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Mr. Raghuttama Rao, CEO, GDC, during his presentation on "Building Entrepreneurial Universities" to AICTE-approved MBA/PGDM – IEV Institutions in Ahmedabad.

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Applications are now open for the DST-GDC I-NCUBATE Program Cohorts 4 & 5

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Moments from the 5th Annual GDC Symposium

To watch the full recording, visit:
https://gdciitm.org/the-5th-annual-gdc-symposium-at-iit-madras/

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Our CEO, Mr. Raghuttama Rao, at the official launch of the DST-GDC I-NCUBATE Program, which was unveiled by Prof. Abhay Karandikar, Secretary, Department of Science and Technology, Government of India, in New Delhi on September 6th.

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Capturing the Momentum: Glimpses from GDC's Transformative I-NITIATE Program at NIT Trichy

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GDC builds capacity in researchers from STEM universities, incubators, research institutions, and corporates to maximize the impact of deep-tech research through scalable start-ups. By enabling faculty and researchers in STEM universities across India to commercialize their research ideas and innovations, we help them go from lab to market.

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Our Programs

Boot camp for early-stage start-up teams from
university labs, to search for the elusive
problem-solution fit.

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I-NDUCT

Helps participants understand the demands and rigors of entrepreneurship, while also assisting participant teams in exploring entrepreneurship more intensively or transitioning to alternative career paths.

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I-NSPIRE

The program is aimed at founders of science-based startups at the pre-revenue stage, where the startup lacks full visibility of customer or revenue potential, and the founders are uncertain if the early success of customer wins is repeatable and sustainable.

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I-GNITE

Aimed at founders of science-based, pre-revenue startups with limited visibility into customer or revenue potential, the 4–6-week boot camp focuses on scaling the startup and addressing concerns about the sustainability of early success.

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I-NITIATE

Addresses a critical gap in the university startup ecosystem by helping students and researchers evaluate their readiness to become founders and gain a deeper understanding of the market before launching a startup based on academic research or ideas.

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Faculty
Create wider impact with your
research. Help your students
realise their dreams with a
startup built on your research
idea
Researchers
Transform your research idea
into a scalable start-up. Improve
your Entrepreneurial Quotient
and enhance your business
skills.
Experienced Professionals
Mentor an exciting start-up.
Or, reach out to help your
alma mater or another
STEM college or incubator
through mentorship
Aspiring Entrepreneurs
Explore your calling as an
entrepreneur. Connect with
a University professor for
technical guidance

Our Start-ups