Frequently asked questions for the Stanford Seed Spark program through STEP.
Stanford Seed Spark is a 5-month online entrepreneurship program offered in partnership with Stanford University. The program supports early-stage startups through expert mentorship, practical business tools, and peer learning opportunities.
STEP acts as a trusted ecosystem partner by nominating and supporting selected incubatees, while also collaborating with other incubators across India to widen access for women entrepreneurs.
5-month structured online learning experience
Business tools and frameworks developed by Stanford faculty
One-on-one mentorship and feedback
Interactive sessions with a diverse peer group of entrepreneurs
Startups are nominated by STEP to participate in Stanford Seed Spark. To be eligible for nomination, you should be part of the STEP community.
If you are already incubated elsewhere, you can still apply through STEP by requesting your incubator to connect with STEP for nomination guidance.
Entrepreneurs from anywhere in India
Must be a registered business entity
Should be generating revenue (up to Rs 2 crores annually)
Must have a validated proof of concept
STEP is a key ecosystem partner for Stanford Seed Spark and provides personalized support, strong community access, and practical handholding throughout the program journey.