cATalyst Startup Acceleration Programme by SBI Foundation
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Quick Answer
India's exclusive acceleration program for assistive technology startups empowering Persons with Disabilities.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- AssisTech Foundation (ATF)
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Eligible stage
- Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 October 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AssisTech Foundation (ATF). 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 cATalyst Acceleration Program is India's exclusive startup acceleration initiative dedicated to scaling Assistive Technology ventures that empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The program provides deep mentoring, strategic partnerships, access to funding resources, and a supportive community. It is designed to accelerate startups with a working MVP into scalable, impactful solutions that enhance learning, livelihood, and independent living for PWDs.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is a non-profit based in Bengaluru that runs India's first accelerator dedicated to assistive technology. Founded in October 2018, it works with start-ups that build products, devices, software or services for persons with disabilities — it is a…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹50L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant funding up to ₹50,00,000 (equity-free status not stated) along with mentoring, strategic partnerships, and community access.
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 is eligible?
Startups must have a registered legal entity in India, a working MVP, and a clear commitment to empowering Persons with Disabilities through innovative Assistive Technology.
What does the program offer?
Deep mentoring, strategic partnerships, access to funding resources (including grants up to ₹50,00,000), and a supportive community.
Is the program currently open?
The program is currently closed; the application form for Cohort 7 is no longer accepting responses.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
