BeyondXcelerate D2C India 2027
By BeyondSeed
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Quick Answer
D2C accelerator by BeyondSeed and i-Hub Gujarat for early-revenue brands preparing for growth, fundraising and exits.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- BeyondSeed
- Application deadline
- Rolling
- Eligible stage
- Revenue
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
About this funding program
BeyondXcelerate D2C India 2027 is a dedicated accelerator for D2C founders ready to move beyond early traction. BeyondSeed runs it with i-Hub, an initiative supported by the Government of Gujarat, as the selected accelerator partner.
It brings together Arjun Vaidya, a D2C entrepreneur, investor and brand-building expert who co-founded Dr. Vaidya's, and Anant Daga, former CEO of the TCNS Division at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail. Their expertise helps founders unlock scalable growth, strengthen business fundamentals, build winning brands and prepare for fundraising and strategic exits.
Eligibility
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Funding providers
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub, known as i-Hub, is a Section 8 non-profit company set up under Gujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP), run by the Education Department, Government of Gujarat. It is based at the KCG Campus in Navrangpura, Ahmedabad.…
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What You Get
The program pairs founders with Arjun Vaidya and Anant Daga to scale growth, strengthen business fundamentals, build brands and prepare for fundraising and strategic exits. It draws on the combined ecosystem of i-Hub and BeyondSeed, along with industry leaders and ecosystem collaborators. The announcement does not state any cash amount or equity terms.
Timelines & Process
Applications
Rolling basis
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who should apply?
D2C founders with an early-revenue, market-validated business who work on it full-time and want to accelerate growth and prepare for fundraising.
Who are the mentors?
Arjun Vaidya, co-founder of Dr. Vaidya's, and Anant Daga, former CEO of the TCNS Division at Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail.
Who runs the program?
BeyondSeed, with i-Hub, an initiative supported by the Government of Gujarat, as accelerator partner.
