An initiative by MIT India

Got an idea? Bring it to Edugild.

Edugild is MIT India's Innovation & Incubation Centre, a central platform that funds, mentors and incubates student-built startups from anywhere in India. Open to every student with an idea.

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100+ programs · 1,000+ students engaged · 25+ competitions

50+ MSME Registered Startups

Seed Funding 1:1 Mentorship Incubation Support Innovation Programs National Competitions Industry Partnerships Research & IP Founder Community

Backed by MIT India institutions

What Edugild offers

A Full Stack for Students turning ideas into ventures.

From early ideation to a fundable pilot. One platform, eight support layers.

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Seed Funding

Grants and micro-investments for validated student ideas.

1:1 Mentorship

Matched with founders, operators and domain experts.

Incubation Support

Workspace, tooling, legal and go-to-market playbooks.

Innovation Programs

Bootcamps, sprints and cohort-based labs across India.

Competitions

National pitch events with cash prizes and visibility.

Industry Partnerships

Pilots, internships and co-builds with partner companies.

Research & IP

Access to labs, patents and research infrastructure.

Community

Peer cohort, alumni network and founder events.

Impact to date

Built on real momentum, not a pitch deck.

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How it works

From first email to funded pilot, faster than you'd expect.

Apply with your idea · QUICK FORM

A short form and a brief pitch video or deck. No business plan required. Any student across India, undergrad, postgrad, or gap year, can apply.

Get matched & mentored · EARLY WEEKS

Selected teams are matched with mentors and a cohort. You get a sprint plan, working capital, and regular reviews.

Build, pilot, raise · FINAL STRETCH

Ship an MVP, run your first pilot with an Edugild partner, and pitch to our investor network at Demo Day.

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Startup spotlight

What our students are building.

Real ventures from campuses across the MIT India network — from EdTech to decarbonisation.

Course Khoj

Founded by Tejas Shar, Sushant Ingawale

MITAOE EdTech B.Tech 2022

Search engine for online courses. Pre-Revenue stage. Winner - Maharashtra State Innovation Challenge 2023; district-level winner.

Greenovate Solutions Pvt Ltd

Founded by Ronak Mistri

MITAOE Decarbonisation / CCUS B.Tech Chemical

Stacked concentrated cattle feed cookies made from agro-waste.

Techsword Solutions LLP

Founded by Shubhangi Raut, Kunal Raut

MITAOE IT & Software BE Comp 2013

IT solutions through advanced technology.

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In their own words

What students and mentors say.

"Comido Organica started from a simple observation — organic food needs an honest brand. Edugild gave me the structure to think through one."

Diksha Potdar Founder, Comido Organica · MITACSC · 2024–25

"Road safety is a problem that affects millions, and I wanted to take it on. The college backed me when I had a paper, not a product."

Anugrah Suryawanshi Founder, Light Assistance System · MITACSC · 2023–24

"I never imagined that as a first-year B.Com student I would be working on a startup. The MITACSC ecosystem made it real."

Sivprasad Jadhav Founder, Indian Startup · MITACSC · 2025–26

"Winning YUKTI was the validation, but the real value was the months of mentoring that preceded it."

Sagar Manjhi Founder, InnoSagar Makers · Avantika University · 2024

"The ED Cell at MIT AOE has been a constant support throughout our startup journey. Their guidance and encouragement gave us the confidence to take Street Up from just an idea to a real startup."

Chaitanya Yogesh Umbarkar Batch 2024-28, B.Tech Computer Science

FAQ

Common questions, answered plainly.

Still stuck? Email edcell@mitaoe.ac.in — we read every message.

Do I have to be an MIT India student to apply?

No. Edugild is MIT India's initiative, but it is open to every student in India. You can be from any college, university or school. Your institution does not decide whether you're eligible — your idea does.

Can I apply if I don't have a team?

Yes. Solo founders are welcome. We've backed plenty of one-person teams and have helped them recruit co-founders during the sprint when needed.

Do I need a prototype to apply?

No. We fund at the idea stage. We care about the clarity of the problem you're solving and why you are the right person to solve it — not about how polished your demo is.

Is there any cost to apply or participate?

No. There is no application fee, no program fee and no hidden cost to be part of Edugild.

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One application. Rolling review.

If you have an idea worth building, we want to hear it.

Applications are open year-round. No fee. Students from any college, any city, any discipline in India can apply.

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