FAQs

General Enquiries Startup Application Form FAQs

Are there any Financials involved to apply to collaborate with ETC?

There are no application fees.

Will my business data be protected?

The information contained in business summary would remain the property of the applicant. The application provides the evaluator panel with clarity on the value proposition, the customer segment and the marketing plan for the business idea along with the preparedness of the team to execute the business idea. The application should not contain technical details or product specifications to a level that might affect the applicant's ability to protect and prevent exploitation of the intellectual property through registered rights. The confidentiality agreement is not valid for information which resides in public domain or which can be obtained easily without similar agreements from alternative channels.

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How will I know whether my application has been selected?

Applications shortlisted for the subsequent rounds would receive confirmation through emails.

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Can I apply if I am not in India?

Please apply if your start-up is registered in India and if you have one of the co-founders based in India. We will not be able to support start-ups based outside India through this program

Who amongst the team should register?

The application should be filled-in by the founder or the CEO. In case you are not any one of these, please ensure that you have got the approvals from your leader(s) for participation in the program. Such approvals would be verified in subsequent stages of the program and entries without proper approval of the team leader or the Intellectual Property owner shall be disqualified.

I’m an early stage startup. Can I apply?

We encourage mature startups to apply. Click here to Know More

How does ETC make reports accessible?

All reports, articles, case studies and other resources generated by ETC will be accessible to all and will be made available here

What kind of problem statements do you encounter?

Problems revolve around Governance in high impact areas, that need technology intervention for efficient delivery of Government services.

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What kind of Government Departments does ETC work with?

ETC works with all State and Central Government Departments, helping them address their priority problems using Emerging technology

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What are the focus areas of ETC

Check our current technology forcus areas here

I’m interested. How do I work with you ?

We are glad that you are interested in working with us.

Governments can get in touch with us by registering your query with us on the Governments Page. Our team will get in touch with you.

Start-ups can apply on the startups page. Our panel shortlists suitable startups based on a predefined criteria and would then take you through a pitching process.

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