From manual matchmaking to a thriving self-service innovation community with SanchiSaaS
The Challenge
The incubator at IIT Bombay (SINE), had built a strong portfolio of startups and an enviable network of investors, mentors, and alumni. But the connection process was broken:
- Every introduction between startups and stakeholders was manual
- Program managers spent hours coordinating individual connects
- Startup profiles were shared over email or PDFs, often getting overlooked
- Investors had to go through multiple layers to evaluate and engage with startups
- There was no single space where all stakeholders could discover and interact with each other
This made ecosystem engagement slow, fragmented, and difficult to scale.
The Fix
SanchiSaaS helped SINE IIT Bombay build a dynamic innovation community that brought startups, investors, mentors, and alumni onto one collaborative platform.
Here’s how it worked:
- A private community hub was created with verified access for all stakeholders
- Startups had custom profiles showcasing their pitch decks, metrics, and updates
- Investors, mentors, and alumni could browse, filter, and connect directly with startups — no program team involvement needed
- All interactions were visible to the program office, ensuring transparency and control
- Program managers were freed up from manual coordination and could focus on ecosystem growth
Impact
| Before SanchiSaaS | After SanchiSaaS |
| Manual, email-based matchmaking | Self-service discovery and connection |
| Startup details often missed or lost | Rich startup profiles always accessible |
| Limited visibility into ecosystem interactions | Full tracking of stakeholder engagement |
| Program team time consumed in coordination | Time freed for strategic work |
| One-way communication flow | Two-way ecosystem engagement |
From the SINE Team
“SanchiSaaS allowed us to turn our static network into a living, breathing community. Now, our stakeholders engage directly with our startups — and we still have complete visibility.”
Features Used
- Community Discovery Engine
- Custom Startup Profiles
- Smart Filtering for Stakeholders
- Controlled Access for Alumni/Investors/Mentors
- Interaction Tracking & Visibility Module
- No-code Admin Controls for Community Setup
Build a Community, Not Just a Database
SanchiSaaS helps incubators like SINE shift from manual coordination to intelligent community-building — with control, transparency, and scale.
