Ideate Cohort 2026 is an intensive pre-incubation program meticulously designed for aspiring women entrepreneurs. Our mission is to transform raw ideas into viable, market-ready Minimum Viable Products (MVPs). Whether you're a student, professional, or a homemaker with a spark of innovation, this program provides the right ecosystem, expert mentorship, and resources to ignite your entrepreneurial journey.
Learn directly from successful startup founders, domain experts, and industry leaders through interactive mentoring sessions designed to accelerate your entrepreneurial journey.
Receive hands-on support to validate your idea, build a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and prepare it for real-world testing within the 10-week program.
Master essential startup skills through expert-led workshops on marketing, operations, business strategy, branding, and investor pitching.
Get guidance on company incorporation, legal compliance, intellectual property protection, and registration processes (applicable costs as per actuals).
Access assistance in building your team through HR guidance and connections with skilled interns to support your startup's growth.
Connect with investors, incubators, and government funding schemes, and pitch your startup during Demo Day for potential funding opportunities.
Become part of a vibrant community of women entrepreneurs, gain visibility through networking events, showcase opportunities, and Demo Day.
Get mentored by industry leaders, startup founders, and domain experts through weekly interactive sessions.
Transform your idea into an MVP with hands-on guidance, business workshops, and product validation support.
Receive assistance with legal compliance, company registration, IPR, HR, and intern hiring.
Pitch your startup to investors, connect with government funding schemes, and gain visibility through Demo Day.
Earn a completion certificate, expand your network, and unlock pathways to incubation and long-term startup support.
"We’re grateful for the incubator team’s dedication and expertise. The online sessions were incredibly informative."
"This program gave me the foundation and direction I had long been seeking. Thank you for empowering us to take bold steps forward."
"The sessions helped us improvise and course correct. The team’s keenness and inspiring cohort made it enriching."
"We learnt new things and started implementing them for our business success. Thanks to the whole team for their efforts."
"Thank you Shevolution team for consistently good talks and supporting us in the entire journey."
"It was a wonderful experience to learn, grow, and connect with such an inspiring cohort of entrepreneurs."
"The mentorship, encouragement, and platform helped refine our vision and gave us confidence to move forward."
"We’re grateful for the incubator team’s dedication and expertise. The online sessions were incredibly informative."
"This program gave me the foundation and direction I had long been seeking. Thank you for empowering us to take bold steps forward."
"The sessions helped us improvise and course correct. The team’s keenness and inspiring cohort made it enriching."
"We learnt new things and started implementing them for our business success. Thanks to the whole team for their efforts."
"Thank you Shevolution team for consistently good talks and supporting us in the entire journey."
"It was a wonderful experience to learn, grow, and connect with such an inspiring cohort of entrepreneurs."
"The mentorship, encouragement, and platform helped refine our vision and gave us confidence to move forward."
"Huge thanks for the energy, support, and guidance throughout the program. The jury feedback was invaluable."
"The sessions with market leaders helped us a lot before entering the market, making us a stronger startup."
"I learned a lot, gained new perspectives, and truly appreciate the support during this wonderful journey."
"I gained valuable learnings and perspectives from the sessions and truly value the guidance and support."
"The sessions were engaging and I have learnt a lot. It was a pleasure to be a part of the cohort."
"Thank you to the entire AIC-RNTU team for giving aspiring women entrepreneurs this opportunity."
"Huge thanks for the energy, support, and guidance throughout the program. The jury feedback was invaluable."
"The sessions with market leaders helped us a lot before entering the market, making us a stronger startup."
"I learned a lot, gained new perspectives, and truly appreciate the support during this wonderful journey."
"I gained valuable learnings and perspectives from the sessions and truly value the guidance and support."
"The sessions were engaging and I have learnt a lot. It was a pleasure to be a part of the cohort."
"Thank you to the entire AIC-RNTU team for giving aspiring women entrepreneurs this opportunity."
The Ideate Cohort 2026 is a 10-week capacity-building and pre-incubation program designed for idea-stage startups. Its aim is to impart knowledge about essential concepts and instruments of entrepreneurship to transform ideas into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs).
The program spans 10 weeks, focusing on capacity building and pre-incubation for idea-stage startups.
Women entrepreneurs, innovators, students, researchers, and early-stage founders with a tech-driven or scalable business idea can apply. You do not need a registered company to participate.
We welcome women founders from diverse sectors including technology, e-commerce, education, health, agriculture, fintech, social impact, and more.
Applicants are evaluated on clarity of idea and problem, commitment to complete the program, coachability and growth mindset, team and founder background, novelty of the idea, and use of technology in any form.