40 stories.
A recognition that means something.
The cohort represents 40 founders selected from applications on merit and verified contributions. It is a recognition group, not a national ranking, not a paid award and not an automatic funding offer.
How selection works.
Application
Free online founder application with business evidence.
Eligibility review
Completeness checks, relevance to Assam and claims verification as appropriate.
Independent scoring
Jurors assess five dimensions; conflicted scores are excluded.
Final verification
Selected cohort announced after review, confirmations and consent.
Evaluating substance.
Scoring is built around comparable evidence, not who paid for a premium ticket, purchased sponsorship or has the biggest follower count.
Innovation
A differentiated solution and clear problem understanding
Execution
Evidence of delivery, resilience and operating discipline
Impact
Useful outcomes for customers, workers or communities
Scalability
A credible plan for growth and responsible expansion
Integrity
Accuracy of claims, ethical conduct and sound governance
Opportunity is not a promise.
About proposed top-10 opportunities
Emerging40 Assam intends to explore follow-on introductions, mentoring and potential pitch conversations for a subset of eligible founders. Such opportunities are conditional on actual partner participation, separate evaluation and due diligence. Neither being selected among the 40 nor paying for any ticket guarantees investment, a grant or a meeting with an investor.
Build a more connected founder ecosystem.
Applications, collaborations and partner enquiries begin here.