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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.
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 4,000+ students and incubated 55+ startups, equipping young entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in an AI-transformed world.
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.
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.
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.
We are not another incubation centre; we are your pre‑incubation partner.
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 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.
Globally, we have empowered 4,000+ students and incubated 55+ startups—equipping young entrepreneurs with the skills, networks, and confidence to succeed in an AI-transformed world.
A Verified Trust Network for Higher Education
Amandeep Kaur is the founder of Certa, a verified trust network for higher education that connects students, universities, libraries, alumni, recruiters, and mentors through a unified academic reputation platform.
Funding: Seeking ₹12–18 Crore in seed funding
Target User Base: Students, libraries, educational institutions, alumni, recruiters, and mentors
Market Opportunity: 4.5 Crore students and 64,756 institutions, with a projected Indian EdTech market opportunity of ₹29 Billion by 2030, as presented in the pitch deck
Growth Trajectory: Targeting growth from 50,000 users to 5 million users over five years through campus partnerships, institutional adoption, and network expansion
Hyperlocal Grocery and Daily-Needs Delivery Ecosystem
Shaikh Maseha is the founder of Smart Market, a next-generation hyperlocal grocery and daily-needs delivery ecosystem designed to connect customers with fresh produce, essential groceries, and local vendors.
Funding: Funding requirements to be confirmed
Target User Base: Local households, grocery shoppers, farmers, grocery vendors, and delivery partners
Market Opportunity: Targeting the growing demand for convenient hyperlocal grocery delivery and fresh-produce access, with a focus on underserved local markets
Financial Highlights: Projected Phase 1 monthly revenue of ₹4.17 lakh against expenses of ₹3.30 lakh, indicating a projected net profit of ₹87,000 per month
Growth Trajectory: Plans to expand through strategic partnerships, market expansion, technology integration, and a scalable hyperlocal delivery network
AI-Powered Smart Audio Wearable Ecosystem
Tripods is developing a next-generation audio wearable designed to combine flexible earbud usage, wireless microphone functionality, and AI-powered features in one integrated ecosystem.
Funding: Seeking $15 million in Series A funding to scale manufacturing and launch
Target User Base: Content creators, students, remote workers, journalists, professionals, and enterprise teams
Market Opportunity: Targeting a projected $150 billion-plus market across wireless audio, wearables, the creator economy, and enterprise audio tools
Traction Highlights: 50,000+ waitlist sign-ups, 3 enterprise pilot projects, and a working prototype, as presented in the pitch deck
Growth Trajectory: Plans to progress from prototype development and beta testing to commercial launch, global expansion, and an integrated AI-powered wearable ecosystem
AI-Powered Research Assistant by ATOM Research Lab
Sanjeet Kumar is the founder of Research Copilot, an AI-powered research assistant developed by ATOM Research Lab to help researchers simplify and accelerate their research workflow.
Funding: Seeking ₹25–50 Lakhs in seed funding to develop the platform and expand its research capabilities
Target User Base: Research scholars, students, universities, academic institutions, and enterprise R&D teams
Market Opportunity: Targeting a global AI research market valued at approximately ₹1,70,000 Crore, with an estimated serviceable market of ₹17,000 Crore, as presented in the pitch deck
Growth Trajectory: Aiming to launch and validate its MVP, onboard 500+ researchers, and establish 5–10 university pilot projects within six months, followed by expansion through institutional partnerships and enterprise subscriptions
Creators of Digital Vetcare
Subhashree Nanda and Nikita Chinhara are the creators of Digital Vetcare, a technology platform built to transform animal healthcare by connecting animals in need directly with verified veterinary experts.
User Base: Pet owners, livestock keepers, and rescue networks/NGOs
Founder of AgriBridge
Aryan Atulya Swain is the founder of AgriBridge, an AI-powered marketplace startup built for India's agricultural supply chain.
User Base: Smallholder farmers, consumers, restaurants, and retailers
Founder of BrewNest
Swarnamayee Nayak is the founder of BrewNest, a tech-enabled hybrid café designed for students, freelancers, and young professionals.
