We are not another incubation centre; we are your pre‑incubation partner.

Students collaborating on campus

Align with your innovation and NEP‑aligned entrepreneurship goals by offering a structured, outcomes‑driven pre‑incubation track.

Help students move from raw ideas to clear problem statements, validated solutions, basic financials, and compelling pitch decks that meet real incubator expectations.

Increase the number and quality of student startup applications that can realistically compete for top incubation centres across the globe.

Leverage Moonpreneur's experience of working with leading institutes and startup ecosystems (IITs, IIMs, AICs, and other recognized hubs).

AI Is Transforming Work. Incubators Must Transform Talent.

AI transformation in business

AI is expected to contribute more than 15.7 trillion USD to the global economy and create up to 133-170 million new roles by 2030, while also automating many existing jobs.

Surveys show that over 80% of companies expect AI and information-processing technologies to significantly transform their business by 2030 and are actively seeking talent that blends technical skills with creativity, resilience, and entrepreneurial thinking.

Preparing students only for traditional placement is no longer enough; institutes that build entrepreneurial, AI-aware graduates will be better aligned with how the global economy and startup ecosystems are evolving.

Our Success Story

Globally, we have empowered 2,000+ students and incubated 40+ startups—equipping young entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in an AI-transformed world.

Rahul Kumar

EcoVenture

Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna

IIT

Rahul Kumar

It's common for people nowadays to face issues with gardening, especially when their resources suddenly disappear during the job. With an increasing number of people getting into gardening, Rahul Kumar recognized these challenges and the lack of available facilities and founded EcoVenture.

Funding Round: Recipient of debt funding from the Bihar Government and a grant from the Central Government under the RKVY RAFTAAR Scheme. Won a landscaping project worth Rs. 42 lakh.

User Base: Housing Societies, Hotels, Schools, Colleges, & Restaurants

Recognition:

  • DIPP recognized start-up
  • Featured in Inc42 magazine, StartupTalky, YourStory, and various other media outlets
  • Covered by Telegraph, Hindustan, Prabhat Khabar, Dainik Bhaskar, Dailyhunt, and more

Annishree Tiwari

Ladyfair

Incubation Centre
IIT Patna

IIT Patna

Rishi Ranjan Kumar

Rishi Ranjan Kumar co-founded Ladyfair —an app delivering salon services to women at home, saving them from the hassles of commuting, traffic, queues, and long waits.

Funding Round: Seed

User Base: 5000+

Recognition: Startup Bihar

Anant Kumar

Bhoomi AI

Incubation Centre
IIT Patna

IIT Patna

Anant Kumar

Anant Kumar, founder and CEO of Bhoomi AI, pioneered this online service to help farmers deal with pest and crop disease challenges.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: 1500

Recognition: STPI Infocom Award 2023

Moonpreneur IIT Patna ELDP Winner; ESDM Scheme Grant (Rs. 10 lakh)

Anant Kumar

Logic Boots

IIT Roorkee - TIDES

IIT Roorkee

Amit Singh

Logic Boots, an IoT-based vacuum cleaning and mopping robot, is the brainchild of Amit Singh, who is currently spearheading the company as its CEO.

Funding Round: Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

User Base: 100+

Recognition: Shark Tank India Season 2 Finalist, ELDP IITR ELDP Pitchfest Runner UP; Honored by Rajiv Chandrashekhar for Medical Electronics Invention

Abhishek Porwal

EDUKHOJ

IIM Lucknow Enterprise
Incubation Centre

IIT Roorkee

Abhishek Porwal

Abhishek Porwal's vision to provide an integrated solution system for all educational search queries gave rise to Edukhoj, a venture that empower students with quality and reliable information.

Funding Round: Bootstrapped Till Date

User Base: Students, Educational Institutes

Recognition: IIM Incubation: Finalist in Top 12 out of 400 Applications.

