ABOUT LAUNCHPAD

A certificate program designed exclusively for students and professionals between 16 and 25 years of age who are keen to start their own startup.
The objective of the program is to foster a basis for entrepreneurship and innovation skills and to impart a better understanding of the technicalities involved in starting a startup.
Students
1 +

Trained

Batches
1

Conducted

Speaker
1 +

Sessions

Mentors
1 +

Onboarded

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

Week Theme
Week 1

Introducing AIC, Orientation, Setting Expectations

What is Entrepreneurship, Identifying Market Needs, Setting Goals for the Program
Week 2

Idea Development & Market Research

Idea Development, Techniques of Idea Generation, Validating and Refining Ideas, Market Research & Startup Stories
Week 3

Leadership, Vision & Prototyping

Leadership and Vision to Start a Startup, Prototyping Techniques, Procurement of Resources
Week 4

Design Thinking & Product Development

Introduction to Design Thinking, Product Development Stages
Week 5

Mock Product Presentations by Learners
Week 5

Understanding Your Customers

Identifying & Understanding Your Customers, Building Consumer Personas
Week 6

Business Models & Intellectual Property

Trademark, Patent & IP, Introduction to the Business Model Canvas
Week 7

Marketing & Branding Strategies for Startups

Marketing & Branding Strategies for Startups, Essentials of Digital Marketing
Week 8

Financial Planning & Fundraising

Developing a Financial Plan, Understanding Costing & Pricing, Art of Fundraising & Pitching
Week 9

Final Pitch Presentations

Roadmap to the First Startup of Students

WHY OPT FOR THE LAUNCHPAD PROGRAM?

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Duration

8 – 10 Weeks Certified Program

Batch Start Date

February 13, 2026

Program Fees

Rs. 29,500 (all inclusive) (Rs. 25,000 + 18% GST)

Eligibility Criterion

Any student/professional between 16 and 25 years of age from any stream/background.

Delivery

A perfect blend of guidance from experienced mentors, startup founders and experts from the industry.

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SELECTION PROCESS

UPCOMING BATCHES

February 2026 batch

Start Date:
13th February, 2026
 
Schedule:
Every Friday & Saturday
 
Mode:
Hybrid (Online + Offline)
 

Fueling Innovation: Empowering the Next
Generation of Entrepreneurs

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