Funding: ₹45–60 Lakhs (Seed Round Target)
User Base: University students, young professionals, competitive exam aspirants, and creators/freelancers
Recognition: Developed at Sri Sri University under the Moonpreneur program
Founder of Rangrez
Yashita Moharana is the founder of Rangrez, a phygital boutique studio built to connect local artisans with modern, made-to-fit fashion.
Funding / Ask: Seeking ₹75 Lakhs in seed capital for an 18-month pilot and scale runway (initially launched with incubation support).
User Base / Target Audience: Occasion shoppers, style-conscious professionals, NRI/diaspora buyers, and independent local boutique partners.
Recognition: SSU & Moonpreneur Presentation, Sri Sri University.
On-Demand Home Services Platform
UKODO is an on-demand home services platform built to connect households with trusted, background-verified professionals.
User Base: Urban homeowners, working professionals, families, elderly individuals, and 10,000+ customers
Network & Scale: 2,500+ verified professionals across 15+ cities, with 50,000+ completed services
Key Highlights: 24/7 customer support, background verification, live tracking, and guaranteed service quality
Founder of Bridge
Rojaleen Nayak is the founder of Bridge, a live platform designed to connect elders with young learners to preserve wisdom and build futures.
Funding & TAM/SAM/SOM: Targeting a $15-25M SOM (3-year capture across 2–5 cities via CSR/institutional partnerships) within a $3-5B Indian SAM and $150B+ global TAM.
User Base & Target Market: India's 140M+ elderly population (60+) and 600M+ youth learners (15–35) seeking practical skills and human mentorship.
Recognition & Status: Early validation in progress with initiated sponsor conversations, confirmed NGO/old-age home interest, and elders willing to participate in pilot sessions.
Founder of DeskHive
Sai Satya is the founder of DeskHive, an on-demand flexible workspace marketplace.
Funding: Series Seed (Closing Seed Round)
User Base: Remote employees, freelancers, business travelers, and startup teams (1,400+ waitlist sign-ups)
Recognition: Signed 22 partner spaces in SF pilot, processed $18K in gross bookings during pilot month, and achieved a 4.8/5 average user rating
Founder & CEO of Loop
Loop is a circular packaging platform designed to provide reusable-container solutions on autopilot for food delivery.
Funding: $4.5M Seed round (priced round on a $22M cap)
User Base: 68 restaurant partners live across 2 metros (Portland and Austin), reaching over 41.5K monthly reuse cycles.
Recognition & Traction: Achieved a 94% container return rate within 14 days and backed by advisors from Rubicon, Recycle Track Systems, and DoorDash's sustainability team.
Founder & CEO of SkillSync AI
Udit Narayan Pati is the founder and CEO of SkillSync AI, an AI-powered career readiness platform built for students, colleges, and recruiters.
Target Financials: $120M 3-year SOM target ($4.5B SAM across India & South Asia)
Target User Base: 500+ college partnerships across India, 2M+ registered students, and 1,200+ onboarded recruiters
Recognition: Developed through the Entrepreneurship Leadership Development Program (ELDP) at Sri Sri University in collaboration with Moonpreneur
Founder of PhishGuard AI
Satya Prakash Nayak is the founder of PhishGuard AI, an AI-powered phishing detection system built to protect individuals, small businesses, and institutions from cyber threats.
Target Market: Initial SOM focused on Indian SMEs, colleges, students, small businesses, and freelancers, within the broader AI Email & Phishing Security SAM and global cybersecurity TAM.
Business & Revenue Model: Freemium core platform backed by monthly subscriptions, annual enterprise plans, API usage fees, institutional licensing, and white-label solutions.
Roadmap: MVP Launch in Q4 2026, Browser Extension in Q1 2027, Android & iOS Apps in Q2 2027, Enterprise Dashboard in Q3 2027, and Global Expansion in Q4 2027.
Founder of The Purple Cow
Laxmikant Behera is the founder of The Purple Cow, a web design, deployment, and AI/WhatsApp automation studio built to help small and mid-sized businesses (SMBs) convert visitors and automate customer operations.
