Launch your startup with Delhi Technological University
Delhi Technological University is committed to enabling founders by investing at the earliest stage, helping startups achieve product-market fit, and enabling market access to begin your journey in this trillion-dollar sector.
Earn a Professional Certificate Program in Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship.
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We are the “true seed” green partners for India’s next-generation entrepreneurs
True Seed
We invest $100,000 in startups and teams at the earliest stage. We commit capital within 4 weeks, one of the shortest institutional funding cycles in India.
Green
Our aim is to create ‘Ecopreneurs’ who want to work on 3P projects; Projects for people, planet and profits. People who want to create a triple bottom line impact that caters to the environment, society and economy.
Partner
Being truly founder-first. We create hands-on programs for achieving product-market fit and accelerating growth. As partners, we provide continuous capital and support for the long-term.
Trillion Dollar Industry
Waste generation is increasing at an unimaginable pace. As per a report by the planning commission, India generates more than one lakh metric tons of waste every day. This is equivalent to 20,000 trucks of waste generated every single day. By the time you finish reading this paragraph, over 20 trucks of waste will be generated. This figure is expected to reach four lakh metric tons of waste generation by 2030. Unfortunately, 94% of this waste is being dumped at landfills.
At the same time, fuel and energy consumption is growing at the speed of light. India imports more than $120 Billion worth of crude oil every year and is also the world’s third-largest energy consumer. With that kind of consumption, India needs local production of renewable fuels and energy. The Government of India and several state governments have realized that India can become self-sufficient by converting waste 2 wealth in the form of biofuel, green energy, bio-fertilizers, and various other products.
Delhi Technical University is offering an opportunity to all those people who want to be a part of this revolution. The Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship program is one of its kind where we will not just educate and train the students in entrepreneurship but also incubate the selected students and provide them with technology, funding and market access. DTU has partnered with industry experts to deliver an exceptional experience to all the enrolled students.
At the same time, fuel and energy consumption is growing at the speed of light. India imports more than $120 Billion worth of crude oil every year and is also the world’s third-largest energy consumer. With that kind of consumption, India needs local production of renewable fuels and energy. The Government of India and several state governments have realized that India can become self-sufficient by converting waste 2 wealth in the form of biofuel, green energy, bio-fertilizers, and various other products.
Delhi Technical University is offering an opportunity to all those people who want to be a part of this revolution. The Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship program is one of its kind where we will not just educate and train the students in entrepreneurship but also incubate the selected students and provide them with technology, funding and market access. DTU has partnered with industry experts to deliver an exceptional experience to all the enrolled students.
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DTU Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship Program
The DTU Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship Program consists of 3 core elements:
1. 20% Learning Sessions
2. 30% Hands-on Workshops
3. 50% On-ground Execution
Take a deep dive into our comprehensive curriculum:
1. 20% Learning Sessions
2. 30% Hands-on Workshops
3. 50% On-ground Execution
Take a deep dive into our comprehensive curriculum:
Lean Startup Methodologies – BMC Workshop, Startup Metrics/Tools
Product Strategy – Wireframes/Business Flow, Product Founder/Market Fit, Design v/s Development
Customer Development – B2B/Enterprise Sales, B2C/D2C, Art of Selling, Growth Hacking
Networking – Creating and leveraging networks
Leadership Analysis – CEO Survival, Storytelling, Negotiations
Hiring – Building the right culture, Making people stay
Nuts & Bolts – Accounting, Legal, IP
Founder Wellness – Co-founder conflict, Valuations, Exits, Acquihires & Shutdowns
Funding – Term Sheets, Demo-Day, Startup Fair
Key Dates
1 Feb 21: DTU Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship Program Announcement. Applications open.
15 Mar 21: Applications close.
23 Mar 21: Admissions are announced for up to 15 entrepreneurs for DTU Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship Program.
25 Mar 21: Orientation
1 April 21: DTU Waste-2-Wealth Entrepreneurship Program begins
Who can apply?
We are accepting applications from ambitious entrepreneurs who are looking for right support in terms of Direction, Access to capital, and Go-to-market strategy. It does not matter if you’re still a college student or a dropout or graduated 5 years back. It does not matter if you’re at the ideation stage or a pre-product stage. If you have the right conviction and believe in yourself, we’d be happy to support you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Eligibility
If you are a student grappling with an entrepreneurship ambition, we want you to apply. More so if you want to start something in the green energy sector.
We look for people with:
1. Inner drive
You’re a self-starter and can motivate yourself and others to join your mission. You set high goals and have proven to achieve them.
