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How to Apply for Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Hyderabad - in 11 Weeks

How to apply

Build a Fundable, Global Startup in Hyderabad - in 11 Weeks accepts applications online through the official portal before the 4 Aug 2026 deadline. Follow the steps below — and always confirm the latest details on the official source before you apply.

How to apply

Applications are submitted on the official portal. Confirm the current deadline and document checklist there before you start.

Selection process

Applications undergo a comprehensive review by the Founder Institute and IIIT Hyderabad, CIE teams, leveraging their extensive expertise in early-stage startups and the local ecosystem. The evaluation focuses on the entrepreneur's drive, commitment, leadership potential, and the viability and scalability of their idea or existing business. A strong emphasis is placed on the founder's ability to execute, learn rapidly, and leverage the program's structured framework and mentorship. Shortlisted candidates may be invited for one-on-one interviews with mentors and program directors, or asked to complete a more detailed assessment to gauge fit with the program's intensive, results-driven methodology. The goal is to select a diverse cohort of highly motivated individuals poised for global business success.

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