Georgin Joseph

ZerCO2

Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program (ELDP) - IIT Roorkee

IIT Roorkee

Georgin Joseph

Motivated by the belief that Earth has bestowed abundant natural resources that are now depleting, Georgin Joseph founded ZerCO2. His vision is to address the challenges for future generations by providing accessible and affordable eco-friendly solutions for companies, aiming to contribute towards sustainable practices.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: Across the globe

Recognition: Won Fellowship for the project ZerCO2 (Sustainol)

Shreya Agarwal

Go Dhan

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre

IIML

Shreya Agarwal

Shreya Agarwal, founder of Go Dhan - the ultimate hub for all livestock needs, offering services like feed formulation, veterinary care, and insurance.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: NA

Recognition: Won Moonpreneur & IIM Lucknow Pre-Incubation Program Pitchfest

Abin Joy (CEO) and Adoni Zedek (CTO)

Pawsome

Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program (ELDP) - IIM Kozhikode

IIML

Abin Joy (CEO) and Adoni Zedek (CTO)

Abin Joy (CEO) and Adoni Zedek (CTO) create awareness In a world of pet lovers, many lack knowledge and transparency when buying pets. Breeders operate without norms, and buyers are often unaware. We're here to change this, ensuring informed, ethical pet ownership.

Funding Round: NIL

User Base: NIL

Recognition: Winners of Yip 3.0, Tornado 2. 0 Hackathon and finalist of GSEA EO Kerala chapter

Kommula Hephzibah Grace

Princess Carriage

Pre- Incubation Program IIM Lucknow

IIM

Kommula Hephzibah Grace

Kommula Hephzibah Grace founded Princess Carriage to empower women by addressing safety concerns by providing safe cab facilities to women enhancing a safer and more comfortable environment for their journeys.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: NA

Recognition: 2nd Runner-Up at Moonpreneur&IIM Lucknow Pitchfest

Annishree Tiwari

Kalaa Planet

Pre-Incubation Program IIM Lucknow

IIM

Annishree Tiwari

Annishree Tiwari founded Kalaa Planet to revive traditional handmade paintings in today’s society which is neglecting its rich art culture. Their unique fusion paintings breathe new life into traditional art, setting them apart with a meticulous reimagining process.

Funding Round: Seed Fund

User Base: 120

Recognition: INCUBATED AT IIM BANGLORE NSRCEL: IIM LUCKNOW

EIC: and Selected Top 6 in IIM Lucknow EIC's EnterpriseHer Program

Navneet Kaur

Classy Me

Pre- Incubation Program IIM Lucknow

IIM

Navneet Kaur

As the world is changing so is the demand for well-groomed people and this thought only led to the making of Classy Me, an app, founded by Navneet Kaur. She offers English Speaking and personality speaking services through this app.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: YouTube+Instagram 8,000

Recognition: Rank 2 holder at Moonpreneur IIML Incubation program

B. Pooja, V. Shanthi, Y. Pavani, D. Sreeja & T. Rukmini

Nutriwheels

Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna

IIT

B. Pooja, V. Shanthi, Y. Pavani, D. Sreeja & T. Rukmini

We aim to address the rising consumption of unhealthy drinks causing childhood obesity. Our goal is to protect young ones by developing an idea that promotes healthier choices and mitigates associated health hazards.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: NA

Recognition: Social Impact Award

Nishant Menaria

Borroow

Idea to Startup - IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre

IIM

Nishant Menaria

There was a void in the rental section. As a result, there was no separate platform for listing objects for rent. Borroow, a software developed by Nishant Menaria, addresses this issue. It enables users to post their belongings for rent on their terms.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: NA

Recognition: NA

Ansan P Sam

Agribeing

Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program - The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode LIVE

IIT

Ansan P Sam

Founder Ansan P Sam observed that traditional cardamom washing machines were inefficient, so he came up with the idea of Agribeing to design efficient machines that may maximize profits and improve worker efficiency.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: NA

Recognition: Kerala Startup mission Grand, Winner of Ignite Award

Tanuj Handa

Bioillus Designs

Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program (ELDP) - IIT Roorkee

IIT

Tanuj Handa

Tanuj Handa is the Co-founder and CEO of Bioillus Designs which translates intricate research into visually compelling representations, seamlessly combining aesthetics with precision for papers or presentations.

Funding Round: NA

User Base: NA

Recognition: NA

About The Program

The Pre-incubation Program is a comprehensive entrepreneurship bootcamp for students aged 15-23, delivered by global business leaders, experienced mentors, and industry experts.

