Cohort 1: Built for the top 1% of campus builders.
A 5-month venture-building sprint for students ready to commit to building something real - selective by design.
Selected spin-off companies may receive up to ₹50L investment from the studio ecosystem, based on traction, execution quality and studio review.
Selected spin-offs may receive studio capital based on traction and execution quality.
From matchmaking to spin-out readiness — structured, milestone-driven sprints.
IIM business + IIT technical co-founders, matched by role and compatibility signal.
What We Look For
Ideas are welcome, but selection is based on execution ability, commitment and founder-grade edge.
Technical Edge
You can build the product - or possess deep, unfair market insight.
High Agency
Track record of shipping, leading, organizing, or pushing boundaries.
Commitment
Ready to dedicate 15-20 hours/week for the full 5-month program.
Coachability
Willing to receive direct feedback and pivot when data says so.
Ideal Builder Archetypes
We match complementary skill sets into cross-functional founding teams with real venture potential.
The Technical Builder
IIT / Engineering Background
- Full-stack or systems engineering
- Ships fast, iterates faster
- Comfortable with ambiguity and 0-to-1
The Business Strategist
IIM / MBA Background
- GTM, sales, or finance depth
- Can validate markets before building
- Thinks in constraints and leverage
The Domain Expert
Industry + Tech Hybrid
- Deep sector knowledge (health, fintech, climate)
- Can spot real problems others miss
- Bridges research and commercialization
Cohort Journey
From application to first sprint. Dates are fixed, seats are limited and early applications get more review time.
Applications Open
Submit your profile, questionnaire and edge statement. We review every application personally.
Application Review
Shortlisting based on builder profile, technical/business edge and alignment with cohort needs.
Founder Interview
30-minute technical or business case interview. We test execution instinct, not pitch decks.
Selection & Onboarding
Final selection, squad assignment and pre-cohort onboarding. Slack access + OS walkthrough.
Cohort Kickoff
Day 1. Phase 0 begins: agreement signing, edge card submission and matchmaking sprint.
Who Should Apply
- You have shipped something - a product, a side project, a tool, a campaign, or a system people actually used.
- You are currently enrolled at an elite institution (IIM, IIT, or equivalent).
- You can commit 15-20 hours/week outside your coursework for 5 months.
- You are comfortable with ambiguity, iteration and direct feedback.
- You want a venture, not a competition trophy.
Who Should NOT Apply
- You are looking for inspiration, motivational talks, a certificate, or a resume badge.
- You have an idea but no ability or intent to build it in the next 5 months.
- You cannot commit to weekly milestones, PIR reviews and sprint logs.
- You treat this as a resume bullet rather than a real venture-building commitment.
Your application becomes a founder signal map.
We do not screen for polished pitch language. We look for proof of agency, execution speed, logic under pressure, commercial instinct and team compatibility.
Ambiguity, ownership, resilience
Architecture, build history, toolchain
Market instinct, persuasion, GTM logic
Agentic AI thinking and workflow insight
Clock speed, shipping bias, crisis response
Role clarity for co-founder matching
Ready to Build?
Applications for Cohort 1 are open until June 30, 2026. Every application is reviewed manually for builder signal, commitment and fit.