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Overview

Pravega is a high-impact, 12-week hybrid accelerator designed to fast-track early-stage startups acrosssectors. Whether you're building your first scalable product or preparing to pitch investors, this hands-on program will equip you with the tools, mentorship, and networks to unlock real growth.

Run in partnership with COWE, the program is fully live, interactive, and built around your startup's specific needs, not generic theory.

Why-Join-Pravega

Program Features

  • Live-Learning

    12 Weeks of Hands-On, Live Learning

  • Hybrid-Format

    Hybrid Format: Online sessions + optional in-person interactions

  • Mentors

    7+ Leading Mentors, Industry Experts & Investors

  • Weekly-Live-Classes

    Weekly Live Classes: 3-hour sessions with Q&A and founder spotlight

  • Bi-Weekly-Mentorship

    Bi-Weekly 1:1 Mentorship: Personalized coaching to move your startup forward

  • Peer-Learning-Circles

    Peer Learning Circles: Cohort collaboration & weekly check-ins

  • Assignments

    Real-World Assignments: Build assets and systems you'll use beyond the program

3-Day Residential Bootcamp

Get ready for an immersive, on-campus experience at our 99-acre, lush green IFHE campus in Hyderabad. During this 3-day residential bootcamp, you'll dive deep into your startup's most critical areas: GTM strategy, financial modeling, and leadership thinking, all while engaging with mentors, peers, and industry experts in person.

Expect high-energy sessions, focused feedback, collaborative challenges, and the chance to build lasting relationships all in a setting that inspires clarity, creativity, and growth. Accommodation and campus access will be provided for selected startups.

Demo Day Live at IFHE Hyderabad

Conclude your 12-week journey with a high-stakes, high-impact in-person Demo Day at the IFHE campus. Present your startup to a curated audience of investors, ecosystem enablers, and industry leaders. This is your opportunity to showcase progress, pitch with confidence, and open doors to funding and partnerships all in a vibrant, collaborative environment.

Important Dates

Applications Open: 10 July - 10 August

Shortlisting & Confirmation: 10 - 17 August

Program Kick-off: 24 August

12-Week Program: 24 August - 9 November

Bootcamp: 27 - 29 September

Demo Day: 16 November

Meet Your Subject Matter Experts

Prasad RD: Certified Independent Director | Global Expansion
Shailendra Bisht: Customer Experience Practitioner | Start-Up Ecosystem Enabler
Siju Narayan: Customer Experience Practitioner | Start-Up Ecosystem Enabler
Usha Paliath: Startup Mentor | Global Expansion
Naqi Abbas: Managing Director @ ORGRO Solutions | Workplace Communication Skills
Raghuveer Kovuru: 4x Founder turned CInO | Innovation Strategy | Ecosystem Design |
Riddhi (Vyas) Shah: Founder, LumenCap Ventures | Early Stage Investor

Investor & Partner Network

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SucSEED
Udyat_Ventures
Anthill_Ventures
Randev_Ventures
Caspian

Who Should Apply?

  • Startups with an MVP or early revenue
  • Ambitious founders ready to scale
  • Teams seeking expert mentorship and investor connections

Ready to Accelerate Your Startup?

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.”

Apply Now!

For more details, download the Program Brochure

About IFHE Hyderabad

The ICFAI Foundation for Higher Education (IFHE) is a Deemed-to-be University based in Hyderabad and recognized by the UGC. Known for excellence in management, law, science & technology, and social sciences, IFHE is committed to innovation, entrepreneurship, and academic rigor.

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About IIEC

At ICFAI Incubator, we are passionate about helping your startups thrive. Our team is dedicated to providing the support and resources you need to succeed. Whether it's mentorship, funding, or networking opportunities, we are here for you every step of the way.

Our varied programs are designed to empower entrepreneurs like you to bring your vision to life. We believe in the power of innovation and creativity, and we are committed to helping you make your mark in the business world.

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