For Institutes

Delivery Model

Co-branded pre-incubation program run with your institute online.

Cohort Design

Curated batches of your students are guided from idea generation to incubator-ready concept over 12–24 sessions.

Outcome

  • Increase in number of structured startup projects emerging from your campus.
  • Higher quality of applications to government and private incubators and accelerators.
  • Stronger positioning of your institute as an entrepreneurship and innovation hub.
  • We bring Silicon Valley to your doorstep.

For Students

Delivery Model

Structured pre-incubation track delivered through instructor-led sessions, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring.

Cohort Design

Students progress through 5 systematic phases that transform raw ideas into incubator-ready startup applications over 12–24 sessions.

Outcome

1
Phase 1 – Idea To Problem Statement

Define the problem, research the market, identify user personas, and validate problem-solution fit.

2
Phase 2 – Problem To Solution

Apply design thinking and Lean Canvas to build testable MVPs and gather customer feedback.

3
Phase 3 – Solution To Business Model

Master business model canvas, revenue streams, cost structures, and financial projections.

4
Phase 4 – Model To Pitch Deck

Create a professional investor pitch with mock sessions and expert feedback.

5
Phase 5 – Pitch To Application

Pitch your idea at a global level to industry experts.

What makes Pre-Incubation Program different

Experiential, Project-based Learning

Experiential, Project-based Learning

Students don't just learn theory—they build real startups from concept to pitch

Global Exposure

Global Exposure

We bring Silicon Valley to your doorstep through global mentors, investors, and startup networks.

AI-ready Curriculum

AI-ready Curriculum

Learn how to leverage AI tools, automation, and data-driven decision-making in your entrepreneurial journey

Real-world Incubation Support

Real-world Incubation Support

Top ideas receive incubation and mentorship at premier institutions including IITs and IIMs

Entrepreneurial and Innovative Mindset Will Be Your Competitive Advantage

In the AI-driven economy, traditional career paths are being disrupted. Here's why entrepreneurial training matters:

Begin your entrepreneurial journey

Begin your entrepreneurial journey

Take your startup idea from concept to reality

Take your startup idea from concept to reality

Present your business pitch to global experts and investors

Present your business pitch to global experts and investors

Build a top-notch resume for advanced studies

Build a top-notch resume for advanced studies

Internship & employment opportunities

Internship & employment opportunities

Receive a participation/completion certificate

Receive a participation/completion certificate

Whether you launch a startup or join an organization, entrepreneurial skills—creativity, problem-solving, adaptability—are the most valuable assets in an AI-driven world.

Course Outline

Comprehensive Training Across 5 Core Entrepreneurship Pillars

01

Idea Generation

  • Where do Ideas Come From
  • Vision & Value Prop – Building the Idea
02

Design Thinking

  • Design Thinking
  • Ideation
  • Product Roadmap
03

Sales & Marketing

  • Total Addressable Market (TAM)
  • Social Media & Digital Marketing
  • Go To Market Strategy
  • Competition Analysis
04

Revenue & Finance

  • Pricing & Packaging
  • Revenue Model & Financial Accounting
05

Communication & Presentation

  • Legal Compliances
  • How to Create a Pitch Deck

Program Highlights

Two Flexible Options to Fit Your Schedule

12 Sessions

  • 16-week training program
  • Live instructor-led sessions, 1 Hr each
  • Opportunity to pitch ideas to global business leaders
  • Certificate of participation and completion from IIMS and IITS
  • Incubation support to potential startup ideas at ELDP, Moonpreneur

24 Sessions

  • A 15-week Bootcamp Program
  • 40+ hours of LIVE instructor-led sessions spread across 15 weeks
  • Opportunity to pitch ideas to global business leaders
  • A participation or completion certificate issued by Moonpreneur

What Each Young Entrepreneur Will Gain

Skills, Networks, and Opportunities for the AI-Driven Future

Build an entrepreneurial mindset—crucial for thriving in AI-disrupted industries

Develop innovative and critical thinking skills to identify opportunities and solve complex problems

Master user-centric design approaches and problem-solving methodologies

Learn to prepare a comprehensive business plan and financial model for your startup idea

Understand the complete process of launching and scaling a business in the AI economy

Learn to pitch your business idea confidently in front of entrepreneurs and investors

Gain insights from industry leaders and successful entrepreneurs who have navigated AI disruption

Build a top-notch resume for college admissions to premier universities

Access internship and employment opportunities with startups and innovative companies

Receive incubation support at IITs, IIMs, and Moonpreneur for viable startup ideas

Resources

ELDP offers extensive resources including video lectures, case studies, and hands-on mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and industry professionals who guide students from ideation to execution.

