About the Program
Aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs often struggle to access relevant, high-quality mentorship at the right time. Without the right guidance, many promising ideas fail to progress into viable ventures. At the Institute Incubation and Innovation Council (I3C) – IIT Jammu, we aim to bridge this gap through a structured mentoring platform that connects innovators to the right experts.
Objective
The I3C Mentoring Clinic will act as a single-window platform for entrepreneurs to raise their queries and be matched with mentors who can provide targeted, actionable advice.
Target Audience
- Aspiring entrepreneurs (idea stage)
- Early-stage founders/startups
- Students with innovative projects
- MSMEs seeking innovation guidance
Process Flow
- Query Submission – Entrepreneurs fill out a Google Form embedded on the I3C website, detailing their idea, current challenges, and the type of support needed.
- Internal Mapping – The I3C team reviews the request and connects the entrepreneur with a relevant mentor from our pool of experts—faculty, industry leaders, alumni founders, and domain specialists.
- Mentoring Session – Initial mentoring session(s) are scheduled (online or offline) based on mentor availability.
- Follow-up Support – Additional sessions or resources are arranged as needed to track progress and provide continued guidance.
Key Features
- The first 2 hours of mentoring are completely free for every entrepreneur.
- Post the free sessions, additional mentoring will be chargeable as mutually agreed between the mentor and the founder.
- Access to a diverse mentor pool across technology, business, legal, and funding domains.
- Hybrid mentoring options (in-person or online).
- Flexible scheduling based on mentor availability.
Expected Outcomes
- Increased clarity in startup roadmaps and strategies.
- Higher rate of idea-to-market conversion.
- Strengthened startup ecosystem in J&K with quality mentor access.
FAQs
Who can apply for mentoring?
Any aspiring entrepreneur, early-stage startup founder, student innovator, or MSME owner seeking guidance in business, technology, product development, or scaling can apply.
How do I apply?
Simply fill out the Google Form available on the I3C website, detailing your idea, stage of development, and specific challenges you are facing.
How are mentors assigned?
Once we receive your query, our team will review it and connect you with the most relevant mentor based on your domain, challenge, and requirements.
What is the cost of the mentoring sessions?
The first 2 hours of mentoring are completely free. Any additional sessions will be chargeable, with fees mutually decided between the mentor and the founder.
How often can I access the mentoring clinic?
You can submit a request anytime during the year. The frequency of mentoring depends on your needs, mentor availability, and progress from previous sessions.
Are sessions online or in person?
We offer both options—mentoring can be conducted either in-person at I3C or online, depending on mentor and mentee preference.
What is the duration of each session?
Session duration will be mutually decided between the mentor and the entrepreneur, depending on the scope of discussion.
What kind of mentors will I get access to?
Our mentor pool includes industry experts, seasoned entrepreneurs, IIT alumni, domain specialists, and faculty members experienced in guiding startups.
How will I know if my application is accepted?
Once we map your request to a mentor, you will receive an email confirmation with the mentor’s details and proposed time slots.
How frequently does the mentoring clinic operate?
The clinic is ongoing throughout the year, with mentor mapping and sessions scheduled as per request submissions and availability.