Policies & Guidelines
Download our official incubation policies, frameworks, and governance documents.
Incubation Policy 2024
Comprehensive policy covering selection, exit, IP, and equity guidelines.
Startup Selection Criteria
Detailed criteria and scoring rubric used by the selection committee.
IP & Equity Framework
Guidelines on intellectual property ownership, equity split, and revenue sharing.
Incubation Programme Handbook
Complete handbook covering rules, timelines, benefits, and expectations.
Code of Conduct
Expected standards of behaviour for all startups, mentors, and staff.
Grievance Redressal Policy
Procedure for raising and resolving grievances within the programme.
Forms & Templates
Professionally drafted templates for your startup's key documents.
Application Form
Official ACPS incubation application form for new startup applicants.
Memorandum of Understanding
Standard MoU template between ACPS and partner organisations.
Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA)
Mutual NDA template for startups to use with mentors, partners, or investors.
Business Plan Template
Structured business plan template to help startups organise vision and strategy.
Pitch Deck Template
Investor-grade pitch deck template covering the 10 essential startup slides.
Financial Projection Sheet
Excel-based financial model for projecting revenue, costs, and cash flow.
Blogs & Insights
Practical knowledge, startup stories, and expert insights to help you build smarter.
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.
Understanding DPIIT Startup India Registration
Complete walkthrough of how to register under DPIIT and avail tax exemptions and fast-track patent processing.
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.
IP Protection 101: Patents, Trademarks & Copyrights
Essential guide to intellectual property for startups — what to protect, when to file, and how much it costs.
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.
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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