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Build more, support more, grow together

Join the OPM Partner Network and give the startups, businesses, founders and communities you support access to technology, SaaS credits, knowledge, implementation support, certifications, ecosystem opportunities and dedicated assistance.

Whether you are an incubator, accelerator, university, startup community, innovation centre, industry body or ecosystem organisation, OPM helps you deliver greater value to the businesses you support.

  • Standard partnerships may carry no joining fee
  • Real people on our partnership team
  • Verified, publicly checkable credentials
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OPM ACCREDITED STARTUPECOSYSTEMPARTNER

Earned, then verifiedEvery credential has a public page you can check.

one partnership, six products →

OPM CRMOPM WorkforceAirformOPM BillingOPM ProjectsFinpilot

More than a partnership

An ecosystem designed to help startups build, operate and scale

The OPM Partner Network connects startup ecosystem organisations with OPM's technology, products, expertise and business support. Partners can help eligible startups access:

  • OPM Technology Credits
  • Business SaaS products
  • Startup onboarding support
  • Technology consultation
  • Product training
  • Workshops and knowledge sessions
  • Implementation assistance
  • Partner certifications
  • Recognition and badges
  • Startup ecosystem opportunities
  • Dedicated support
  • Joint programs and initiatives

Help ecosystem organisations support startups from idea to commercialisation and beyond.

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Who can join

Built for the people who enable entrepreneurs

The OPM Partner Network is open to eligible organisations like these. Whether you support 10 startups or thousands of businesses, the Partner Network can be structured around your ecosystem.

  • Incubators
  • Accelerators
  • Universities and colleges
  • Entrepreneurship cells
  • Startup communities
  • Innovation centres
  • Startup hubs
  • Government startup programs
  • Industry associations
  • Corporate innovation programs
  • Coworking ecosystems
  • Startup networks
  • Technology communities
  • Consulting organisations
  • Founder communities
  • Venture ecosystem organisations
Ecosystem leaders in a meeting

OPM Technology Credits

Unlock up to ₹50,000 in technology credits for eligible startups.

Startups and businesses introduced through eligible OPM Partners can receive up to ₹50,000 in OPM Technology Credits. The allocation is not one-size-fits-all, so what a startup receives is actually relevant to its business.

Maximum eligible benefit₹50,000

…not a flat gift, a fit.

  1. 1

    Early-stage startup

    Access essential products and starter benefits.

  2. 2

    Growing startup

    Unlock additional product access based on business requirements.

  3. 3

    Scaling business

    Receive broader technology support and higher eligible benefits.

We decide benefits by looking at:

  • Startup stage
  • Business requirements
  • Product requirements
  • Team size
  • Use case
  • Current operational needs
  • Growth stage
  • Technology adoption requirements

Eligibility, credit value, participating products and validity may vary depending on the partner program and startup requirements.

One partnership. Multiple business products.

Give startups an entire business technology ecosystem

Startups don't need the same software at every stage. Eligible startups can access OPM products based on what they actually need.

OPM CRM product screen
OPM CRM

Manage leads, customers, deals, quotations, follow-ups, sales activities and sales pipelines.

Best for: Sales teams, B2B companies, service businesses, startups and growing businesses.

OPM Workforce

Manage employees, attendance, leave, payroll, recruitment, performance and workforce operations.

Best for: Growing teams and organisations building structured HR operations.

Airform product screen
Airform

Create intelligent forms, collect data, manage responses, automate workflows and generate insights.

Best for: Startups, communities, events, research, lead generation, applications and surveys.

OPM Billing product screen
OPM Billing

Invoices, customers, GST billing, estimates, payments, subscriptions and recurring invoices.

Best for: SMEs, service companies, D2C businesses, consultants, agencies and startups.

OPM Projects product screen
OPM Projects

Manage projects, tasks, teams, workload, deadlines, dependencies and productivity.

Best for: Product teams, agencies, technology companies, consultants and project-driven businesses.

