7S & S [7 Sisters & Sikkim] Acceleration Program

unfunded

Problems- 1] Underserved energy consumers due to lack or no access of energy 2] Fragmented land holding with lack of stable market leading to reduced income for local producers 3] Low level of technology adoption affecting standardization and production efficiency in SMEs. Program- Our goal is to drive the momentum of rising startup ecosystem in North East in Energy Transition and Agriculture sector by helping them reach product-market fit to enable easier adoption of their solutions by local consumers and SMEs. This will help in- • Facilitate job creation for the local people • Optimum utilization of natural resources • Create pipeline of investment ready startups for early or seed stage venture funds • Drive state specific policy formulation by proving successful technology DEMOs on ground with sustainable market linkage Program Type - Virtual Tenure - 4-6 months No. of Startups - 7 Eligibility - Registered or looking to register as a Private Limited company, having a working prototype. Assistance - Customer Development, Product Development, Business Model and on-ground pilot, Go-to-Market Strategy, Defining Unit Economics, Financial Modelling, Pitch Deck Preparation and fundraising.