1:1 Business & Technical Mentoring
Sustained weekly mentoring across business models, technology, GTM, and operations from a curated expert pool.
Services
A single home for the operational, technical, and financial support founders need.
Sreenidhi Ascend unbundles the infrastructure of building a venture and puts each piece within reach — from mentors and labs to compliance help, IP filing, and cloud credits — so founders spend more time with their customers.
On-campus infrastructure
Labs, tools, and space that get out of your way.
From electronics benches and PCB fabrication to the Hexagon-backed SDx Lab, Sreenidhi Ascend infrastructure is designed to remove friction between an idea and a working artefact.
Service catalogue
Eight services that meet founders where they are.
Compliance Support
Financial audit assistance, legal advisory, and company registration guidance for incubatees.
IP & Patent Filing
End-to-end IP support via the Sreenidhi Ascend IPR Cell — patent search, drafting, filing, and tech transfer assistance.
Prototyping & Testing Labs
Full access to Tinkering, 3D Printing, IoT, PCB, and SDx labs for hardware and embedded prototypes.
AWS Cloud Credits
Up to $5,000 in AWS Cloud Credits available to registered Sreenidhi Ascend incubatees to accelerate product development.
Funding Access
Introductions to VC partners including Venture Catalysts, BGS Ventures, and Campus Fund, plus national platforms.
National Platform Access
Onboarding to Startup India, Startup Telangana, and DPIIT registration support.
Industry Connect
Warm introductions to Hexagon, IKP, T-Hub, and other partners for pilots and early revenue conversations.
Funding highlights
Grants and internal schemes Sreenidhi Ascend teams have accessed.
A grouped summary of central, state, and internal funding secured by Sreenidhi Ascend incubatees since 2022.
Central Government Grants
- Smart India Hackathon prototype grants (₹2L–₹11.8L across multiple student teams).
- YUKTI Innovation Challenge prototype grants for shortlisted Sreenidhi Ascend teams.
- MSME Idea Hackathon Rounds 2.0–4.0 — ₹15L grants to multiple student- and faculty-led ventures.
State Government
- Telangana State Council of Science and Technology (TSCOST) grant of ₹4,00,000.
Internal Sreenidhi Ascend Schemes
- Seed Funding Scheme — ₹2,50,000 awarded to the annual pitching competition winner.
- Internal R&D Scheme — up to ₹3,00,000 per project, open year-round to student and faculty teams.
Total disbursed 2022–2025
Over ₹1.4 crore
A detailed, itemised grant ledger is maintained internally and is available on request to partners, auditors, and prospective incubatees.
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