Finpilot product screen
Finpilot

Finance, accounting, GST, reconciliation, compliance and financial visibility, shared with your finance professionals.

Best for: Businesses, finance teams, CA firms and growing companies.

Start with what you need

No forced bundles, no unnecessary software

The OPM ecosystem grows with the business. Start with one. Expand when you need more.

At the start
AirformCRM
As the company grows
CRMBillingProjects
Once the team expands
WorkforceFinpilot

Why become an OPM Partner?

Deliver more value to your ecosystem without building everything yourself

01

Add tangible startup benefits

Give founders software and technology they can use in their business the same week.

02

Strengthen your startup offering

Put technology, SaaS, implementation support and business tools next to your mentorship and networking.

03

Support startups beyond incubation

Founders keep the OPM ecosystem as they grow past your programme.

04

Improve startup readiness

Help founders set up systems for sales, HR, billing, finance, projects and data collection.

05

Increase ecosystem engagement

Run workshops, product sessions, startup clinics, technology programs and founder initiatives.

06

Build measurable impact

Track startups onboarded, products activated, benefits distributed, workshops run and certifications earned.

What your startups receive

Practical support that helps them operate better

Eligible startups can receive access to:

  • Technology credits
  • Preferential product benefits
  • SaaS products
  • Startup-friendly plans
  • Product onboarding
  • Implementation guidance
  • Technology consultations
  • Training
  • Business process guidance
  • Product demonstrations
  • Workshops
  • Startup-specific offers
  • Priority ecosystem opportunities
  • Support assistance
  • Early access to selected programs
  • Product adoption assistance

Instead of searching separately for CRM + HRMS + Billing + Finance + Forms + Project Management, they can access one integrated technology ecosystem through OPM.

Technology support across the startup journey

From idea to scale

Idea

One technology ecosystem that can grow with the startup.

  • Technology consultation
  • Business process understanding
  • Product validation support
  • Digital readiness guidance

Partner journey

Becoming an OPM Partner is simple

Nine steps, and a real person at the other end of each one.

  1. Apply

    Submit your organisation, ecosystem and partnership details.

  2. Verification

    Our partnership team reviews your organisation and how you want to collaborate.

  3. Activation

    Once approved, your OPM Partner Network account is switched on.

  4. Open your dashboard

    Manage benefits, startups, activities, resources and partnership information.

  5. Invite your startups

    Startups join through your unique partner invitation or onboarding process.

  6. Startup assessment

    We look at stage, requirements, use case, team size and technology needs.

  7. Benefits allocation

    Eligible startups receive the right product access and OPM Technology Credits.

  8. Collaborate

    Run programs, workshops, technology sessions, startup clinics and ecosystem activities.

  9. Grow the partnership

    Complete activities, onboard more startups, earn recognition, unlock more.

Partner dashboard

Manage your ecosystem collaboration from one place

Overview

Startups onboarded, active startups, products activated, credits distributed, events and partnership status.

Startup directory

Every organisation enrolled through your ecosystem, in one place.

Benefits & credits

Available programs, and the benefits allocated to each startup.

Partner activities

Tasks, programs and collaboration opportunities to complete.

Events

Workshops, founder sessions, product demos and startup initiatives.

Resources

Product information, brand assets, startup guides, campaign materials and training.

Certificates & badges

View and download your partnership recognitions.

Support

Raise partnership, product or startup-related requests.

Partner levels

Your partnership can grow with your impact

step 1

Partner

Newly approved organisations.

  • Partner dashboard
  • Startup onboarding
  • Technology credits access
  • Partner resources
  • Standard support
step 2

Growth Partner

Organisations actively onboarding and supporting startups.

  • Enhanced startup benefits
  • Workshop collaboration
  • Partner recognition
  • Additional resources
  • Priority ecosystem opportunities
step 3

Impact Partner

Strong startup engagement and ecosystem activity.

