Frequently Asked Questions
- JioGenNext is a startup program sponsored by RIL / Jio. Our main program is now called MAP.
- MAP stands for Market Access Program.
- In MAP we work with founders in building an engagement with key stakeholders in the RIL / Jio ecosystem.
- Further, we advise startups in building their pitch decks and sharpen their value proposition that would make it relevant for the stakeholders.
- We also connect founders to our pool of internal and external mentors to help them make the right choices in their startup journey.
- Click here to see our MAP’23 companies.
- Startups don’t have to part with equity or any type of fees to get access to the program.
- All the interactions are sharply focused on achieving an outcome.
- In addition to a potential RIL / Jio engagement, founders also receive timely and actionable advice from specialists that could prove to be critical in their journey.
- Startups that go through the program become a part of our community and we continue to build the relationship to meaningfully engage on outcomes.
- In order to facilitate Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY's) vision of promoting technology innovation, start-ups and creation of Intellectual Properties, a nodal entity called ‘MeitY Start-up Hub' (MSH) has been setup under its aegis. MSH acts as a national coordination, facilitation and monitoring centre that integrates all the incubation centres, start-ups and innovation related activities of MeitY.
- The partnership with MeitY Startup Hub involves providing opportunities through the Market Access Programme in getting access to RIL/Jio’s mentors for exploring PoCs, industry mentors and investors.
- MAP is a way for RIL / Jio to access the best of startup innovations from around the world.
- New Commerce (RetailTech): Logistics, Warehouse Automation, Distribution, and Storefront Innovations
- New Energy: Energy storage (grid-connected and mobility), Hydrogen Fuel Cells, Solar Energy technologies and IoT / digital platforms for energy management
- Financial Services (FinTech): Consumer Lending, Merchant Financing, Wealth Management, Mutual Fund Distribution, and Insurance
- Healthcare Services (HealthTech/MedTech): Diagnostics, Bioinformatics, Electronic Medical Records, and Consumer Content
- Blockchain: Protocols, Middleware, B2B Applications, and Decentralised Finance
- Internet of Things (IoT): Consumer and Industrial Applications
- Educational Services (EdTech): Innovative tech-driven teaching and learning models in Higher Education, and Employment/Continuous Education
- Apps for Jio Platforms: Apps that can go on JioPhone, and JioSTB (Jio Set-Top Box) in collaboration with the JioDevelopers team.
- AI / ML: NLPs, LLM and Generative AI
- Aspiration of making a difference
- Problem solving and a “can do” attitude
- Networking and relationship building skills
- Deep technical domain expertise
- Comfortable with execution at scale
- Focused on “value creation” as opposed to “valuation”
- Driven by the need to continuously differentiate in the market
- JioGenNext prefers to engage with startups that have gone past the Minimum Viable Product (MVP) stage with a few customers already using the product. It has also engaged with startups that have gone past Product-Market fit.
- Any startup excited about participating in the India growth opportunity and have solutions for the Indian market in the above-mentioned focus areas may apply.
- JioGenNext does not follow a cohort model anymore. It engages with startups on a continuous basis across various focus area streams as mentioned above.
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Click here for an opportunity to join JioGenNext program. The startup may connect with JioGenNext through the social media channels, ecosystem partners, RIL / Jio colleagues, and/or directly with the JioGenNext team members. However, the startup will have to fill the application form given here since it captures some essential details that are needed to evaluate the submission and communicate with the startup.
The application form is reviewed by relevant folks from the JioGenNext team. The application form only serves as a way to capture all the essential details to assess the pitch of the startup and its fit for the program.
- Once the JioGenNext team has reviewed the pitch, they will share a simple sign-up form. Once signed up, the endeavour for the team would be to schedule a pitch within 2-3 weeks of the sign-up.
- A Proof-of-Concept is a test of a startup’s product. It provides proof to the business user that the product works as it is supposed to and it solves the problem that it intends to.
- If the PoC fails or gets delayed, due to whichever reason, there is always an opportunity to re-engage in the future. Once the startup engages with JioGenNext, the startup founders are considered to be a part of the JioGenNext community and will continue to engage to explore future opportunities.
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Yes. MAP is a hybrid program and will require the participating startups to attend select mentorship sessions, proof-of-concept discussions and other networking events to interact with business leaders, mentors, other startup founders and the JioGenNext team in person.
The program is designed to add maximum value to the startup with minimal disturbance to its operations. Any requirement for a physical visit will be communicated well in advance so that the founders can plan accordingly.
- No. This is not the goal of the program.
- Yes, JioGenNext is an equity-free and zero-fee program.
- One can refer a known startup at info@jiogennext.com or encourage the startup to apply to the program here.