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Cohort 01 Program
Cohort 01 Program
Fellowship '26
Launching our very first startup cohort for 20 select early-stage founders.
Got an idea? Bring it. The Fellowship is built for early-stage founders ready to turn their vision into reality. We will help you build it from 0 to 1, provide hands-on mentorship, grants, and advisory, and actively help you find the right team and co-founders along the way.
FELLOWSHIP FEE & LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
Location & Fee Structure
📍 Delhi NCR Presence
Fellowship '26 is not a residential program, but you will have to visit offline sometimes in Delhi NCR, so you need to be available for that. If you are traveling to Delhi NCR for the fellowship, you will have to pay for your accommodation yourself, although we will actively help you find it.
💰 Program Fee
₹1,50,000
₹0
100% GRANT-FUNDED
Zero tuition. The full ₹1.5L program valuation is fully grant-sponsored for the 20 selected founders — 100% equity-free.
📝 Application Fee: ₹2,000 (We charge this so we attract serious, high-intent builders rather than random applicants, making shortlisting efficient).
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📈 WEEKLY
STRATEGY
Weekly Strategy & Reports
Get structured weekly reports, strategy audits, execution sprints, and progress check-ins to build product-market fit.
🎙️ LEADERS
MASTERCLASSES
Sessions by Leaders
Closed-door masterclasses and AMA sessions with top-tier founders, experienced operators, and industry leaders who have scaled companies.
📣 MARKETING
GROWTH
Marketing & Launch Support
Get distribution leverage through the Council channels, public announcements, launch campaigns, and ecosystem PR exposure.
🤝 NETWORKING
IRL MIXERS
Networking Opportunities
High-trust networking mixers, curated community events, and offline meetups connecting you with active peer builders.
📖 CURRICULUM
PLAYBOOKS
Startup Masterclass Playbooks
Step-by-step guidance covering structural fundamentals, entity creation, user testing, product distribution, and growth strategies.
🎓 ALUMNI
LIFETIME
Lifetime Alumnus Access
Join a lifelong alumni network of elite builders, gain priority access to future demo days, events, and networking channels.
🌱 TALENT
GRASSROOTS
University Grassroots Talent
Tap directly into our 17 campus chapters to recruit top developers, designers, and growth marketers for your startup.
💰 FUNDING
GRANTS
Access to Funding & Grants
Fast-tracked eligibility for our equity-free micro-grants, dev cloud credits, and direct introductions to active early-stage investors.
🌐 INDUSTRIES
CONNECTIONS
Industry Connections
Direct intros and networking channels with vertical leaders, technology suppliers, scale experts, and service partners.
👥 MATCHMAKING
TEAM BUILDING
Help to Find a Team
No team? No problem. Receive direct matchmaking assistance through the Council talent radar to recruit co-founders, technical leads, and designers to build your startup from 0 to 1.
🛡️ BRANDING
LINKEDIN BADGE
Verified LinkedIn Badge
Wear your association proudly. Get your verified digital badge and alumni credentials to highlight your status on LinkedIn and directories, just like Y Combinator.
OUR CAMPUS NETWORK
Decentralized College Branches
We believe the best founders build together locally. The Future Council is powered by dedicated student-run branches and societies in Delhi University's premier campuses.
CHAPTER 01
FoT Branch
Faculty of Technology, DU branch
CHAPTER 02
SRCC Branch
Shri Ram College of Commerce chapter
CHAPTER 03
Hansraj Branch
Hansraj College entrepreneurship cell
CHAPTER 04
LSR Branch
Lady Shri Ram College startup chapter
CHAPTER 05
FOT Branch
Faculty of Technology builder branch
CHAPTER 06
Khalsa Branch
SGTB Khalsa College startup society chapter
CHAPTER 07
IIT Patna Branch
IIT Patna Hybrid startup chapter
SELECTION TIMELINE
Cohort Roadmap
STEP 01
Apply (Sept 1–30)
Submit your startup idea, background, and vision. No pre-formed team required.
STEP 02
AI Pitch Clinic (Oct 1–5)
Initial screening using our pitch evaluation and validation benchmarks.
STEP 03
Interviews (Oct 6–12)
1-on-1 feedback sessions and panel interviews with student angel operators.
STEP 04
Selection (Oct 15)
Final announcement of the 20 chosen fellowship founders.
STEP 05
Kick-off (Oct 19)
Fellowship cohort begins: disbursements, cloud credits setup, and direct mixers.
FELLOWSHIP '26 REGISTRATION
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Frequently Asked Questions
Early-stage founders with an idea! Whether you are a university student or an independent builder, if you have a bold idea and the conviction to build, this fellowship is designed for you. You do not need prior traction or a launched company to apply.
The program fee for Fellowship '26 is ₹1,50,000 ₹0 (100% Grant-Funded / Equity-Free). Zero tuition — the full ₹1.5L valuation is grant-sponsored for the 20 selected founders. We only charge a nominal ₹2,000 application fee so that we attract serious, high-intent builders and avoid spam. If you travel to Delhi NCR for offline sessions, you will need to pay for your accommodation yourself, though our team will happily help you find accommodation.
No! The fellowship is not for pre-existing teams — it is specifically for early-stage founders. If you have an idea, bring it! We will help you build it from 0 to 1, and we will actively help you find co-founders, developers, and designers from our network.
You can still apply! If your college doesn't have an active chapter of The Future Council, you can also use your application to express interest in launching a local branch at your campus (similar to starting a local student organization chapter).
Fellowship Cohort 01