  • Joint ecosystem initiatives
  • Advanced workshops
  • Co-marketing opportunities
  • Priority partnership support
  • Special startup programs
step 4

Strategic Partner

High-impact, long-term ecosystem collaborations.

  • Dedicated partnership manager
  • Joint startup programs
  • Innovation challenges
  • Co-developed initiatives
  • Strategic technology collaborations
  • Custom benefit structures

Partner levels and benefits may depend on activity, startup engagement and partnership structure.

Certification & recognition

Recognition for the impact your organisation creates

Eligible OPM Partners can receive official certificates and badges. Each one has a public verification page, so anyone can check it is real.

OPM PARTNER NETWORK OFFICIALPARTNER

Official Partner Certificate

A digital certificate recognising participation in the OPM Partner Network.

OPM ACCREDITED VERIFIEDPARTNER

Verified Partner Badge

Display your OPM partnership status on your digital channels.

OPM ACCREDITED STARTUPENABLER

Startup Enabler Badge

For partners actively onboarding and supporting startups.

OPM CERTIFIED KNOWLEDGEPARTNER

Knowledge Partner

For organisations collaborating on education, training and founder sessions.

OPM CERTIFIED TECHNOLOGYPARTNER

Technology Partner

For organisations enabling technology adoption and implementation.

OPM PARTNER NETWORK INNOVATIONPARTNER

Innovation Partner & Ecosystem Champion

For innovation programs, and for significant ecosystem impact.

Learn. Participate. Unlock more.

Partnership should create activity, not just a logo exchange

Partners can take part in initiatives such as:

  • Startup onboarding programs
  • Founder workshops
  • Product demonstrations
  • Technology clinics
  • Innovation challenges
  • Startup competitions
  • Hackathons
  • Demo days
  • Business automation workshops
  • AI adoption programs
  • HR digitisation sessions
  • CRM and sales workshops
  • Finance and compliance programs
  • Research initiatives
  • University startup programs
  • Founder mentoring
  • Startup technology assessments
  • Joint ecosystem events

Tasks, badges & rewards

Participate, contribute, unlock greater value

Partners may receive activities through their dashboard. It keeps the relationship active rather than a one-time agreement.

  • Onboard eligible startups
    Unlock ecosystem milestones
  • Host an OPM workshop
    Earn Knowledge Partner recognition
  • Run a technology program
    Unlock Innovation Partner recognition
  • Support product adoption
    Earn Startup Enabler milestones
  • Build sustained ecosystem impact
    Progress toward higher partnership levels

Ways we work together

Knowledge, technology and people you can call

Knowledge partnership

Technology is only one part of building a business

OPM can collaborate with you on sessions around:

  • Startup technology adoption
  • Sales digitisation
  • CRM adoption
  • Business automation
  • HR digitisation
  • Finance systems
  • GST and compliance technology
  • AI adoption
  • SaaS implementation
  • Cloud adoption
  • Product development
  • Startup technology architecture
  • Go-to-market technology
  • Business process optimisation
  • Digital transformation
Request a Knowledge Session

Technology partnership

Give your ecosystem practical technology support

Partners can collaborate with OPM for:

  • SaaS product access
  • Technology assessments
  • Implementation guidance
  • Startup technology clinics
  • Software consultation
  • Digital transformation
  • Cloud guidance
  • AI implementation
  • Product development
  • Workflow automation
  • Systems integration
  • Custom technology requirements

Dedicated partner support

You are not joining a self-service affiliate program

Our goal is meaningful ecosystem partnerships. Eligible partners can receive:

  • Partnership onboarding
  • Dedicated ecosystem support
  • Startup onboarding assistance
  • Product demonstrations
  • Implementation guidance
  • Technical support
  • Training materials
  • Partnership resources
  • Program planning support
  • Startup consultation
  • Escalation support
  • Collaboration assistance

Co-branding & ecosystem visibility

Build stronger ecosystem visibility together

Depending on partnership level and activity, opportunities may include:

  • Partner DirectoryEligible organisations may be featured within the OPM Partner ecosystem.
  • Partner SpotlightHighlight meaningful startup initiatives and ecosystem contributions.
  • Joint announcementsCollaborative partnership and program announcements.
  • Social media visibilitySelected initiatives may be highlighted through OPM channels.
  • Event collaborationCo-host startup, technology and knowledge initiatives.
  • Success storiesDevelop joint startup stories based on measurable outcomes.
  • Ecosystem reportsCollaborate on startup, technology or industry insights.