Target Market: Initial SOM of $0.6M (reachable in 24 months) focused on digitizing SMBs in Odisha and East India across e-commerce, real estate, appointment-based services, and local shops, within a $120M regional SAM and a $4B+ Indian SMB web and automation TAM.
Business & Revenue Model: Engagement tiers including Starter (one-time site builds), Growth (bundled site and WhatsApp automation), and Partner (full build with monthly retainer), supported by project fees (45%), automation retainers (30%), hosting & maintenance subscriptions (15%), and add-ons/referrals (10%).
Roadmap: Core web design and WhatsApp automation delivered directly (Now), industry-specific templates for rapid delivery (Next 6–12 mo), self-serve client dashboard (12–24 mo), and a full AI-driven customer-operations suite expanding beyond WhatsApp (24 mo+).
Founder & CEO of Milion
Titan Kumar Behera is the founder and CEO of Milion, an agricultural tech and cold-chain startup built for Indian fresh produce markets.
Partnerships: 1,200+ smallholder fruit growers
Customer Retention: 98% across retail and hotel partners
Traction & Scale: 5,000+ metric tons of fresh fruit moved annually, reducing post-harvest waste from 35% down to under 5%
Founder & CEO of RapidAid
Diganta Bhattacharya is the founder and CEO of RapidAid, an affordable emergency medical transport and ambulance aggregator built for tier-2 and tier-3 cities in India.
Partnerships & Fleet: Private ambulance owners and hospital fleet integrations
Target Scale: Expanding from 1 pilot city to 8–10 cities within 3 years
Traction & Market Potential: Targeting a serviceable obtainable market (SOM) of ₹180 Cr, addressing a ₹4,500 Cr SAM across tier-2 & tier-3 cities to ensure no life is lost due to delayed medical transport.
Founder of Secure100 AI
Divyashree is the founder of Secure100 AI, an AI-powered mobile application security startup.
User Base: Smartphone users, students, professionals, and businesses (starting with Android users)
Recognition: Mobile app prototype developed and startup roadmap completed
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
It's common for people nowadays to face issues with gardening, especially when their resources suddenly
Funding Round: Recipient of debt funding from
User Base: Housing Societies, Hotels, Schools, Colleges, & Restaurants
Recognition:
Incubation Centre
IIT Patna
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
Incubation Centre
IIT Patna
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)
IIT Roorkee - TIDES
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
IIM Lucknow Enterprise
Incubation Centre
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.
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program (ELDP) - IIT Roorkee
Motivated by the belief that Earth has bestowed abundant natural resources that are now depleting, Georgin Joseph
Funding Round: NA
User Base: Across the globe
Recognition: Won Fellowship for the project ZerCO2 (Sustainol)
IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre
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
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program (ELDP) - IIM Kozhikode
Abin Joy (CEO) and Adoni Zedek (CTO) create awareness In a world of pet lovers, many
Funding Round: NIL
User Base: NIL
Recognition: Winners of Yip 3.0, Tornado 2. 0 Hackathon and finalist of GSEA EO Kerala chapter
Pre- Incubation Program IIM Lucknow
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
Pre-Incubation Program IIM Lucknow
Annishree Tiwari founded Kalaa Planet to revive traditional handmade paintings in today’s society which is
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
Pre- Incubation Program IIM Lucknow
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
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
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
Idea to Startup - IIM Udaipur Incubation Centre
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
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program - The Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode LIVE
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
Entrepreneurship and Leadership Development Program (ELDP) - IIT Roorkee
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
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
Pankaj Kalonia is the founder of a healthcare startup focused on improving maternal and neonatal care through wearable health technology and AI-driven monitoring solutions.
Funding Round: 8 L (DST NIDHI PRAYAS, IC IIT PATNA)
User Base: Pregnant women or high-risk pregnancy patients
Recognition:
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
Aaditya Sah is the founder of an innovative deep-tech startup developing India’s first indigenous amphibious surveillance drone for the defense sector.
Funding Round: DST NIDHI PRAYAS 7 lakh received and 3 lakh in progress
User Base: Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard
Recognition: Startup India, Meity, BioNest, DST, India AI Impact Summit 2026, IMC 2025
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
Abhinav T V is the Founder and CEO of a health-tech startup focused on transforming migraine treatment through AI-driven personalized neurocare.
