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Launchpad Accelerator · by The Future Council

Don't queue.Build.

A 4-week online startup accelerator cohort for 20 collegiate founders and early-stage builders. 2% equity in selected ventures. Zero success fees.

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The fellowship

Four weeks. Twenty founders.

Launchpad is for students and early builders who already have something going: a working prototype, early user interviews, or an active side project. You don't need a registered company.

4 weeksFully online
20Founders per cohort, selected from applications
6–8 hrsExpected commitment per week
2%Equity in selected cohort ventures

  • Founder pods

    You work in a pod of 4–5 founders for the full four weeks.

  • Sunday Live Lab

    A live weekly session with the whole cohort.

  • 1:1 mentor office hours

    Time with mentors on your specific startup.

  • Demo Day

    Pitch at the end of the program, with intros to investors.

What it costs

The terms, in full

No fine print. This is everything you pay, and when.

Application fee
₹999
One-time, paid when you apply. Non-refundable. Fee waivers are available if the fee is a barrier.
Equity
2%
In selected cohort companies. We align our skin in the game directly with your long-term success.
Success fee
₹0
None. 0% success fee on external capital raised.
Raise on your own, or don't raise
₹0
You owe nothing beyond the application fee.

Who can apply

  • Student founders and early-stage builders across India
  • No registered company or DPIIT recognition needed
  • Apply with a working prototype, early user interviews, or an active side project

If you're not selected

  • Personalized written feedback on your startup application
  • Full access to all virtual leader & mentor sessions throughout the 4 weeks (pods, 1:1s, investor intros & Demo Day remain exclusive to the 20 cohort fellows)
Free resource · no application needed

Start your investor list today

Every founder needs a target list before they pitch. Here are 2,244 funds with the stages and sectors they invest in and a partner to contact. Filter down to the ones that fit your startup.

Before you email anyone: most of these funds are US or global; 27 are based in or have an office in India. The list is compiled from Ramp's public fund database, so details can be out of date. Check the fund's website first, and only pitch funds that invest at your stage and in your sector.

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A list gets you names. Traction and a warm intro are what get you meetings. Launchpad's four weeks end at Demo Day, where you pitch with intros to investors.

Apply to Launchpad

Applications close 15 Oct, 11:59 PM IST

Apply at thefuturecouncil.in/launchpad. Kickoff is 1 Nov 2026 (Strictly no further extension).

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Quick answers

Do I need a registered company?

No. A prototype, user interviews or an active side project is enough to apply.

What is the equity model?

Launchpad takes 2% equity in the 20 selected cohort ventures. No success fees are charged on capital you raise.

Is the investor list tied to the fellowship?

No. It's free for anyone. Launchpad is separate and needs an application.