NIRMAAN TRAKTOR Ascent

Begin your startup journey with us...

Have a game-changing idea you've been holding on to?
Wondering how to take the first step towards building a startup?

Traktor Ascent is the entry point to Nirmaan's pre-incubation ecosystem, designed to help budding entrepreneurs take their first structured step towards entrepreneurship and startup building. The program supports early-stage innovators by providing a guided pathway where aspiring founders are introduced to entrepreneurship as a practice, not just a concept. Through guided learning, mentorship, and hands-on validation, Traktor Ascent enables participants to explore, validate, and build their startup ideas in a structured and supportive environment.

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Program Highlights

Mentorship

Dedicated mentors support students at every stage, from problem identification and idea validation to customer discovery.

Funding

Student teams are provided with structured funding support to cover key expenses and develop their first MVP.

Workshops

Expert-led workshops cover customer discovery, lean startup, business models, pitching, and design thinking.

Workspace

Nirmaan provides a workplace to interact, collaborate, and innovate, at the Sadha & Shankar Innovation Hub.

Tools & Resources

At Nirmaan, you will find an extensive array of resources within our workspace, featuring advanced machining tools, sophisticated characterisation equipment, and top-tier computing facilities.

Networking

Student teams have the opportunity to engage with a diverse array of industry experts and IITM alumni, allowing them to discuss and refine their startup ideas.