Funding Round: 25 Lakhs (Govt scheme, 10 Lakhs received in hand)
User Base: Neurology Dept in Hospitals
End Users: Patients in
Recognition: First in Harvard HSIL Hackathon.
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
Vijay Kumar is the founder of Flexirelief SmartCare, a MedTech startup redefining rheumatoid arthritis care through smart wearable therapeutics.
Funding: ₹10 Lakhs
User Base: Rheumatoid Arthritis
Recognition: Incubated at IC IIT Patna;
Entrepreneurship Development Program Cum Internship (EDPI) IIT Patna
Akshay Kanchan (IIM Kozhikode alumnus) is the Product and Sales Lead at Neural City, a GovTech startup building an AI-powered City Data Platform.
Funding: StartinUP Grant
User Base: Municipal bodies and urban local bodies
Recognition: Incubated at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore; StartinUP grantee
P.S. Photos of the Participants/Idea (For Thumbnail) in their respective deck
IIML
KalaaPlanet is an artistic haven that aims to create a community of artists and art lovers. We are a purpose driven enterprise that empowers rural women artisans from India, breathing new life into traditional handmade paintings.
IIML
We are designing a Food And Agri-Tech Social' which will work towards adding value to the lives of farmers and also improve the agricultural industry.
IIMK
We are designing a Food And Agri-Tech Social' which will work
towards adding value to the lives of farmers and also improve
the agricultural industry.
www.ybiosinternational.com
IITR
We are bringing satellite based AI solutions to help smart cultivation of crops!
IIMK
We look to transform the Agriculture industry through our automated water pumps with capabilities of monitoring water levels in ponds.
IIMR
A DPIIT recognised startup working in domain of manufacturing of Human Friendly domestic and medical robots.
IIMK
We manufacture and supply low-cost sustainable construction material that transforms the construction industry.
www.coearthindia.com
IIMK
Introducing a canine matrimonial platform led by two visionary entrepreneurs, revolutionizing pet adoption with enhanced breed quality assurance.
IIMR
A Fitness Social Network for creators with authentic and impactful content.
IIMR
We are bringing idea of creating a beautiful and healthy green environment for everyone.
The Pre-incubation Program is a comprehensive entrepreneurship bootcamp for students aged 15-23, delivered by global business leaders, experienced mentors, and industry experts.
Co-branded pre-incubation program run with your institute online.
Curated batches of your students are guided from idea generation to incubator-ready concept over 12–24 sessions.
Structured pre-incubation track delivered through instructor-led sessions, workshops, and one-on-one mentoring.
Students progress through 5 systematic phases that transform raw ideas into incubator-ready startup applications over 12–24 sessions.
Define the problem, research the market, identify user personas, and validate problem-solution fit.
Apply design thinking and Lean Canvas to build testable MVPs and gather customer feedback.
Master business model canvas, revenue streams, cost structures, and financial projections.
Create a professional investor pitch with mock sessions and expert feedback.
Pitch your idea at a global level to industry experts.
Students don't just learn theory—they build real startups from concept to pitch
We bring Silicon Valley to your doorstep through global mentors, investors, and startup networks.
Learn how to leverage AI tools, automation, and data-driven decision-making in your entrepreneurial journey
Top ideas receive incubation and mentorship at premier institutions including IITs and IIMs
In the AI-driven economy, traditional career paths are being disrupted. Here's why entrepreneurial training matters:
Begin your entrepreneurial journey
Take your startup idea from concept to reality
Present your business pitch to global experts and investors
Build a top-notch resume for advanced studies
Internship & employment opportunities
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.
Comprehensive Training Across 5 Core Entrepreneurship Pillars
Two Flexible Options to Fit Your Schedule
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
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.
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
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Million Air
TX, USA
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Riversand Technologies
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Nathan Research Inc
CA, USA
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Fortune Makers LLC
TX, USA
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Entrepreneurship Development at IIM Visakhapatnam
Bengaluru, India
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Blubirch and Co-creating Isha Leadership Academy at Isha Foundation
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Guwahati, India
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CA, USA
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TX, USA
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