Stanford Seed Spark is a 5-month online entrepreneurship program offered in partnership with Stanford University. Led by the University, the program is designed to support early-stage startups and provides expert mentorship, a comprehensive business toolkit, and rich opportunities for peer learning and collaboration.

As a trusted partner, STEP plays a key role in nominating and supporting selected incubatees for the program. Additionally, STEP collaborates with fellow incubators across India to extend this opportunity to a wider network of 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 the Stanford Seed Spark program. To be eligible for nomination, you must be part of the STEP community.

If you’re currently part of an incubation program run by another organization, you can still apply through STEP. In this case, please ask your incubator to connect with us directly for more information about the application process.

• Entrepreneurs from anywhere in India
• Must be a registered business entity
• Should be generating revenue (up to ₹2 crores annually)
• Must have a validated proof of concept

 STEP acts as a key ecosystem partner for Stanford Seed Spark, offering personalized support, community access, and guidance throughout the program journey.