Netcore Cloud, a global MarTech and Customer Experience company, has launched its start-up acceleration program, ‘D2C Blaze’, in partnership with Headstart Network Foundation and AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation. The 12-week program aims to provide targeted guidance to early-stage D2C start-ups, accelerating their growth.
India’s startup ecosystem, the third-largest globally, is attracting numerous innovative ventures annually. Netcore’s D2C Blaze program, led by Nanda Kumar, aims to support these startups in scaling and establishing a robust brand identity. The program runs from October to December 2023 and includes a demo day where 30 selected startups showcase their progress and innovations to potential investors.
The program offers access to essential platforms, mentorship from industry experts, networking opportunities, and technological tools for further growth. Entrepreneurs can also receive Netcore credits worth up to USD 30,000, an additional USD 3,500 for consulting and onboarding, and Headstart Boosters up to Rs. 5 crores from top companies like Zoho, Razorpay, Notion, and Canva. Applications are open until 20 September 2023. Commenting on the initiative Kalpit Jain, Group CEO – Netcore Cloud said “Through the ‘D2C Blaze’ program, we intend to empower entrepreneurs who are in their early stages, steering them towards profitability.”