The Nurture Equity-Free Accelerator Program

has been specially created by successful business founders to specifically help entrepreneurs.

A six-month rigorous process-led program by industry titans for mentoring entrepreneurs to create impactful changes in all areas of their business. Nurture Mentors are successful entrepreneurs who run businesses themselves and are the leaders from their industry.

Nurture defies the global entrepreneurial success rate norms by a healthy margin. From the Nurture alumni companies, 200+ companies have showcased measurable growth and revenue. They have raised capital to support their growth story, making TiE Pune’s Nurture the most sought-after accelerator.

How does the Nurture Program Help Startups | Hear from our Mentors

How has TiE Pune Nurture Program Helped Startups | Startup Stories

BENEFITS TO ENTREPRENEURS

Structured Cohort Program

Strategic Planning & Product

Customized GTM & Financial Planning

Network Dynamics, Negotiation Skills, Legal Documents – Term Sheets and Business Ethics

Targeted Networking for Business Growth

Get Referred by TiE Pune Members for Business Growth

Mock Pitches with feedback

Strong PR – Press and  InSync Magazine

Mentoring from Industry Titans

Success Stories from Industry &
Business Houses

Funding : Investor Connect – Demo Day

National Strategic Bootcamp for increased Networking & Sales

FAQs

Who can apply for the program?

  • Mentee Company should be registered as Pvt Ltd, OPC or LLP/LLC
  • TiE Associate Membership – Mandatory for all participants (Founders and Co-Founders)
  • Mentee company can be located at anywhere in the world
  • Mentee company can be at any stage
  • Mentee company can be from any industry

What is the program structure?

  • Program duration – 6 to 8 months which will include Kick-off, Guru Sessions/Workshops, Strategic Bootcamp, Finishing School and Graduation Ceremony.

What are the graduation criterias?

  • Active TiE associate membership for all the founders and co-founders during entire program
  • Positive momentum defined goals at the start of the Nurture program with consultation of assigned mentors
  • At least two meetings per months should be completed with the assigned mentors
  • Attendance
    A] 80% attendance in guru sessions of all founders and co-founders
    B] 100% attendance in curated workshop of all founders and co-founders
    C] Attendance at the Kick-off, Strategic Bootcamp and Graduation Ceremony is mandatory for all founders and co-founders
  • Ensure crisp presentation delivery during finishing school

Is there any fee involved in participation?

  • This is an equity-free accelerator. No fees involved in participating in the Nurture Accelerator program.

How do I apply for the program ?

Under the first point, please add a hyperlink to the text “You may fill the application form attached here” directing to this Google Form: https://forms.gle/ChqggoB5JBXsmpKE7

Mode of the program ?

  • The program will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both physical and virtual sessions. However, all founders will be required to attend a few key events and workshops in person.

Meet Our Mentors

Advait Kurlekar
Advait Kurlekar
Upohan Management Consultant
Ajit Patil
Ajit Patil
Founder Deeptek
Ajay Bhagwat
Ajay Bhagwat
Renu Electronics
Amita Mirajkar
Amita Mirajkar
Clairvoyant India
Ashok Bildikar
Ashok Bildikar
Neeyamo Enterprise Solutions Pvt. Ltd.
Ashwini Deshpande
Ashwini Deshpande
Founder Elephant Design
Avinash Shenoi
Avinash Shenoi
Pyrus Consulting
Chetan Rawal
Chetan Rawal
Valethi Technologies LLP
Darshan Rathod
Darshan Rathod
Acumen M & A Advisors LLP
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan
Dr. Ganesh Natarajan
Honeywell Automation India Ltd.
Hemant Jalan
Hemant Jalan
Founder Indigo Paints
Jitendra Tanna
Jitendra Tanna
Info Beans
Kiran Deshpande
Kiran Deshpande
Independent Board Adviaor
Nikhil Karkare
Nikhil Karkare
Walnut School
Parul Ganju
Parul Ganju
Ahammune Biosciences Pvt. Ltd.
Patanjali Somayaji
Patanjali Somayaji
Founder Walnut
Ramesh Mirakhur
Ramesh Mirakhur
IT-Yukti Consultants
Rohit Srivastwa
Rohit Srivastwa
ClubHack Labs LLP
Sagar Babar
Sagar Babar
Comsense Consulting
Shashank Deshpande
Shashank Deshpande
Partner Pentathlon Ventures
Smita Yedekar
Smita Yedekar
1Mobility Pte Ltd | SYRJ Investments
Vinit Deo
Vinit Deo
Posiview Consulting
Vishwas Mahajan
Vishwas Mahajan
Whizible
Vivek Gupta
Vivek Gupta
Indoglobus
Yogesh Kulkarni
Yogesh Kulkarni
Altizon
Zelam Chaubal
Zelam Chaubal
Kesari Tours Pvt LTD