The program runs on a rolling basis for a period of 12 months, with Demo Day the following September.

We welcome founders from all backgrounds across India. Ideal applicants are early-stage teams with strong technical and business skills, solving meaningful problems with innovative solutions.

Selection is based on idea potential, team strength, founder mindset, mentor fit, and commitment to building long-term ventures.

RIDE invests INR 10 Lakhs to INR 25 Lakhs via CCD approach with a valuation floor and cap and discount % on next round of funding. You can read more about CCD and how they operate here – https://lvxventures.com/blogs/what-are-compulsory-convertible-debentures-or-ccd

No. Our stake only converts to equity at your first external funding round through CCDs. Until then, founders retain full ownership.

Startups receive a co-working space, access to labs and facilities including AI/ML supercomputers, robotics labs, fabrication facilities, testing centers, and a network of corporate partners.

High-touch guidance from domain experts, professors, experienced investors, CXOs, and Jaypee’s academic and corporate networks.

By Demo Day, teams should achieve product clarity, validate customers, build an MVP, and show early traction.

Yes, subject to approval. Flexibility is allowed as long as it does not conflict with RIDE’s requirements.