Mind to Market (M2M) Pre-Incubation Programme is a grant from Symbiosis Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation for open to enthusiastic individuals -- working professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, students and freelancers -- who are committed to…. It provides Incubation + funding support. Applications are currently open. Last verified against the official page on 22 September 2026.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | Incubation + funding support |
|---|---|
| Provider | Symbiosis Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Deadline | Applications open |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Delivery mode | Fully online |
| Coursework load | 60+ hours (per a graduate testimonial on the official page), plus mandatory assignments |
| Attendance requirement | 90% mandatory to receive the course completion certificate |
| Assignments | Mandatory for the completion certificate |
| Provider status | DST (Dept. of Science & Technology, Govt of India) supported Technology Business Incubator, set up by Symbiosis International University |
| Location | SIT Hill Base Campus, Pune |
What is Mind to Market (M2M)?
Mind to Market (M2M) is a 12-week, fully online pre-incubation programme run by the Symbiosis Centre for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (SCEI), aimed at developing an entrepreneurial mindset and nurturing innovative ideas. The programme's own coursework has been described (in a graduate testimonial on the official page) as 60+ hours covering business model, business plan, marketing, IPR, innovation and creative thinking.
SCEI is a DST-supported Technology Business Incubator set up by Symbiosis International University, based at the SIT Hill Base Campus, Pune. The programme is open to working professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, students and freelancers committed to building entrepreneurial aptitude; no sector, state or prior-registration restriction is stated.
Completion is conditional: 90% attendance and finishing all assignments are mandatory for the certificate. The page does not mention a fee or a fixed start date, and does not say whether finishing M2M carries into SCEI's separate Incubation Programme.
Who is eligible for Mind to Market (M2M)?
Open to enthusiastic individuals -- working professionals, aspiring entrepreneurs, students and freelancers -- who are committed to developing entrepreneurial aptitude and unleashing their innovation potential; the official page states no sector, state, age or prior-registration restriction.
You qualify if:
- You qualify if you are a working professional, aspiring entrepreneur, student, or freelancer with an idea you want to develop
- You are committed to developing entrepreneurial aptitude and unleashing your innovation potential
- You can commit to the full 12-week, fully online programme format
- You can maintain 90% attendance and complete all assignments (required for the course completion certificate)
How much does Mind to Market (M2M) give, and in what form?
Incubation + funding support, as incubation + funding support.
How to apply for Mind to Market (M2M)
The official page links out to an external online application form but does not itself describe an application process or steps.
Frequently asked questions
Who can join the Mind to Market (M2M) pre-incubation programme?
SCEI's own FAQ states the programme is for "Enthusiastic Individuals, including Working Professionals, Aspiring Entrepreneurs, Students, Freelancers, etc." There is no stated restriction by sector, state, age or prior business registration -- the only real bar is being committed to developing entrepreneurial aptitude and unleashing your innovation potential over the 12-week course.
Is the M2M programme conducted online or offline?
It is fully online. SCEI's page states, "The program will be completely conducted in online mode."
Is attendance compulsory to get the M2M completion certificate?
Yes. SCEI states, "90% attendance is mandatory for the course and in order to get the course completion certificate." Missing this threshold across the 12-week programme means you will not receive the certificate, regardless of how the assignments were completed.
Are there tests or assignments during the M2M programme?
Yes. The official FAQ confirms, "completing assignments are important in order to get completion certificate." Assignments are, together with the 90% attendance rule, the two stated conditions for certification.
Related programmes
Browse similar grant programmes. CapEasy handles this under Fundraising advisory.
Source and verification
Official programme page: scei.org.in. Last verified 22 September 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.