Selected startups receive end-to-end support
Our incubation program is designed to compress 2 years of startup learning into 6 focused months.
Dedicated Mentor
A founder or domain expert assigned exclusively to your startup. 2 hours/week minimum. Available on WhatsApp 24/7.
Free CA + Legal
Company registration, GST, trademarks, founder agreements — all handled by our partner firms at zero cost.
Free Cloud Credits
$5,000–$25,000 in AWS, Google Cloud, Azure credits to power your MVP. Plus Notion, Slack, Figma free for 1 year.
Co-working Space
Free desk space in our partner co-working spaces in Bangalore, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad.
Investor Intros
Warm intros to angel investors and VCs from our network. We organize Demo Day every 6 months.
Pitch Coaching
Multiple rounds of pitch deck reviews with VC partners. Mock investor Q&A. Storytelling workshops.
Hiring Support
Tap into our 12,000+ member network to hire engineers and early team. Free job postings for incubated startups.
Media Coverage
Featured on Campus Hype blog. Co-marketing on social. Press connects with YourStory, Inc42 when ready.
Peer Network
Join a cohort of 8–10 other student founders. Weekly check-ins. Lifelong network of peer founders.
How selection works
Transparent. Fast. Founder-friendly.
Apply
Submit form with idea, team, traction. 15 minutes to fill.
Screening
Our team reviews. We respond to every application within 5 business days.
Founder Call
If shortlisted, a 45-min call with our incubation team to understand vision and chemistry.
Decision
You hear from us within 7 days of the call. If selected, onboarding starts next Monday.
You don't need to be perfect
We are not looking for fully-formed companies. We are looking for founder potential. Here is what excites us in applications:
- Clear problem: You can articulate WHY this matters in 1 sentence
- Unfair advantage: Why YOU vs anyone else trying this
- Early proof: Even 5 paying customers or 100 waitlist signups is great
- Team chemistry: If multiple founders, why this team?
- Coachability: Open to feedback, willing to pivot
Tell us about your startup
15 minutes to fill. Be specific. Be honest.
Common questions
No. Campus Hype Startup Hub is non-dilutive. We do not take any equity in your startup. We are funded by our partner network.
No. The incubation program is 100% free for selected startups. Some optional add-on services (premium legal, IP filing) have a fee with member discounts.
At least one founder must be a Campus Hype member (current student or alum). If you are not yet a member, join free first.
Standard track is 6 months. Some startups continue with us through Series A. There is no fixed exit — you can stay as long as the relationship is valuable.
That is fine! We accept Idea-stage startups if there is strong founder potential. We will help you validate the idea first.
We do not invest directly, but we connect you to our angel and VC network. Many of our incubated startups raise within 9 months of joining.