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Resources

Policies, templates, guides, and knowledge resources to help your startup move faster.

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Policies & Guidelines

Download our official incubation policies, frameworks, and governance documents.

Incubation Policy 2024

Comprehensive policy covering selection, exit, IP, and equity guidelines.

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Startup Selection Criteria

Detailed criteria and scoring rubric used by the selection committee.

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IP & Equity Framework

Guidelines on intellectual property ownership, equity split, and revenue sharing.

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Incubation Programme Handbook

Complete handbook covering rules, timelines, benefits, and expectations.

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Code of Conduct

Expected standards of behaviour for all startups, mentors, and staff.

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Grievance Redressal Policy

Procedure for raising and resolving grievances within the programme.

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Forms & Templates

Professionally drafted templates for your startup's key documents.

Application Form

Official ACPS incubation application form for new startup applicants.

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Memorandum of Understanding

Standard MoU template between ACPS and partner organisations.

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Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)

Mutual NDA template for startups to use with mentors, partners, or investors.

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Business Plan Template

Structured business plan template to help startups organise vision and strategy.

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Pitch Deck Template

Investor-grade pitch deck template covering the 10 essential startup slides.

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Financial Projection Sheet

Excel-based financial model for projecting revenue, costs, and cash flow.

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Blogs & Insights

Practical knowledge, startup stories, and expert insights to help you build smarter.

Ideation 8 min read

How to Validate Your Startup Idea Before Building Anything

A step-by-step guide to validating your startup idea using customer interviews, landing page tests, and competitor research.

Policy 6 min read

Understanding DPIIT Startup India Registration

Complete walkthrough of how to register under DPIIT and avail tax exemptions and fast-track patent processing.

Fundraising 10 min read

Building Your First Pitch Deck: What Investors Actually Want

An insider look at what makes a pitch deck compelling — with the 10 slides every startup needs.

Legal 7 min read

IP Protection 101: Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights

Essential guide to intellectual property for startups — what to protect, when to file, and how much it costs.

Ecosystem 5 min read

Agra's Startup Scene: Opportunities and Ecosystem Map

An overview of the emerging startup ecosystem in Agra and Uttar Pradesh, with key players and opportunities.

Product 9 min read

From Prototype to Product: A Founder's Roadmap

Practical framework for taking a working prototype to a market-ready product — MVP thinking and iteration.

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