This guide aims to help Indian researchers and inventors turn their ideas into reality. It outlines the tough but exciting process of bringing new ideas to market through the creation of a new company. It is particularly tailored towards inventors working in research institutions, such as universities and public research laboratories, but may also benefit a range of other individuals who wish to build new ventures.

The document is based in part on surveys and interviews with Indian academic entrepreneurs and investors.The structure follows the sequence that is typically required for a spinout: deciding if an idea has potential; planning the business; forming the business; and then scaling it. However, since every spinout is different, some parts will likely be more relevant to you than others. Inevitably, the guide can only provide a high-level overview, and so links to further resources are provided in the appendix and in footnotes.