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BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program
by Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT)
BluePrint is a national startup funding and incubation platform designed to support founders from the ideation stage through Series A readiness. Launched as a flagship initiative under Synapse 2026, the annual management fest of N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, the program is built to help founders develop ventures with clarity, credibility, and long-term scalability. The initiative is powered by Venture Catalysts++, India's first integrated multi-stage venture
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About this scheme
BluePrint is a national startup funding and incubation platform designed to support founders from the ideation stage through Series A readiness. Launched as a flagship initiative under Synapse 2026, the annual management fest of N. L. Dalmia Institute of Management Studies and Research, the program is built to help founders develop ventures with clarity, credibility, and long-term scalability.
The initiative is powered by Venture Catalysts++, India's first integrated multi-stage venture capital ecosystem, and is supported by Startup India and DPIIT in collaboration with apna. BluePrint embeds real investors, operators, and institutional mentors directly into the founder journey, ensuring that evaluation, feedback, and capital conversations are aligned with real-world venture standards.
Through a combination of structured mentorship, institutional incubation support, and a pledged funding pool of up to USD 500,000, BluePrint creates an outcome-driven ecosystem where founders refine their business models, strengthen their narratives, and prepare for serious fundraising and growth. The program culminates in a live Demo Day designed to mirror authentic founder, investor interactions.
Who can apply
- Open to startups and founders from Ideation stage to Series A readiness
- Open to students, working professionals, independent founders, researchers, and startup teams
- Applicants can be from any geography within India
- No age limit or academic restrictions
- Prior incorporation or fundraising is not mandatory to apply
- Startup must be incorporated, in the process of incorporation, or willing to incorporate as a Private Limited Company
- Startup must be incorporated within the last 10 years
- Must be at pre-revenue, MVP, or product, market fit stage
- Must not have exceeded Rs. 100 Crore in revenue in any financial year
- Must possess valid DPIIT recognition or be willing to obtain it before funding disbursement
- Must not operate in prohibited or restricted sectors such as alcohol, non-vegetarian food products, leather goods, gambling, or betting
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program provide?
BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program provides support amount varies. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program currently accepting applications?
Closed on Feb 1, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does BluePrint Startup Funding & Incubation Program take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.
IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.
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