u/Designer_Donkey9751

I have a startup idea that I’ve been seriously working on for some time now. I’ve already completed market research, competitor analysis, and initial validation, and the feedback has been positive so far.

Now I’m confused about what the actual next step should be.

1. Should I directly start building an MVP first?
2. If yes, what do people usually do about the startup name at this stage? Can I just use a temporary/random name for the MVP, or should I properly register the brand/company first?
3. At what stage should I register the company?
4. I’m also looking into grants and incubation opportunities, but many of them ask for DPIIT registration, company details, incorporation documents, etc.

So now I’m stuck between:

1. Building the product and validating with customers first
2. Registering the company/brand first

For founders who have already gone through this process in India, what did your sequence look like after validation? What would you recommend doing next?

Would really appreciate practical advice from people who’ve built startups from scratch.