Event Date: – 3rd June 2025
Event brief description –
Galgotias Incubation Centre launched the Galgotias Accelerator Program on 3rd June 2025 under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chancellor Shri Suneel Galgotia and CEO Dr. Dhruv Galgotia. Mr. Rachit Mathur, Founder & CEO of Shiftz, shared the six-month roadmap to make startups market-ready. The program covers ideation, MVP, business models, growth, fundraising, and culminates in a Demo Day, empowering students to launch scalable ventures.
Event Detailed Description-
Galgotias Incubation Centre for Research Innovation Startup and Entrepreneurs (GIC RISE) proudly launched the Galgotias Accelerator Program on 3rd June 2025, under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Chancellor Shri Suneel Galgotia and Hon’ble CEO Dr. Dhruv Galgotia. This strategic initiative aims to empower early-stage startups with the resources, mentorship, and industry exposure necessary to transition from ideation to market readiness.
The highlight of the launch was an insightful session by Mr. Rachit Mathur, Founder & CEO of Shiftz and author of Building Dreams and The Future of Work-OnDemand. As the lead industry mentor for the program, Mr. Mathur outlined the comprehensive six-month roadmap that will guide participating startups through critical growth stages, including product validation, market strategy, customer acquisition, and investor readiness. He shared real-world experiences and practical frameworks to prepare startups for the competitive landscape.
The six-month accelerator curriculum is thoughtfully structured into six phases: Foundation & Ideation, Product & MVP, Business & Monetization, Traction & Growth, Fundraising & Pitching, and Demo Day Prep. Each phase focuses on specific startup milestones such as problem validation, MVP development, go-to-market strategy, financial planning, branding, and finally culminates in a Demo Day to showcase solutions to investors and stakeholders. This structured yet flexible approach ensures startups receive holistic support at every stage of their journey.
The Galgotias Accelerator Program is a significant step toward building a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem and driving impactful innovation from campus to the marketplace.
Department Name – GICRISE
Event Outcome
The launch of the Galgotias Accelerator Program successfully marked the beginning of a structured support system for student-led startups at Galgotias University. With Mr. Rachit Mathur’s expert guidance, participating startups gained clarity on their six-month journey from idea to market. The event inspired aspiring entrepreneurs, strengthened industry-academia collaboration, and set the foundation for creating market-ready ventures through mentorship, training, and exposure to real-world startup practices.