ABOUT PRE-INCUBATION
IDEATE CREATE Program at PIEDS was curated to enable aspiring entrepreneurs discover their potential and provide them a pathway to convert their idea into a product and then into a company.
The program is a mentor-driven, curated and customized pre-incubation program. It aims to identify and promote early-stage startups/entrepreneurs and provide them quality support in terms of mentorship, access to labs, technology credits, funding, industry partnerships and workspaces to ensure their growth as an enterprise.
At A Glance
What You Get
- Mentorship - Get personalized guidance from experienced mentors to refine your idea, validate your business model, and navigate startup challenges effectively.
- Knowledge Sessions - Attend expert-led sessions on entrepreneurship, product development, marketing, fundraising, and other essential startup skills.
- Tech Credits - Access to tech credits such as mongodb, AWS, cloud etc. to help build, test, and scale your product at reduced costs.
- Funding – Funding support to startups after evaluation by expert committee members and PIEDS
- Co-working Space & Legal Support- Access to co-working space at RKIC and get assistance with company registration, legal compliance, and startup documentation.
Eligibility
- - BITS Pilani Students (entity registration not mandatory at this stage)
- - Validated problem statement with early user research
- - Sector-agnostic (specific schemes may have sector criteria)
- - No prior external funding above Rs 10 lakhs
How To Apply
- 1. Submit application with idea brief
- 2. Initial screening by PIEDS team
- 3. Pitch to selection panel
- 4. Onboarding into the cohort
Key Dates
Applications open: [Rolling / Quarterly]
Next cohort begins: Aug 2026
Portfolio Highlights
Startups that began in Pre-Incubation and graduated to Incubation.
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Funded by PIEDS. Active
Dunlin (SaasDen)
AI Bookkeeping and Financial Close Software. Dunlin helps accountants bring down month end close time from days to just hours. Product helps accountants: Auto-categorize, Receipt Match, Reconcile, Send transactions for review
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Funded by PIEDS, CIIF, SPTBI. Supported by GLBCRI. Active
Try My Style
Generative AI-driven Personal styling & Virtual try-on Smart Mirror solution | Beauty & Fashion Tech Industry
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Funded by PIEDS. NIDHI-PRAYAS Grantee. Active
Khageshvara Aviation Technology Pvt Ltd (K.A.T)
An on-demand mobility service that leverages the full potential of air transportation while incorporating AI-ML. It caters to a wide range of services, including military operations, taxi services, doorstep deliveries, aerial photography, and surveying.
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Funded by PIEDS. Raised $1 Mn in Pre-Series A led by 35North Ventures. Active
1.5 Degree
India's 1st Plant-Based Dairy Tech company.
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Funnded by PIEDS. NIDHI-EIR grantee. Active
Anjamma Healthcare (Ahc) Pvt Ltd
First innovation focused on a non-invasive blood glucose monitoring device. Our goal is to make diabetes management safer, smarter, and more accessible using modern technology.
