Cohort 01 · Applications Open
A 12-Week Pre-Incubation Cohort · MII Foundation

From idea to registered startup in twelve weeks.

India's most structured pre-incubation program. Take your startup from raw idea to legally incorporated, market-ready company — MVP, compliance, mentorship, and first customers, all under one roof.

12
Weeks
12–15
Startups
₹0
Cash Fee
DPIIT Recognized
Medi-Caps University
12 Weeks
Live MVP
Demo Day
30–50 Investors
Cohort 01
Idea → Incorporation
GST · Udyam · DPIIT
DPIIT Recognized
Medi-Caps University
12 Weeks
Live MVP
Demo Day
30–50 Investors
Cohort 01
Idea → Incorporation
GST · Udyam · DPIIT
Outcomes · 12 Weeks

What you'll achieve in twelve weeks.

Four concrete deliverables. Not a course, not a workshop series — a structured sprint to a real, registered company.

01

Incorporated Company

A legally registered startup entity — Private Limited or LLP — with all statutory compliance in place.

02

Live MVP

A market-tested product prototype with real users, real feedback, and early signs of traction.

03

DPIIT Recognition

Government startup recognition unlocking tax benefits, IP fast-track, and funding eligibility.

04

First Customers

Validated demand with paying users or design partners — your first revenue or signed letters of intent.

The 12-Week Journey

Your structured path
to a shipped company.

Four phases. Twelve weeks. Each week ends with a tangible artefact — not a slide, not a notion doc.

Founders sketching wireframes
Phase 01Weeks 1–3

Foundation & Problem Validation

  • Sharpen the problem statement with real users
  • Customer interviews and demand signals
  • Founder mindset, team alignment, first deliverables
Phase 02Weeks 4–6

Traction & MVP Development

  • Build a working MVP — code, no-code, or service
  • Run early pilots with design partners
  • Set up analytics and your first traction loop
Phase 03Weeks 7–9

Company Formation & Compliance

  • Incorporate (Pvt Ltd or LLP), founder agreements
  • GST, Udyam, and DPIIT recognition filed end-to-end
  • Tax planning, banking, and compliance hygiene
Phase 04Weeks 10–12

Launch & Demo Day

  • Public launch with first customers and case studies
  • Investor narrative, deck, and metrics polish
  • Pitch to 30–50 investors at Demo Day
Program Includes

Everything you need
to build.

Three pillars, fully embedded. Not 'office hours' on a Slack channel.

Founders working inside the incubation lab

Mentorship & Support

  • Founder mentor + functional mentors
  • Weekly 1-on-1 guidance
  • Investor introductions
  • Peer learning cohort

Learning & Workshops

  • Weekly flagship events with experts
  • 1–2 cohort sessions per week
  • Business fundamentals curriculum
  • Sales, marketing, product training

Legal & Operations

  • Company formation guidance
  • GST & Udyam registration
  • DPIIT recognition support
  • Compliance and tax planning
Program Details at a Glance

The cohort, in numbers.

12wks
Program Duration
12–15
Startups per Cohort
1–2/wk
Cohort Sessions
₹0
Cash Fee (2–5% equity, negotiable)
All
Sectors Welcome
Idea → MVP
Founder Stage
Engagement Model

Structured, yet flexible.

A rhythm that respects founders' time. Required where it matters; flexible where it doesn't.

Weekly

Flagship Events

1 per week · 2–3 hours

Expert speakers, investor panels, founder fireside chats, and curated networking across the cohort.

Weekly

Cohort Sessions

1–2 per week · 1–2 hours

Peer learning, structured feedback, mentor reviews, and accountability rituals with your batch.

Anytime

Campus Access

24/7 · flexible

Work on-campus when you want focused space — or off-campus the rest of the time. Founders are busy adults, not students.

Three milestone events punctuate the cohort.

Quarterly Mega-Events
Founder pitching on stage at Demo Day
Week 04

Cohort Kickoff & Investor Showcase

Full-day event

Public introduction of Cohort 01 startups to the investor network and ecosystem.

Week 08

Mid-Program Showcase

Half-day · invite-only

Structured feedback session with investors and operators on traction and product direction.

Week 12

Demo Day

Evening event · 30–50 investors

Pitch your incorporated, traction-bearing startup to a curated room of investors.

Medi-Caps University campus aerial view
The Campus

Based at Medi-Caps University, Indore.

24/7 access to an active innovation campus — labs, workspaces, mentors, and a live ecosystem of student innovators around you.

Who Should Apply

Is this program for you?

Be honest. The strongest cohorts are built from founders who self-select with clarity.

Medi-Caps students with laptops on campus
I'm ready — take me to apply
  • 01You have a problem you're genuinely obsessed with solving.
  • 02You've already validated the problem with real potential customers.
  • 03You're committed to building full-time (20+ hours per week, minimum).
  • 04You want to build a legally registered company — not a side project.
  • 05You're open to mentorship, feedback, and peer learning.
  • 06You're ready to launch an MVP and acquire your first customers in 12 weeks.
Frequently Asked

Questions, answered.

Applications Open · Limited Spots

Ready to build your company?

Applications are now open for Cohort 01. We're selecting just 12–15 startups for this batch. Apply now — selection is rolling.

Questions? hello@miifoundation.com