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From innovation scoring to market prediction, our suite of tools provides the insights you need to navigate the complexities of the startup ecosystem.

Explore the Ecosystem

Connect with incubators, find research equipment, and stay updated with the latest industry news and government policies to accelerate your growth.

Auto-Find Out Best Deals

Our intelligent system scours the ecosystem to bring you the most relevant and valuable deals, tailored to your innovation's needs.

How We Mitigate These Risks

  • Clarity via UDAS: The UDAS Calculator refines your pitch, ensuring a clear value proposition.
  • Market Validation: Our PE predictors and live feeds ground your strategy in real-world data, not assumptions.
  • Competitive Edge: Benchmark your R&D against the ecosystem to define a strong competitive advantage.
  • Realistic Projections: Align your financial needs with our detailed funding mechanics data for credible forecasts.

Redflags for Investors

  • Unclear Value Proposition
  • Weak Founding Team
  • Small or Shrinking Market
  • No Competitive Advantage
  • Unrealistic Financial Projections

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UDAS Innovation Platform

Complete UDAS Scoring, PE Market Prediction, R&D Integration, and Funding Alignment

Assessment Framework Overview

UDAS Score: Rates innovation across **U**tility, **D**isruption, **A**doption, **S**cale.
Funding Alignment: Maps your UDAS score to Seed→Scale→VC→PE→Pre-IPO→IPO stage readiness.
PE Predictor Context: Shows which Top-10 PE-market forecasters align with your stage.
Civilization Impact: Kardashev scale & futurology alignment assessment.

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Basic Info & Pitch

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R&D Status & TRL

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PE Growth
Pre-IPO
IPO

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Utility (0-100)

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D
Disruption (0-100)

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Adoption (0-100)

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Scale (0-100)

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Civilization Impact

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Results & Recommendations

Overall UDAS Score (Adjusted)
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Funding Stage Alignment

Stage Recommendation

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Relevant PE Predictors

R&D-to-PE Entities

Equipment/Facility Matches (Quick View)

Top-10 PE-Market Prediction Engines

Platforms forecasting cash flows, NAV evolution, and exit timing for private equity funds, aligning operational data with financial outcomes.

Rank Platform Forecast Object Data Spine Model Refresh User Base
1CEPRESCapital-call, distribution & NAV per fund/vintage10k+ PE funds, 140k deals, daily macroMonte-Carlo cash-flow + factor stressDailyTop-20 pensions, LPs
2AlternativeSoft APAIRR, DPI, RVPI fan charts 1-5yrPreqin, Burgiss, HFR, Bloomberg, GP reportsStochastic cash-flow + vintage regressionWeekly200+ LPs, consultants, FOs
3PitchBook QuantMedian vintage IRR & exit-timing bands120k funds, 450k deals, 38k exitsDeterministic regression + public proxyQuarterly9k VC/PE users, banks
4Preqin ProVintage-year IRR & DPI forecast20yr cash-flow library, 18k fundsHistorical analogue regressionMonthlyLPs, gatekeepers, FoFs
5Burgiss MRM1-yr IRR & NAV-at-risk, capital-call prob1800 buyout funds, 60k NAV snapshotsFactor-based Monte-Carlo (style+macro)WeeklyLarge US pensions, SWFs
6MSCI Barra1-5yr volatility, beta, drawdownFund-level style vs 40k public stocksFactor replication + GARCH stressDailyAsset-owners using MSCI
7Hamilton LaneVintage IRR heat-map & exit-window prob8400 funds, 11k transactionsVintage analogue + exit-rate modelQuarterlyHL clients, CIOs
8StepStoneVintage cash-flow & return simulationStepStone fund data + Preqin feedsThree-scenario cash-flow modelQuarterlyStepStone advisory LPs
9BlackRock AladdinNAV stress, capital-call timingAladdin universe + fund cash-flowsMacro-factor stress + liquidity modelDailyBlackRock clients
10SVB/PitchBook LiteQuarterly vintage-IRR fan chartSVB portfolio + PitchBook setSimple regression vs multiplesQuarterlySVB Capital & early VC

R&D → KPI → Forecast → PE Pipe (Top-10 Entities)

These entities ingest wet-lab, pilot, or operational KPIs and feed them into PE cash-flow & NAV models. Each performs a distinct, non-duplicated step in the R&D-to-PE workflow.

