New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- Does your startup need a headstart to get off the ground? Ecosystems like startup incubators provide closed support mechanisms for founders. It helps them build their ventures rapidly with support from expert mentors and advisors. True to their name, such programs are built to insulate early-stage founders from market forces. Further, it provides essential resources that typically include office space, mentorship, starting capital, legal guidance, etc. Most importantly, incubation programs offer networking and knowledge-sharing so that founders know what they are getting into and how they can engineer their startups for success.

India, as a rapidly emerging startup ecosystem, is home to several such startup incubato...