Kickstart Your Start-up Journey
Our mission is to propel visionary trendsetters through the initial stages of creating their start-ups, culminating in a creative product or service that commands investment attention. To achieve this, we offer a fusion of industry mentorship, grants, seed funding, investments, legal prowess, incorporation support, and an exclusive atelier for honing their craft. Our collective includes established entrepreneurship, seasoned investors, and subject matter experts (SMEs) adept at crafting coveted solutions that resonate with the masses. Let's shape your creative future together.
Incubation Support
We help start-ups convert their ideas into real and viable businesses. Just as an airport runway ensures smooth take-offs and landings, our incubator provides expert guidance for a swift and seamless launch. Runway, backed by the UPES Council for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (UCIE) and the Hydrocarbons Education & Research Society (HERS), is recognised by the Uttarakhand Government as a premier state nodal agency and business incubator, fostering entrepreneurship and incubating cutting-edge organisations. Let's soar together and make your dreams take flight.
Our Entrepreneurs
Nikhil Mehra
Co-Founder, Shantnu & Nikhil
Vaishali S
Founder, VAISHALI S
Kriti Tula
Co-Founder, Doodlage
Karan Torani
Founder, Torani India
Chhavi Singh
Founder, Nestroots
Mandira Wirk
Founder, Mandira Wirk
Aarushi Kilawat
Founder, The Loom Art
Laksheeta Govil
Founder & CEO - Fizzy Goblet
Rimzim Dadu
Founder, Rimzim Dadu
Ashita Singhal
Founder, Paiwand Studio
Harshmita Singh
Founder, The Future Canva
Pallavi Kalra
Founder, Hastaakshar
Priyanshu Mukhopadhyay
Co-Founder, Epicue-UK
Our Budding Entrepreneurs
Nidhi Mantri
Founder: Nidhi Mantri
Founded: Artisaga Featured at: Shark Tank Season 2 – Semi Finalist
Funds raised: Rs 30L 2022
As a B2B online platform, Artisaga has had extraordinary success and revolutionised how businesses source handicraft and handloom products. Their novel approach enables companies all over the world to procure these products directly from artisans across India, ensuring the best pricing and earning them the Runway Grant.
Pratyush Kumar
Founder: Pratyush Kumar
Founded: PIEUX
Funds raised: Lakme India Fashion Week and Winner of Circular Design Challenge 2022
PIEUX has made great headway in upending the eyewear market, drawing inspiration from the game-changing breakthroughs of companies like Apple and Tesla. Their ground-breaking offering—premium, modular eyewear made specifically for each unique customer-represents an exceptional feat of scale. This innovative approach has caught the attention of the Runway Grant, which recognises their potential to revolutionise the eyewear market.
Sunaina Harjai
Founder: Pratyush Kumar
Founded: Hats Off Accessories
Funds raised: Lakme India Fashion Week and Winner of Circular Design Challenge 2022
Hats Off Accessories has had tremendous success creating handcrafted, genuine leather footwear for both men and women. Customers who purchase from their business are taken on a never-ending voyage of inspiration and refinement because of the wide variety of vibrant and elegant designs they offer. The project received praise and was awarded the Runway Grant thanks to its modern designs that are accessible to all.