For those who are planning to build a startup or have ideas but need assistance to start off, this might be of an useful piece of information.
Regards Chaitanya Guys, I hope not to spam, this thread may have relevance for people who are planning to start on their own or may have already started. Please cascade if you think it can help others you know. Here is a good initiative which supports first time entrepreneurs as well as budding startups. You can read more on http://iaccelerator.org/, I am copying the contents of the first page below which will give a good idea of the concept. I believe most of us may already be aware of the program. They are still looking for good teams so if you haven’t reached out to them, do it now!! If you have doubts, it never hurts to ask them a question. Worse come worse, you might get lucky! :) Regards, Puneet P.S. To the *very hard working folks, who have been out of touch*, ask me than asking them! Its long time we have been in touch, good excuse to catch up once again! <iAccelerator.org> *Now accepting applications for iAccelerator 2009 startup incubator at IIM Ahmedabad* * * *Last day to apply: April 1* ------------------------------ The Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship at IIM Ahmedabad announces iAccelerator 2009 an intensive startup company assistance program geared towards first time technology entrepreneurs in India. The iAccelerator works with brilliant entrepreneurs to establish well run, technically excellent, profitable technology companies in India. We use our experience setting up companies, our business network and our money to ensure that companies working with us are well formed and have access to the people and information they need to be successful. We invest up to 5 Lakh in each company we work with. All participants are required to live and work from Ahmedabad for 4 months from May 1 thru Sept 1. In addition to developing their products during this time, participants meet with industry veterans, learn new technologies, share what they are working on and have a great time. We are looking for committed individuals with strong technology skills and clear ideas about how to use the internet or mobile technology to solve people’s problems, earn money and make the world a better place. If this is you or someone you know let us know right away. If you don’t have an idea but want to get involved with these startups with a potential to build a long term relationship, check out the EIR page<http://iaccelerator.org/eir/> .