# Legal Entity (Product) Workflow Section (Input → Output)
1 SIGHT BV – Incubator OS Wet-lab & pilot-plant sensor ingestion → manufacturability score → 3-yr CAPEX curve API-push to PE cash-flow model
2 TetraScience, Inc. – Data Cloud Instrument telemetry lake → TRL-velocity algorithm → revenue-start date forecast exported to eFront risk engine
3 Benchling, Inc. – Lab Automation DNA construction & assay QC data → COGS-at-scale cost curve → API feed into Chronograph NAV predictor
4 ResoluteAI Software, Inc. – Synapse Patent/clinical-trials sentiment mining → probability-of-approval & time-to-regulatory forecast → CSV mapping to CEPRES exit-scenario layer
5 LabVoice, LLC / Elemental Machines, Inc. Voice-captured lab notes + IoT temp/pressure/shaker feeds → yield-at-scale learning-rate model → KPI stream into AlternativeSoft opex-scaling variable
6 Allvue Systems Holdings, Inc. – Portfolio Monitoring Budget-vs-actual KPI ingestion → forward IRR & exit-window probability → single data-lake for GP/LP reporting & board packs
7 Chronograph, Inc. Company KPI dashboard → exit-timing score & public-comps drift → predicted NAV / exit proceeds pushed to LP portal
8 BlackRock eFront S.A.S. Bottom-up company budgets → roll-forward fund cash-flow & NAV forecast → API into Aladdin or client BI for DDQ & LP packs
9 Uncountable, Inc. – R&D LIMS Formulation DOE & stability limits → design-space success % → gross-margin uplift CSV auto-imported into SourceScrub target memo
10 Citrine Informatics, Inc. Materials-genome AI on lab-to-pilot data → time-to-target-property & yield probability → yield curve feed into CB Insights Mosaic revenue proxy

Space-Equipment Rental & Incubation Directory

Global and Indian companies leasing space-grade tools and R&D facilities on hourly/monthly basis. Use the filter to refine results.

Company / IncubatorCountryKey Leasable EquipmentUsage Model & PricingRemote / On-Site
Medace (ESA partner)NetherlandsVacuum chambers, 3-D bio-printers, vibration tables, clean-room hoodsBench lease incl. 20h core gear; thereafter €60-€120/hYes – staff run & stream data
TRS-RenTelcoUSA/EU/SingaporeVNAs to 110 GHz, space-qualified power supplies, thermal chambers1-day – 60-month rental; calibration & logistics includedShip-to-site; remote login N/A
Electro RentGlobal145 GHz VNA, PXI sat-AIT kits, DMMs, BER testersWeekly or hourly; swap-out warrantyShip-to-site only
LabCentralUSALC-MS, flow cytometry, qPCR, plate readersMonth-to-month bench; instruments booked hourlyYes – staff execute & share data
MBC BioLabsUSATissue-culture, microscopes, bioreactorsHot-bench $37/h; private suite $13.5k/moYes – on-site CRO team
Alexandria LaunchLabsUSAImaging, autoclave, cold-chain, greenhouseAll-in bench $1,995/mo; extras à-la-carteYes – video witnessing
ExcedrUSAAny life-sci / photonics gear (scopes, ovens, spectros)12-60 month operating lease; install & maint. incl.Deliver to your site / incubator
IIT-Madras Research ParkIndia50 GHz VNA, vibe tables, vacuum chambers, clean-roomsFirst 20h free, then ₹400-₹1,200/hYes – live-stream or data ship
Periyar TBIIndiaMetal 3-D printer, small TV chamber, 9 kN shaker, 26 GHz RF₹250/h (incubatee) / ₹650/h (external)Technician run & report
Dhruva SpaceIndiaS/X-band 3-5 m antennas, TV chamber, vibe table, SDR₹6-18/min antenna pass; ₹12k/TV cycle; ₹8k/vibe axisVPN RF feed or full AIT service
T-Hub + T-WorksIndia5-axis CNC, metal 3-D printer, 50 GHz SA, 3 m anechoic10 h free, then ₹500-₹1,500/h; credit bundlesLive-stream + operator
KSUM Integrated Space & Hardware LabIndia1 m TV chamber, He-leak, micro-vibe, 40 GHz VNA, SMT line₹300/h (KSUM start-ups) / ₹1,000/h (others)Encrypted logs & video
Venture Center PuneIndiaSEM-EDX, XPS, sputter, RGA, vacuum furnaces₹600-₹1,400/h (cost recovery)Scientists run & send spectra
Agnikul Cosmos Factory-as-a-ServiceIndiaCryo test bay (3 kN), Class-8 clean-room, Al-Ti 3-D printers₹3 L per 30-s hot-fire; ₹1 L/week clean-room; ₹7 k/build-hLive telemetry; full campaign mgmt
IN-SPACe Equipment BankIndiaISRO surplus: vibe, TV, acoustic, RF anechoic, vacuum coater₹350-₹900/h + operator feeISRO team handles; data online

