AIC- ADT Baramati Foundation Post Box No. 35 (Malegaon Col.), Sharadanagar, Baramati, Pune, Maharashtra – 413115, India
Pre-Incubation Program – From Idea to Impact
PRE-INCUBATION PROGRAM

From Idea to Impact

A 10-week journey to validate your startup idea, build your first MVP, and pitch to investors

Program Overview

Where Ideas Take Shape

The Pre-Incubation Program is designed for early-stage founders who have a spark of an idea but need the right structure, mentorship, and resources to build something meaningful.

Startup team working
Perfect For

Who Should Apply?

Students & Researchers

Turn your academic research or thesis into a viable business idea

First-time Founders

No prior experience needed — just passion and commitment

Small Teams

2-4 member teams with complementary skills

Idea-stage Innovators

You have an idea — we'll help you validate it

What You'll Gain

Program Benefits

01

Idea Validation

Test your assumptions, conduct customer interviews, and find product-market fit

02

Expert Mentorship

Weekly 1:1 sessions with successful founders, VCs, and industry experts

03

Pitch Deck

Create a professional, investor-ready pitch deck by week 10

04

Co-working Access

Work from our modern incubator space and join a vibrant community

How to Join

Selection Process

1

Online Application

Submit your idea and team details (10 min)

2

Initial Screening

Our team reviews your application

3

Founder Interview

20-min video call with program leads

4

Final Selection

Welcome to the cohort!

Your Journey

10-Week Program Timeline

WEEK 1

Idea Screening

Problem validation & market sizing

WEEKS 2-4

Validation

Customer discovery & MVP definition

WEEKS 5-7

Business Model

Revenue streams & unit economics

WEEKS 8-10

Pitch Ready

Deck refinement & demo day prep

Timeline visual

Ready to Build Something Great?