Rewards

Modern startup incubation center with young entrepreneurs collaborating
Professional certificate of completion from premier institution
Young entrepreneur presenting business pitch to investors
Global networking event with diverse young entrepreneurs

Incubation/Pre-incubation support at IITs and IIMs for top startup ideas

Certification of participation and completion from premier institutions

Opportunity to present your pitch and business plan to industry leaders, investors, and successful entrepreneurs

Networking access to a global community of young entrepreneurs and mentors

Meet Our Global Instructors, Mentors, And Judges

Ken Burke

Ken Burke

Founder,

EntrepreneurNOW/MarketLive

CA, USA

Ali Davoudi

Ali Davoudi

Vice-Chairman,

Million Air

TX, USA

Upen Varanasi

Upen Varanasi

CEO & Chairman,

Riversand Technologies

TX, USA

Ram Viswanathan

Ram Viswanathan

President & CEO,

Nathan Research Inc

CA, USA

Hemant Kale

Hemant Kale

Founder,

Fortune Makers LLC

TX, USA

Prof. Mohd. Shameem Jawed

Prof. Mohd. Shameem Jawed

Chair,

Entrepreneurship Development at IIM Visakhapatnam

Bengaluru, India

Jeby Cherian

Jeby Cherian

Chairman,

Blubirch and Co-creating Isha Leadership Academy at Isha Foundation

Bengaluru, India

Dr. Shambhavi Aamir Alve

Dr. Shambhavi Aamir Alve

Psychologist and Therapist

Guwahati, India

Nagesh Konduru

Nagesh Konduru

Founder & CEO - Banyan Data Services

CA, USA

Rod Robinson

Rod Robinson

Advisory Board Member, Techstars

USA

Corey Johnson

Corey Johnson

Director Supply Chain, P&G

WA, USA

Mahavir Jain

Mahavir Jain

Startup Leader, Cognizant Accelerator

TX, USA

Alok Jain

Alok Jain

Co-founder/CEO, Moonpreneur

CA, USA

Vishal Malhotra

Vishal Malhotra

Co-Founder/COO/CTO, Moonpreneur

NC, USA

Vikas Shukla

Vikas Shukla

Co-founder/Head Innovation, Moonpreneur

MA, USA

Sailesh Malhotra

Sailesh Malhotra

Global Technology Leader, Accenture

Bengaluru, India

Saurabh Gupta

Saurabh Gupta

DC Office of State of Education (OSSE)/IMF/World Bank

Washington DC, USA

Keshav Pitani

Keshav Pitani

Vice President Game Development & Product Development, Light & Wonder

USA

Ashok H. Varma

Ashok H. Varma

Executive Vice President & Global Leader, Bharat Fritz Werner Ltd

India

Hetal Sonpal

Hetal Sonpal

TEDx Speaker

Gurgaon, India

Ami Berman

Ami Berman

Founder Sun and Done

California, USA Canada

KD Gulko

KD Gulko

STEM Subject Matter Expert

CA, USA

Dr. Amrinder Kaur

Dr. Amrinder Kaur

Co-founder, Pink Guava Consulting &Training Services

India

Bhavya Nagpal

Bhavya Nagpal

Senior Business Analyst with TELUS

Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

Get instant answers to common questions about our program, enrollment, and what makes our approach unique.

The Bootcamp spans 15 weeks with flexible session formats.

The entire program is delivered virtually by global instructors and mentors, allowing students from anywhere in the world to participate.

Any student between 15-23 years of age who is curious about entrepreneurship, innovation, and building solutions for the AI-driven economy can participate.

ELDP teaches students to think like entrepreneurs—identifying opportunities, solving problems creatively, leveraging technology, and building businesses. These skills are essential as AI reshapes traditional career paths and creates new opportunities for innovative thinkers.