Building a Strong Mentor Network
At Startups India, mentors are a vital part of our startup ecosystem. They bring industry experience, strategic insight, and practical knowledge that strengthen founders, innovators, and startup programs.
Role of Mentors in Our Ecosystem
Mentors associated with Startups India contribute meaningfully to our startup community
Support Founders
Guide founders through curated programs and initiatives
Share Expertise
Contribute during workshops and events
Strengthen Innovation
Support pre-incubation and incubation initiatives
Ecosystem Advisors
Act as role models and strategic advisors
Mentors are engaged only through our official programs and activities, ensuring structured and meaningful involvement.
Mentor Onboarding Process
Join our verified mentor network in three simple steps
Mentor Registration
Professionals interested in joining our ecosystem can apply by filling out the mentor registration form.
- Full name & contact details
- Professional background
- Area of expertise & years of experience
- LinkedIn / professional profile
Internal Review & Approval
Each mentor application is carefully reviewed by the Startups India team to ensure alignment with our ecosystem goals.
- Relevant experience evaluation
- Domain knowledge assessment
- Ecosystem contribution potential
Only approved mentors are onboarded into our ecosystem.
Profile Creation & Listing
Once approved, mentors are onboarded as official ecosystem mentors and featured on our platform.
- Verified mentor profile created
- Featured on website & ecosystem materials
- Showcased to strengthen network diversity
Important Note on Interaction
Mentors do not directly interact with founders or participants through the website.
- No direct messaging, booking, or live interaction features are provided
- All mentor engagement happens through Startups India–managed programs, events, and initiatives
Our Expert Mentors
Industry leaders ready to guide your startup journey
Who Can Apply as a Mentor?
If you have knowledge to share and want to contribute to the ecosystem, we welcome you
Entrepreneurs & Startup Founders
Industry Professionals
Corporate Leaders
Subject Matter Experts
Advisors with Relevant Experience
Our Commitment to Mentors
Don't Just Take Our Word for it!
Hear what the community is saying about us
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"Just had a super fun chat with Meenakshi! Learned a ton about the UX design process and got really constructive feedback on my portfolio."
