6th Akash Acceleration Program at AIC - IIIT Hyderabad
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A six-month acceleration program for early-stage tech-based social startups in India, providing seed investment up to ₹2,00,000 along with mentorship, bootcamps, and access to IIIT Hyderabad's deep…
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹2L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AIC-IIITH Foundation
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Telangana
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC-IIITH Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Akash Acceleration Program is the flagship six-month accelerator run by AIC - IIIT Hyderabad for early-stage, tech-based social startups working towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The program is designed to help social entrepreneurs refine their business models, strengthen technical capabilities, and build scalable and sustainable impact-driven ventures. It combines structured bootcamps, leadership development, mentoring, and access to IIIT Hyderabad’s deep tech ecosystem.
Selected startups receive seed investment support along with extensive non-financial benefits such as access to research labs, technology expertise, investor networks, and ongoing business coaching. The program is delivered through a mix of virtual and in-person engagement.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
AIC-IIITH Foundation is an Atal Incubation Centre built for one kind of founder: people using technology to solve a social problem. It is a Section 8 company, set up by IIIT-Hyderabad with Surge Impact Foundation as the vehicle for the centre, and it is supported by the Atal…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹2L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive seed investment support of up to ₹2,00,000. The funding is provided as a grant (type: grant). Additionally, startups gain extensive non-financial benefits including access to research labs, technology expertise, investor networks, and ongoing business coaching.
How to apply
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- 1
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- 2
See the questions before you start
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- 3
Line up your documents
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- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the program?
The Akash Acceleration Program is a six-month accelerator.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligible applicants are early-stage, for-profit social startups based in India. They can be incorporated or unincorporated, and must be at the prototype, user, or paying customer stage. The startup may or may not have raised prior funding or be generating revenue.
Which sectors are supported?
Eligible sectors include Healthcare IT, HealthTech/MedTech, Sustainability, Environment, Waste Management, Clean Energy, AgriTech/Food Processing, EdTech, FinTech enablers, Social Innovation, Circular Economy, and other SDG-aligned domains.
Does the program take equity?
It is not stated whether the seed investment is equity-free. The funding type is classified as a grant.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
