Welcome to FUISI — Join India's Premier Startup & Innovation Ecosystem
The Federation of Unicorn Innovative Startup and Industries brings founders, SMEs, investors, corporates and patrons into one national platform for funding, policy, mentorship and market access.
Eleven reasons members build faster inside the federation
Membership is a working relationship — capital, counsel, compliance and community, delivered through the federation's councils and partner network.
Ecosystem access
Direct entry into India's federation of founders, industry leaders, investors and policy voices.
Funding pathways
Curated access to angel networks, fund-of-funds vehicles and government-backed capital.
Government schemes
Verified subsidy, incentive and registration guidance mapped to your sector and state.
Mentor pools
Matched mentorship from operators, C-suite executives and domain specialists.
Demo days & pitch events
Pitch to investors and corporates at FUISI demo days and Innofest editions.
Councils & panels
Contribute to ten national councils and eleven sector panels shaping federation policy.
Business services
Company registration, legal, compliance, IP and marketing support at member rates.
Market visibility
Startup registry listing, member directory presence and federation publications.
Partnerships & CSR
Corporate partnership pipelines and CSR-funded innovation programmes.
Certification & recognition
Federation membership certificates, awards and recognition programmes.
Chapter community
City chapters, women's chapter and peer circles that meet through the year.
Five ways to belong to FUISI
Choose the category that matches your organisation. Eligibility is confirmed during review.
Startup Member
Eligibility
Registered startup or early-stage venture, incorporated in India, with a working product or pilot.
- Registry listing & evaluation report
- Funding and scheme access
- Mentor matching
- Demo day slots
Executive / SME Member
Eligibility
Practising executive, professional or an SME/MSME business owner with an operating enterprise.
- Council participation
- Business services desk
- Peer network
- Partnership pipeline
Investor Member
Eligibility
Angel investor, syndicate, family office or institutional fund investing in Indian ventures.
- Curated deal flow
- Pitch event access
- Co-investment circles
- Sector intelligence
Corporate Member
Eligibility
Company or institution seeking innovation partnerships, pilots or supplier discovery.
- Innovation challenges
- Startup scouting
- Council seats
- Brand presence at events
Patron Member
Eligibility
Organisation or individual supporting the federation through CSR, sponsorship or endowment.
- CSR programme design
- Named initiatives
- Executive board access
- Annual recognition
Where members actually meet
Four standing communities run the federation's day-to-day work.
Executive Board
Federation leadership setting national direction, governance and strategic partnerships.
Councils & Committees
Ten national councils and eleven sector panels running mandates across industries.
Women Chapter
A dedicated chapter advancing women founders, executives and investors across India.
Entrepreneurs & Startups
The founder community: peer circles, incubation support, demo days and mentorship.
Twelve initiatives the federation runs
Select a focus area to see what FUISI delivers there.
Startup Incubation
Idea-to-scale support: validation, incorporation, product-market fit and growth advisory for early-stage ventures.
Join this initiativeA working services desk for every member
Request any of these during your application — the secretariat routes you to the right partner.
Loans & Credit
Bank and NBFC linkages, collateral-free credit guidance and subsidy-linked loans.
Funds & Investment
Investor introductions, term-sheet advisory and fund-of-funds routing.
Company Registration
Incorporation, Startup India, MSME/Udyam and GST registrations.
Legal & Compliance
Contracts, IP filing, statutory compliance and dispute advisory.
Marketing & Branding
Go-to-market, brand identity, digital campaigns and PR through member partners.
Certificates & Recognition
Federation membership certificates, awards and sector recognitions.
Mentoring
One-to-one mentorship with vetted operators, executives and specialists.
CSR Programmes
Design and delivery of CSR-funded innovation and impact programmes.
Ready to join the federation?
The application takes about ten minutes. Save a draft at any point and return when you have your documents ready.
Start Your FUISI Journey