ENTREPRENUERSHIP
Subhash Chandra Foundation aims to scale the start-up and incubator ecosystem by embracing new ideas.
Esselerator is designed to provide an opportunity to the entrepreneurs to build innovative products and solutions in the fast-revolving Media and Entertainment space. The program enables early and growth stage start-ups to build POC to win commercial contracts and equity investment from Essel Group.
Esselerator is powered by Zinnov, a global strategy and management consulting firm based out of Santa Clara and Bangalore.
PARTICIPATING ESSEL GROUP COMPANIES




PROGRAMME

Step 1:
Application
Once you -submit your application, we will shortlist start-ups that match our parameters.

Step 2:
Interview
Top 25 start-ups would be invited for a presentation to the leadership from Essel Group.

Step 3:
Selection
After a round of personal interviews, up to 10 start-ups will be selected for the program.

Step 4:
Deep Dive
A customized engagement plan with mentoring will be designed for each start-up to deliver an effective proof-of-concept.

Step 5:
Pitch
An opportunity to showcase your product/solution to leadership of Zee5 and Zee Media Group.
FOCUS AREAS

MediaTech
Technology based start-ups for a real-world problem in the media technology space can apply.

EdTech
Solutions that will help break down some of the obstacles, and complexities of the education industry.

AdTech
Digital tools to increase the outreach to customers and for better advertising of content/products.
TECHNOLOGY AREAS COVERED IN THIS CHALLENGE

Analytics

Blockchain

AR / VR

Cloud

Interactive Gaming

OTT & Video

Cybersecurity

Internet-of-Things

User Experience

Ecommerce Integration
VALUE PROPOSITIONS

Product Validation

Vendor Agreement

Equity Investment
SUPPORT PROVIDED DURING THE ACCELERATION PERIOD

Business Mentorship
Mentoring by senior industry leaders and subject matter experts.

Technology Mentorship
Personalized learning program and mentoring by experts.

Access to Tools
Access to collaborative tools, productivity tools and other APIs.

Business Support
Advice on business function such as legal, tax & compliance, finance, marketing & HR.