Measure your ecosystem impact

Turn partnership activity into measurable outcomes

Partner dashboards can track metrics such as:

  • Startups supported
  • Startups onboarded
  • Active product users
  • Products activated
  • Technology credits distributed
  • Technology value delivered
  • Workshops conducted
  • Founder participation
  • Certifications achieved
  • Startup engagement
  • Partnership activities completed

This helps incubators, accelerators, institutions and ecosystem organisations show the tangible value they deliver to their communities.

Example partner journey

What could an active partnership look like?

  1. An incubator joins the OPM Partner Network

    100 startups within the ecosystem.

  2. Startups are invited to explore available benefits

    Each startup's stage and requirements are assessed.

  3. Eligible startups receive relevant access

    Product access and technology credits, matched to what they need.

  4. Some activate Airform, CRM, Billing, Workforce, Projects or Finpilot

    Each picks only what fits today.

  5. OPM and the partner run the programs

    Founder workshops, technology sessions, product clinics.

  6. Impact is tracked and recognised

    The organisation progresses toward higher OPM Partner Network recognition.

A founding team celebrating progress

Why OPM?

Business technology designed around how companies actually operate

OPM combines business software, technology expertise, consulting, implementation and startup ecosystem support within one organisation. OPM Corporation and OPM Technologies work across:

  • SaaS
  • Business software
  • Artificial intelligence
  • Cloud technology
  • Software development
  • Business automation
  • Technology consulting
  • Product development
  • Digital transformation

Sales. People. Finance. Billing. Projects. Data. One ecosystem.

Built for long-term partnerships

We don't want partnerships that end after an announcement

The OPM Partner Network is designed around continuous collaboration:

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Frequently asked questions

Things people usually ask us first

Is there a fee to join the OPM Partner Network?

Standard ecosystem partnerships may be offered without a joining fee, subject to partner eligibility, verification and the proposed collaboration structure.

Who can become an OPM Partner?

Incubators, accelerators, universities, innovation centres, startup communities, government programs, industry organisations, entrepreneurship networks and other eligible ecosystem organisations may apply.

Do all startups receive ₹50,000?

No. Eligible startups may receive up to ₹50,000 in OPM Technology Credits depending on their stage, requirements, team size, use case, product requirements and the applicable partner program.

Can a startup use multiple OPM products?

Yes. Eligible startups may activate one or several products based on their requirements.

Do startups need to activate every product?

No. Startups choose the products relevant to their current business needs.

Can we organise workshops with OPM?

Yes. Eligible partners can explore workshops, product sessions, founder programs, technology clinics and other collaboration formats.

Will our organisation receive certification?

Eligible verified partners may receive OPM Partner Network certificates, badges or recognition depending on the partnership structure.

Can we be both a Technology Partner and a Knowledge Partner?

Yes. A partnership may include multiple collaboration tracks based on mutual requirements.

Can we onboard multiple startups?

Yes. The Partner Network is designed for organisations supporting multiple founders, startups or businesses.

How are startup benefits decided?

OPM evaluates factors such as the startup's stage, use case, business requirements, team size, product needs and the applicable partner program before allocating benefits.

Build more value for your ecosystem

Give startups more than mentorship, give them the tools to grow

Give them access to the technology, knowledge, systems and support they need to operate and grow.

  • Technology
  • Credits
  • Products
  • Knowledge
  • Support
  • Certification
  • Recognition
  • Opportunities
One partnership. An entire business technology ecosystem.