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About

Aspire is a pioneering startup program of the IMC, striving to create an ethos of innovation and accelerate growth. The one-of-a-kind startup program served as a holistic platform for budding entrepreneurs by encouraging them to connect with start-up founders for a 1:1 conversation, seek mentorship, and pitch their innovative solutions to a group of investors. As an enriching and engaging ecosystem for budding entrepreneurs, Aspire is committed to fostering connections between startups, investors, and established businesses with the aim of catalyzing fresh entrepreneurial initiatives and collaborations.

What’s in Store for Startups?

Meet your mentor

Get personalized advice and guidance from experienced mentors. These one-on-one meetings are designed to help you with your startup's growth and navigate challenges.

Pitch your startup ideas

Present your startup ideas to a panel of investors and experts. This is your chance to showcase your business, attract investment, and gain valuable exposure.

Get inspired by stellar success stories

Hear from successful entrepreneurs in our masterclasses. Learn from their experiences and apply their insights to your own startup journey.

Meet the investors

Connect directly with investors in one-on-one sessions to share your startup ideas, get feedback, and build important relationships to secure funding.

Youth Programs

AI for Good Program

Open API Hackathon

Robotics for Good Youth Challenge

Startup World Cup India

Startup World Cup Jury

Shri Anil Kumar Bhardwaj

Deputy Director General

DoT

Tej Kapoor

Director, Venture Capital

ICICI Venture

Ashish Kumar

Co-Founder & General Partner

Fundamentum

Alok Mittal

Co-Founder / GC Member

Indifi Technologies / TiE Delhi-NCR

Girish Shivani

Executive Director & Fund Manager

YourNest VC Fund

Satish A V

COO

Orangewood Labs

Why Join Us?

Aspire is looking for early to mid-stage startups focusing on innovative technologies in Telecom, Media, and Technology (TMT). Whether you're looking to make a mark in the industry or meet with the who’s who of your domain and are driven to make an impact, Aspire is the place to be! If you are committed to accelerating your startup’s growth, expanding your network, and gaining insights from the pioneers of the industry, you cannot afford to sleep on this opportunity.