Frequently Asked Questions

IYEC is designed for students, recent graduates, early-stage founders, mentors, operators, and ecosystem partners who want to build or support ventures in India.

Our vision is to empower 1000 student founders by 2030, creating a national movement that fosters entrepreneurship among India's youth through mentorship, acceleration, funding access, and a powerful community.

Use the join page to submit your details. Once submitted, your application is reviewed and you'll receive a confirmation email with next steps.

Members get access to mentorship programs, exclusive events, bootcamps, demo days, internship opportunities, and a network of fellow founders and mentors across India.

We offer different plans — Student (₹2,499/year), Founder (₹6,999/year), and Mentor (free). We also provide scholarships for deserving candidates.

Our acceleration program takes you from early traction to investable. It includes ₹2L credits, founder sales playbook, legal & finance clinics, and investor mock pitches.

Applications are open throughout the year. Fill out the application form and our team will review your startup idea and get back to you within 2 weeks.

Yes! We welcome students to launch IYEC chapters at their colleges. You'll get access to our resources, mentor network, and event sponsorship.

IYEC is primarily a network, enablement, and ecosystem platform. We help founders become investment-ready and connect them to angels, investors, and strategic partners.

Our startups have collectively raised over ₹2 crores in funding through our demo days and investor connections.

Yes! We work with colleges, incubators, corporates, investors, and government initiatives. Visit our partners page to learn about collaboration models.

We offer various sponsorship packages for hackathons, summits, and demo days. Contact us to discuss customized partnership opportunities.

General contact requests are usually reviewed within 2 business days. Accelerator and partnership enquiries may take longer if we need to evaluate fit.

Absolutely! We're always looking for experienced founders, operators, and investors to mentor our community. Apply through the join page as a Mentor.