Netcore Cloud Launches ‘D2C Blaze’ Accelerator Program for Early-Stage Startups in India

• ByStartupStory     |    September 14, 2023

Netcore Cloud, a global leader in MarTech and Customer Experience, has unveiled its startup acceleration program, ‘D2C Blaze,’ in collaboration with the Headstart Network Foundation and AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation. With a commitment to assisting customers in reaching profitability, this 12-week growth accelerator is aimed at offering focused guidance to early-stage D2C startups to supercharge their growth.

India boasts the world’s third-largest startup ecosystem, and Netcore’s D2C Blaze program is tailored to provide a platform for early-stage startups to prosper and thrive. Led by Nanda Kumar, a seasoned expert with a decade of experience working closely with startups, the program will run from October to December 2023. Specifically designed to nurture startups with strong growth potential, it will help them scale efficiently and establish a robust brand identity.

Applications for the program will remain open until September 20, 2023. The program will culminate in a demo day, where 30 selected startups will not only showcase their progress and innovations to a distinguished audience of potential investors, paving the way for potential funding opportunities, but also gain from a comprehensive experience. This includes access to essential platforms, mentorship from industry leaders in the D2C sector, networking opportunities, and a suite of technological tools to propel their growth. Additionally, entrepreneurs will receive Netcore credits worth up to USD 30,000, along with an additional USD 3,500 for consulting and onboarding. Startups will also have access to Headstart Boosters of up to Rs. 5 crores from renowned companies like Zoho, Razorpay, Notion, Canva, and many more.

Kalpit Jain, Group CEO of Netcore Cloud, commented on the initiative, stating, “Indian startups have been increasingly making their mark globally, achieving new milestones year after year. And yet, early-stage startups often grapple with challenges such as securing funding, finding product-market fit, navigating intense competition, acquiring the right talent, and understanding complex regulations to name a few. Through the ‘D2C Blaze’ program, we intend to empower entrepreneurs who are in their early stages, steering them towards profitability.”

Vaniya Dangwal, Head of Partnerships at Headstart Network Foundation, added, “Through our partnership with Netcore Cloud, we are working towards fostering innovation and propelling D2C startups toward unprecedented growth and industry leadership. We aim to harness the collective potential of these brilliant minds and provide them with the necessary tools and resources to create sustainable success stories in the ever-evolving business landscape.”

The D2C Blaze program is meticulously designed to provide participants with an unparalleled platform for growth. Shortlisted startups will receive guidance from a distinguished group of mentors, including Avadhoot Revankar and Sudhaamshu M from Netcore Cloud, and external experts such as Sanil Sachar from Huddle, Arjun Vaidya, Co-Founder of V3 Ventures, and Deepak Krishnan, formerly of Myntra. Additionally, partners such as Plotch.ai, AIC-Nalanda Institute of Technology Foundation, Kerala Startup Mission, Innovation Mission Punjab, Sauce.VC, GetVantage, and others will lend their support to ensure tangible outcomes.

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