Eligibility
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Eligibility for recognition on StartinUP Portal
Mentors shall be registered on MAARG and StartinUP portal .
Mentors shall provide structured guidance and support for startups across various domains.
Key responsibilities of mentors include: providing strategic guidance for startup growth, business model validation and product-market fit. They shall support startups through domain expertise, fundraising guidance, market linkages, networking and resolution of operational or regulatory challenges.
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Eligibility depends on the type of applicant and the support being requested. A preliminary result helps you prepare; it is not recognition, sanction or a payment decision.
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