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How We Support Founders at Scaler Innovation Lab

We offer a powerful suite of resources to accelerate your startup’s growth

Non-Dilutive Funding

Receive up to INR 10 lakh in grants to fuel your startup

Investor Exposure

Gain access to demo days with top VCs in India (PeakXV, Lightrock etc.)

Mentorship

Get tailored guidance from industry leaders to navigate key challenges and scale your business

Workspace

Enjoy complimentary access to a collaborative workspace in Electronic city, Bengaluru.

Talent Pool

Tap into a pool of 600+ skilled students for internships and project collaborations

Operational Support

Benefit from expert assistance to overcome operational hurdles and hit milestones

Branding & Visibility

Elevate your startup’s profile through Scaler’s events, publications, and social media promotion

Earn as You Teach

Earn up to INR 2 lakh per month by contributing to SST/SSB curriculum through workshops and guest lectures

Our Process

Submit Online Application

Complete the online form detailing your startup and prototype

Initial Screening

Applications are reviewed for completeness and alignment with tech sectors (AI/ML, IoT, Robotics, Blockchain)

Interview Round

Shortlisted applicants will participate in a 1-2 round online interview to discuss their product, business model, and plans for leveraging Scaler’s resources.

Final Selection

A panel of Scaler team members and external mentors will conduct final interviews to select startups for the program

FAQs

The Scaler Innovation Lab is a cutting-edge incubator designed to empower cutting-edge startups in AI/ML, IoT, Robotics, and Blockchain. We provide selected startups with resources, mentorship, and funding to accelerate their growth.

Startups should be pre-seed or early-stage, with a focus on AI/ML, IoT, Robotics, or Blockchain. Founders should have some technical background and be available to commit to a minimum of 6 months working from our Bangalore-based lab.

Founders will receive access up to INR 10 Lakh non-dilutive fund, exposure to investors, mentorship from industry leaders, a complimentary workspace in Bangalore, a talent pool of students and operational support.

No, the fund is non-dilutive, meaning we do not take any equity in your startup.

Founders are expected to commit to a minimum of 6 months and work out of the Innovation Lab

Interested founders can apply through our application process. After reviewing applications, selected candidates will go through an interview process before final decisions are made.

Yes, founders are encouraged to bring their core team members to work from the Innovation Lab. The space and resources will be provided to support your team’s efforts.

Engaging with students not only helps in refining your own ideas but also provides an opportunity to work with some of the brightest young minds, potentially finding future team members or collaborators.

After the initial commitment, there may be opportunities for continued collaboration based on mutual consent

Primary Goal: Achieve funding for startups post-incubation

Launched in 2015, Scaler is India’s leading education company that upskills working professionals and educates aspiring students. Scaler’s industry-vetted curriculum provides solutions to real-world challenges addressing the changing dynamics of the technology industry through its mix of online (Scaler Academy and Scaler DSML) and offline programs (Scaler School of Technology and Scaler School of Business).

Scaler believes in creating real-life impact by focusing on ‘impact-driven’ talent. Enrolled learners are mentored and taught by leaders and subject-matter experts working with leading organizations.

The startup’s parent firm, InterviewBit, is featured on the Financial Times’ Asia Pacific High Growth Companies 2021, 2022 and 2023 ranking. Valued at $700+ million, Scaler is backed by marquee global investors like Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India) Tiger Global, and Lightrock India. It has expanded its footprints across India and the US.