Frequently Asked Questions

Flipkart Leap is a startup accelerator program by India’s leading e-commerce giant Flipkart, aiming to create an ecosystem of strong startups in the Technology and Consumer Internet space focused on the India Market.

Any startup can apply to Flipkart Leap.

The program will primarily be run virtually. If feasible, we will prefer to have you on premises for some of the pitching/ co-working sessions.

There is no cost to the startup for joining the program.

No. Startups would need to make their own lodging and travel arrangements.

For any queries, you can reach out to us at leap@flipkart.com

Flipkart Leap Ahead (FLA) will focus on investing in and growing early stage startups in multiple sectors. Flipkart Leap Innovation Network (FLIN) will focus on working with startups that are in various stages of their journey, build POCs with them and explore commercial partnerships.
You can apply to one or both of the programs. However, please note that the programs have different objectives and goals.

Flipkart Leap Ahead

The details of the application process and dates for the Seed Fund will be announced soon. Stay tuned!

The applications for Cohort 2 of FLA is slated to kick off in Nov 2022, selection will be done by Mar 15, 2023.

No

This is a merit and opportunity based selection. The cohort will not be limited by numbers but by quality and the ability of the startups to exchange value.
Yes, Flipkart will make an equity based investment of cheque sizes ranging from $150k – $500k.

Pre-seed and seed stage startups, that are looking at having Flipkart as an equity based investor and benefit from the growth acceleration that Flipkart can provide

Flipkart Leap Ahead will invest in pre-seed and seed stage startups across varied sectors, which have disruptive and innovative business models.Early stage startups working in the following sectors can apply to this program – Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, Logistics/ Supply Chain, Consumer Tech (Social/Content/New Ecom models), Retail SaaS, Web3, Gaming, Sustainability
Startups fill the application form online. The applications are then evaluated and shortlisted startups are called for an interview in order to select the final cohort

Yes

The shortlisted startups will stand to receive an equity investment from Flipkart. Based on the stage of their journey, they will also undergo a program with customised curriculum in addition to master classes with industry experts. Additionally, they will also get access to mentorship from Flipkart business and technical leadership and an opportunity to finetune their product and corresponding strategy.

Flipkart Leap provides access to technology and business mentors both from within Flipkart and from the ecosystem. Each startup will be assigned technology and business mentors who share their expertise and connections within the organization and the ecosystem. Startups will also gain access to various Flipkart learning modules, specific training, and industry specific insights.

This is an investment by Flipkart Ventures, the investment arm of Flipkart. The investments are financial in nature, without a strategic overhang.

Flipkart Leap innovation network

The Flipkart Leap Innovation Network is an initiative to foster an exchange of innovation with tech startups through commercial partnerships in areas of interest to Flipkart. The selected startups in the Innovation Network will have an opportunity to deploy their solutions on Flipkart with its large base of customers
The applications for Cohort 2 will be open until January 10th and selection will be done by March 2023.

Yes

There is no cost to be borne by the startup for joining the program

No

Startups fill the application form online. The applications are then evaluated and shortlisted startups are called for an interview in order to select the final cohort
The program is best suited for startups that have a viable product and are already shipping products / solutions to consumers in the areas of focus mentioned.
The themes for this cohort are: Augmenting Core Shopping Experience, Enabling Sellers, Rethinking Supply Chain, Redefining Infrastructure and Future of Commerce. We are looking for startups that are building products to change the face of digital commerce
This is a merit and opportunity based selection. The cohort will be not limited by numbers but by quality and the ability of the startups to exchange value.
Startups have sole ownership of their existing IP as well as any IP that the startup develops during the program. If Flipkart chooses to sign-off on a deeper partnership with a startup then intellectual property ownership might be re-visited to arrive at a mutually beneficial outcome