Startup Global Readiness Assessment

Section A

Startup Profile

Tell us about your startup so we can tailor the assessment to your context.

1. Startup Name *

2. Founder Name *

3. Designation *

4. Email *

5. Mobile Number *

6. City *

7. State *

8. Country *

9. Pincode *

10. Year of Incorporation *

11. Sector/Industry *

12. Startup Stage *

13. Team Size *

14. Current Revenue Range *

15. Website URL

16. LinkedIn URL

17. Are you registered under Startup India? *

Yes No

Section B · STA_D01 · Weight 15

Problem/Solution Evidence

How clear is your plan for checking that customers in the target country genuinely need your solution?

Q1How clear is your plan for checking that customers in the target country genuinely need your solution?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: customer interviews, usage data, pilots, retention or letters of intent

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show direct customer interest in your solution?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: customer interviews, usage data, pilots, retention or letters of intent

Q3How ready are you to manage checking that customers in the target country genuinely need your solution?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: customer interviews, usage data, pilots, retention or letters of intent

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to gain customers in the target market?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: customer interviews, usage data, pilots, retention or letters of intent

Section C · STA_D02 · Weight 12

Product Localisation

How clear is your plan for adapting your product, price, language and delivery for the target market?

Q1How clear is your plan for adapting your product, price, language and delivery for the target market?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: localisation backlog, usability tests, technical assessment or local customer feedback

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show your product localisation work?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: localisation backlog, usability tests, technical assessment or local customer feedback

Q3How ready are you to manage adapting your product, price, language and delivery for the target market?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: localisation backlog, usability tests, technical assessment or local customer feedback

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to offer a product that local customers can use and value?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: localisation backlog, usability tests, technical assessment or local customer feedback

Section D · STA_D03 · Weight 14

Market Evidence

How clear is your plan for understanding the target customers, market size and willingness to pay?

Q1How clear is your plan for understanding the target customers, market size and willingness to pay?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: market sizing, paid tests, pipeline data, competitor analysis or partner interviews

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show real demand in the target market?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: market sizing, paid tests, pipeline data, competitor analysis or partner interviews

Q3How ready are you to manage understanding the target customers, market size and willingness to pay?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: market sizing, paid tests, pipeline data, competitor analysis or partner interviews

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to convert market interest into qualified opportunities?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: market sizing, paid tests, pipeline data, competitor analysis or partner interviews

Section E · STA_D04 · Weight 12

Team & governance

How clear is your plan for assigning the right leader, team and decision-making authority for expansion?

Q1How clear is your plan for assigning the right leader, team and decision-making authority for expansion?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: roles, board approval, hiring plan, adviser agreements or decision log

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show your expansion team and ownership?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: roles, board approval, hiring plan, adviser agreements or decision log

Q3How ready are you to manage assigning the right leader, team and decision-making authority for expansion?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: roles, board approval, hiring plan, adviser agreements or decision log

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to make timely and accountable expansion decisions?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: roles, board approval, hiring plan, adviser agreements or decision log

Section F · STA_D05 · Weight 15

Finance & runway

How clear is your plan for funding the expansion until the next major milestone?

Q1How clear is your plan for funding the expansion until the next major milestone?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: cash forecast, committed capital, downside runway and unit economics

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show your available runway and downside plan?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: cash forecast, committed capital, downside runway and unit economics

Q3How ready are you to manage funding the expansion until the next major milestone?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: cash forecast, committed capital, downside runway and unit economics

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to reach market milestones without running out of funds?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: cash forecast, committed capital, downside runway and unit economics

Section G · STA_D06 · Weight 12

IP, legal & compliance

How clear is your plan for protecting your IP and meeting legal and regulatory requirements?

Q1How clear is your plan for protecting your IP and meeting legal and regulatory requirements?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: IP register, legal memo, data map, licences or regulatory screening

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show your IP, legal and compliance readiness?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: IP register, legal memo, data map, licences or regulatory screening

Q3How ready are you to manage protecting your IP and meeting legal and regulatory requirements?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: IP register, legal memo, data map, licences or regulatory screening

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to operate lawfully without major compliance problems?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: IP register, legal memo, data map, licences or regulatory screening

Section H · STA_D07 · Weight 12

Go-To-Market Capability

How clear is your plan for reaching, converting and retaining customers in the target market?

Q1How clear is your plan for reaching, converting and retaining customers in the target market?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: ICP, channel tests, sales playbook, partner pipeline and customer-success plan

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show your customer acquisition approach?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: ICP, channel tests, sales playbook, partner pipeline and customer-success plan

Q3How ready are you to manage reaching, converting and retaining customers in the target market?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: ICP, channel tests, sales playbook, partner pipeline and customer-success plan

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to build a repeatable route to customers?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: ICP, channel tests, sales playbook, partner pipeline and customer-success plan

Section I · STA_D08 · Weight 8

Operations, data & security

How clear is your plan for delivering reliably while managing data, security and operational risks?

Q1How clear is your plan for delivering reliably while managing data, security and operational risks?

I have not started planning this I have a general idea only I have started planning, but important details are missing I have a clear written plan with responsibilities and dates The plan is complete, reviewed and ready to use

Evidence requested: SOPs, capacity plan, security controls, service levels and vendor due diligence

Q2What evidence do you currently have to show your operational and data controls?

I do not have evidence yet I only have my own view or informal feedback I have some documents or information, but there are important gaps I have strong and current supporting evidence My evidence is current, verified and supported by more than one reliable source

Evidence requested: SOPs, capacity plan, security controls, service levels and vendor due diligence

Q3How ready are you to manage delivering reliably while managing data, security and operational risks?

I am not ready to do this I could do this only with significant help I am partly prepared, but resources or steps are missing I am prepared and can do this consistently I have already shown that I can do this well, including when conditions are difficult

Evidence requested: SOPs, capacity plan, security controls, service levels and vendor due diligence

Q4What progress have you already made towards the ability to scale delivery without major service or security failures?

I have not made measurable progress yet I have started, but there is no clear result yet I have achieved one useful result, with some gaps remaining I have achieved several relevant results I have repeatedly achieved the intended result

Evidence requested: SOPs, capacity plan, security controls, service levels and vendor due diligence

Final Check · Mandatory Requirements

Critical Readiness Checks

These four questions are evaluated separately from your dimension scores. A failed Critical Readiness Check or unresolved unknown means you cannot be shown as fully “Ready” even if your overall score is high — the report will instead point you to the specific verification needed.

G1Minimum demand evidence: Have you spoken to potential customers in the target market and received direct feedback?

Yes No Not sure / need to check

G2Runway: Do you have enough committed funds to complete the planned market test or entry stage, even if costs rise?

Yes No Not sure / need to check

G3Lawful operation: Is there a legal way to operate your business and sell this product in the target country?

Yes No Not sure / need to check

G4Execution owner: Is one person clearly responsible and authorised to lead the expansion?

Yes No Not sure / need to check