2. A clear spike
That strong attribute enables your skills and experiences to stand out from the crowd.
3. Grit
Your source of energy never runs low. You always find a window when the door closes. You have the willingness and ability to keep going when you’re faced with obstacles.
2. A clear spike
That strong attribute enables your skills and experiences to stand out from the crowd.
3. Grit
Your source of energy never runs low. You always find a window when the door closes. You have the willingness and ability to keep going when you’re faced with obstacles.
We run founder focused cohort. This means if we figure that you are a right fit for the program, we’ll help you explore business ideas.
Though our primary focus is on green energy, we welcome entrepreneurs from different walks of life.
We accept solo founders. We take cofounder matching as part of our program. Also during our program, we will cover topics such as co-founder relationship building, communication, and more.
Please read this section carefully. If there are any remaining questions, please email “contact@dtu.brandoto.com” and use ‘Qualification Criteria’ in the subject line for this email.
Application process
Step One: Apply online. Please apply by filling in your basic details here.
Step Two: Detailed Form. Once we have reviewed your profile after receiving basic details, you will receive a Detailed Application Form in your registered inbox within 24 hours. This application should not take more than 1-2 hours of your time and is designed to help you think deeply about your entrepreneurial journey.
Step Three: Interview. You will hear back from us within 2 days after the Detailed Application Form submission on whether or not you qualify for the interview. Only 7-9% of all applications will qualify for the interview stage. This is an interview with our team to dig deeper into your application.
Step Four: Admissions Decision. You will be notified via email of your admissions decision on or before March 20, 2021. Please confirm your acceptance and pay up the program fee by March 21, 2021.
Step Two: Detailed Form. Once we have reviewed your profile after receiving basic details, you will receive a Detailed Application Form in your registered inbox within 24 hours. This application should not take more than 1-2 hours of your time and is designed to help you think deeply about your entrepreneurial journey.
Step Three: Interview. You will hear back from us within 2 days after the Detailed Application Form submission on whether or not you qualify for the interview. Only 7-9% of all applications will qualify for the interview stage. This is an interview with our team to dig deeper into your application.
Step Four: Admissions Decision. You will be notified via email of your admissions decision on or before March 20, 2021. Please confirm your acceptance and pay up the program fee by March 21, 2021.
For unresolvable technical issues with your application, please email “contact@dtu.brandoto.com“. Please use the subject line: ‘Technical glitch during submission’ for this email.
We generally do not accept late applications – we are running very tight timelines on a high volume of submissions. If there are truly exceptional circumstance/reasons for your application to be late, please email “contact@dtu.brandoto.com” at the earliest. Please use the subject line: ‘Late Application’ for this email.
You will be interviewing with Antler team members or partners to discuss your startup, team, and motivations. You do not need to have a deck for these interviews – they are conversations that we are having to get to know you better.
Come prepared. Be yourself.
Come prepared. Be yourself.
Program Details and Logistics
The program is conducted in a span of 30 days. Our Program team has worked tirelessly to ensure a seamless and cohesive o program experience.
The fee is to ensure that only serious people fill up the application. The fees that you pay, shall be reimbursed in the form of investment we put in the project.
The fee is 79,000 INR. Though, there are various scholarships available that should be communicated to you in your interview round.
The fee is 79,000 INR. Though, there are various scholarships available that should be communicated to you in your interview round.
Primarily the first and last week would be offline. For rest of the week, our team would be hosting virtual sessions thrice a week.
Funding
There will be an evaluation process that will take place during the 30-day period. After a 30 day training period, the jury will give you a score. Candidates having a score over 90+ will be eligible to get funded.
It will be a pure performance-based program where the jury marks the candidates based on tasks given during the 30 day program.
Funding and mentorship will in various forms.
A. It could be in the form of real estate space where the candidate will get an office to operate from at Delhi Technological University or elsewhere at the sites permitted by the authorities.
B. The funding can also be in the form of technology where DTU in association with a corporate partner, Growdiesel will assist you with equipment financing to set up your own ‘Waste 2 Biofuel’ refinery.
C. It could be in the form of liquid cash depending on what part of the supply chain you become.
A. It could be in the form of real estate space where the candidate will get an office to operate from at Delhi Technological University or elsewhere at the sites permitted by the authorities.
B. The funding can also be in the form of technology where DTU in association with a corporate partner, Growdiesel will assist you with equipment financing to set up your own ‘Waste 2 Biofuel’ refinery.
C. It could be in the form of liquid cash depending on what part of the supply chain you become.