Accelerator Residential Programs

A directory of leading accelerator programs, including residential options, offering immersive support for startups.

Accelerator Residential Programs Locations
Y Combinator Global / Remote
Techstars Bengaluru
Surge (Sequoia) Bengaluru / Singapore
Axilor Ventures Bengaluru
GSF Accelerator Bengaluru, Delhi NCR
Microsoft for Startups Bengaluru / Global

Mentorships

Connect with experienced mentors and industry experts through these leading mentorship platforms.

Mentorship Platform/Program Key Features
TiE Mentoring Global network, chapter-based mentoring, diverse industry expertise.
NASSCOM 10,000 Startups Industry connects, tech mentorship, access to VCs and angel investors.
Startup India Mentorship Government-backed, access to a wide pool of mentors, sector-specific guidance.
MicroMentor by Mercy Corps Free online platform connecting entrepreneurs with volunteer mentors.
AIM-iCREST (NITI Aayog) Focused on high-potential innovators, structured program with expert guidance.

Funding Stage Mechanics & Capital Flow

Understanding how UDAS alignment translates to actual fundraising mechanics, investor expectations, and capital deployment patterns at each stage.

Stage UDAS Threshold Typical Check Size Investor Focus Key Metrics Exit Timeline
Seed30-40$500k-$2MFounders, idea, team quality & execution capabilityMVP demo, early user traction, founder credibility5-7 years
Scale45-55$5M-$20MProduct-market fit validation, unit economics, retentionMRR/ARR growth rate, CAC:LTV ratio, churn rate4-6 years
VC Early50-60$20M-$100MMarket expansion, disruption potential, defensibilityRevenue growth rate (>100% YoY), TAM capture %, competitive moats4-5 years
PE Growth60-75$100M-$500M+EBITDA generation, cash flow conversion, operational leverageMargin expansion, EBITDA/Revenue, working capital efficiency3-5 years
Pre-IPO75-85$500M-$2B+Public market readiness, governance, compliance, disclosure qualityGAAP profitability, S-1 disclosure quality, Sarbanes-Oxley readiness1-2 years
IPO80+$1B+ (market dependent)Market momentum, investor demand, regulatory approvalStock price performance, index inclusion potential, analyst coveragePerpetual / acquisition

Capital Deployment by Stage (% of Funding)

Seed: 70% R&D / core tech, 20% go-to-market / founder hiring, 10% operations / infrastructure
Scale: 40% sales & marketing expansion, 35% continued R&D / product, 25% infrastructure & team scaling
VC Early: 50% international expansion & new markets, 30% product depth & adjacent features, 20% operations & back-office
PE Growth: 60% acquisitions / consolidation, 25% COGS reduction & supply chain optimization, 15% working capital & inventory
Pre-IPO: 40% compliance, audit, and governance infrastructure, 30% strategic M&A, 20% shareholder returns / buyback programs, 10% innovation R&D
IPO & Beyond: Shareholder returns via dividends/buybacks, strategic M&A for market consolidation, organic growth reinvestment, ESG & sustainability initiatives

Events, Expos, Challenges & Conferences

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Stay informed with the latest updates from key Indian government sources and policy research organizations. This feed automatically updates every 5 minutes.

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Connect

Network with key players in the innovation ecosystem, from investors to research labs.

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