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Start Something Real. Build It Properly.

NEO Ventures is NIBM’s startup accelerator for students and early founders who want to take an idea and turn it into a working business. You’ll get guidance, structure, and the space to actually build.

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Ophtha Innovations success story

Ophtha Innovations

AI-powered eye screening for early diabetic retinopathy detection

Ophtha Innovations is building AI-powered retinal screening systems that help detect diabetic retinopathy early, improving access to eye care and supporting faster diagnosis across Sri Lanka.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the program, how it works, and what to expect.

Neo Ventures is a startup incubation and entrepreneurship development program designed to support early-stage startups through mentorship, networking opportunities, expert guidance, investment readiness, and access to potential investors and funding opportunities.

Students, young entrepreneurs, innovators, and startup teams with scalable business ideas or existing MVPs can apply to the program.

No. Neo Ventures welcomes startups from various industries including technology, agriculture, education, healthcare, tourism, sustainability, social innovation, and more.

Neo Ventures supports idea-stage startups, MVP-stage startups, early revenue startups, and growth-stage startups looking for mentorship and networking opportunities.

Participants may receive mentorship from industry experts, startup development guidance, investment and funding support, investor and networking opportunities, workshops, expert sessions, pitching opportunities, business model validation support, and branding and marketing guidance.

The fee structure depends on the specific cohort or program. Selected participants will be informed during the onboarding process.

The incubation program typically runs for one year, including mentorship sessions, workshops, startup evaluations, and business development activities.

Yes. Both individuals and teams are encouraged to apply.

Selected startups will go through onboarding, mentoring sessions, progress reviews, workshops, and startup evaluation activities throughout the program.

Neo Ventures provides investment readiness guidance, funding support, and access to investor networks and pitching opportunities. However, direct funding is not guaranteed.

Yes. Mentoring sessions, workshops, and feedback meetings are conducted through both online and physical sessions.

It is recommended to have a clear problem statement, your solution or product idea, a basic business model, a pitch deck or presentation, and an MVP or prototype if available.

Yes. Existing startups and small businesses with growth potential are welcome to apply.

Startups are usually evaluated based on innovation, market potential, problem-solving capability, team commitment, scalability, and overall business feasibility.

You can contact the Neo Ventures team through their official email, social media platforms, or program coordinators for further support and inquiries.

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