BYEN is a national startup ecosystem empowering young entrepreneurs through mentorship, startup education, accelerator programs, founder communities and funding opportunities.
India's most founder-focused network built to take you from idea to investor-ready — with real support at every stage.
Connect with 200+ founders across 30+ cities. Build relationships that open doors, spark collaborations, and create opportunities.
Access 25+ seasoned mentors from IITs, IIMs, and top startups. Get personalized guidance tailored to your startup stage.
Intensive cohort-based programs to validate your idea, build your MVP, and get your first 100 customers — fast.
Structured 90-day acceleration journey with weekly reviews, investor prep, and demo days to raise your first round.
50+ campus chapters. A thriving WhatsApp + Discord community of peers who understand the founder journey.
Direct connections to angel investors, VC firms, and government grants. ₹2Cr+ already facilitated for BYEN founders.
Whether you're an aspiring founder or scaling your startup, we have a program designed for exactly where you are.
12-month founder journey for students. Build your startup idea while in college with peer support, mentors, and resources.
Start Chapter →Intensive startup cohorts over 4–6 weeks. Validate ideas, find co-founders, and ship your first product with expert guidance.
Upcoming Cohorts →Book 1:1 sessions with 25+ mentors from IITs, IIMs, top startups and VC-backed companies. Real advice, not generic talks.
Meet Mentors →Structured startup acceleration from idea to investor-ready. Weekly reviews, investor preparation, and lifetime network access.
Apply Now →A structured startup acceleration journey from idea to investor-ready. 90 days of intensive support, mentorship, and community.
Structured weekly check-ins with mentors and peers to keep your startup on track and accountable.
Dedicated mentors from top ecosystems guiding you through product, growth, and fundraising challenges.
Direct access to our network of 50+ angels and micro-VCs actively looking to invest in early-stage Indian startups.
Pitch deck reviews, mock investor calls, and introductions to ensure you walk into every room confident and prepared.
Become part of the BYEN Alumni network — an ever-growing community of India's best young founders.
Build deep relationships with fellow accelerator cohort members who become co-founders, customers, and friends.
Flexible membership tiers designed for every stage of your founder journey.
Real stories from real founders who built with BYEN.
Join our events to connect, learn, and grow with India's best founders.
30+ startups pitch to 100+ investors and mentors. Open to all BYEN members.
Demo Day48-hour intensive startup building sprint. Form teams, validate ideas, build MVPs.
HackathonIndia's biggest youth entrepreneur summit. 500+ founders, investors, and mentors.
SummitAccelerator Cohort 3 presents to our curated network of 50+ active investors.
AcceleratorBacked by India's most trusted startup institutions and knowledge partners.
Join 200+ founders already building with BYEN. Your first step to India's most powerful founder community.
Building India's most impactful youth founder ecosystem — one entrepreneur at a time.
BYEN — Bharat Youth Entrepreneurs Network — was founded on a single conviction: every young person in India with a bold idea deserves access to the right mentorship, community, and capital to make it real.
We bridge the gap between aspiration and execution by creating structured pathways for founders at every stage, from campus to Series A and beyond.
"To become the largest and most impactful youth entrepreneur network in Asia, creating 1000 funded startups from Tier 1, 2 & 3 India by 2030."
"To provide every young Indian entrepreneur with access to world-class mentorship, a strong peer community, and the tools to build investor-ready startups."
BYEN was born from a WhatsApp group of 12 passionate young entrepreneurs who wanted to build something bigger than themselves.
Launched our first startup bootcamp with 40 founders and expanded to 10 college campuses across Uttarakhand and Delhi NCR.
Launched the BYEN Accelerator with our first cohort of 12 startups. ₹2Cr+ in funding facilitated. 30+ cities. 200+ founders.
Partnered with Startup India, IIT Delhi, NASSCOM, and T-Hub. Aiming for 50+ campus chapters and 1000 funded founders by 2030.
Founder & CEO
Head of Programs
Head of Accelerator
Community Lead
Everything you need to go from idea to funded startup — all in one place.
Test your startup hypothesis with structured frameworks, mentor feedback, and real customer discovery support.
Access technical resources, no-code tools, and developer connections to build your first product fast.
Proven GTM frameworks used by top Indian D2C, SaaS, and B2B startups — customized for your stage.
Our community is the best place to find your co-founder. Technical, business, design — find your perfect match.
100+ templates, pitch decks, term sheets, legal documents, and startup frameworks — free for all members.
Regular hackathons, pitch competitions, and grant opportunities to win funding and recognition.
Join 200+ founders who are building with BYEN today.
Access India's best early-stage youth-led startups before anyone else.
BYEN Accelerator cohort companies are rigorously selected and mentored. As an investor partner, you get exclusive early access to demo days, pitch decks, and warm introductions.
End-to-end startup support — from registration to brand building to raising your first cheque.
Private Limited, LLP, OPC — end-to-end company registration support with CA partners. Startup India DPIIT recognition included.
Get StartedCo-founder agreements, NDAs, term sheets, IP protection, and employment contracts — designed for early-stage startups.
Explore LegalLogo, brand identity, pitch deck design, and website development — crafted by startup-specialized creative teams.
Build Your BrandGrant writing (Startup India, MSME), angel investor introductions, pitch preparation, and VC outreach support.
Explore FundingPlaybooks, founder stories, and startup insights for India's next generation of entrepreneurs.
Choose the plan that fits your founder journey. Cancel anytime.
We'd love to hear from you. Reach out and let's build together.
Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India — with 30+ cities nationwide