First Cohort Selected from Nearly 60 Applications
The MBM Co-founders Club, a new initiative by Marwari Catalysts Group in partnership with the MBM Alumni Association, has selected its first three startups from a pool of nearly 60 applications received from MBM University alumni across diverse sectors and geographies. The names of the selected startups will be announced shortly.
Rigorous Evaluation Process
A screening committee led by Vipul Kocher, President of the MBM Alumni Association, evaluated the applications. The committee included Virendra Gupta, Abhishek Kumbhat, Jhilmil Kochar, and Sushil Sharma, Founder of Marwari Catalysts. After a rigorous process, three high-potential startups were chosen for the inaugural cohort.
Strategic Support and Resources
Selected startups will receive strategic support including funding opportunities, one-on-one mentorship from successful founders and industry experts, business scaling guidance, investor connect, market access, and global exposure through the Marwari Catalysts Group ecosystem. Additionally, Marwari Catalysts will provide startup acceleration credits worth nearly USD 200,000, covering AWS credits, cloud infrastructure, AI and developer tools, software subscriptions, and other technology resources.
Global Opportunities for Founders
The programme will facilitate participation in international startup delegations, investor interactions, and global business networks, enabling founders from Jodhpur to explore opportunities beyond India. Applications for the second batch will be invited soon, with organisers expecting an even stronger response from MBM alumni entrepreneurs across India and overseas.
Strengthening the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
This initiative is expected to foster a vibrant startup culture within MBM University, benefiting alumni founders, current students, researchers, and aspiring entrepreneurs. It aims to strengthen the innovation ecosystem of Jodhpur and Western Rajasthan by encouraging more technology-led ventures and job creation.
Quotes from Key Leaders
Sushil Sharma, Founder of Marwari Catalysts Group and a member of the screening committee, said, "MBM has produced exceptional engineers, innovators and business leaders over several decades. Through the MBM Co-founders Club, our objective is to create a structured platform where alumni founders receive access to capital, mentorship, industry networks and global opportunities. This initiative is about building a sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem that will continue to create successful startups for years to come."
Vipul Kocher, President of the MBM Alumni Association, added, "Our alumni network is one of MBM's greatest strengths. The Co-founders Club brings together successful alumni from across industries and geographies to support fellow entrepreneurs. We believe this initiative will inspire more MBM graduates to pursue entrepreneurship and contribute towards innovation-led economic growth."
Strong Alumni Support
The initiative has received remarkable support from the MBM alumni community, with alumni from across India, the United States, the United Kingdom, Singapore, and Dubai coming forward to mentor founders, facilitate investments, and open global business networks for the selected startups.
Notable Alumni
MBM University has produced distinguished leaders including Ashwini Vaishnaw, Union Minister; Dr. Prem Shanker Goel, space scientist and Padma Shri awardee; Sunil Chordia, Chairman & Managing Director of Rajratan Global Wire Ltd.; and Pratik Patel, Chairman & Managing Director of Jash Engineering Ltd. Their continued engagement underscores the strength of the MBM alumni network.
With the launch of the MBM Co-founders Club, Marwari Catalysts Group and the MBM Alumni Association aim to create one of India's strongest alumni-led startup platforms, transforming innovative ideas from MBM alumni into globally competitive enterprises while strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem of Jodhpur and Western Rajasthan.
