iAccelerate Batch 2
By Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
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Quick Answer
Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 20 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
iAccelerate Batch 2 is an accelerator program spearheaded by the Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub), an initiative of the Government of Tamil Nadu. This program is specifically designed to support deep tech and emerging technology startups originating from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities within Tamil Nadu. It targets ventures that have progressed beyond the ideation stage, demonstrating readiness for market entry and growth.
The program focuses on startups that have achieved TRL 3 and above, evidenced by a working prototype, a Minimum Viable Product (MVP), or early market traction. iAccelerate provides expert-led strategy sessions, offering crucial guidance for scaling. Participants gain access to corporate and government partners, connect with over 30 investor partners, and receive pitch opportunities to sector-focused investors, with seed funding of up to Rs. 40 lakh available for graduating startups.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub, known as iTNT Hub, is a Section 8 company set up by the Government of India, the Government of Tamil Nadu and industry partners, and it sits under Tamil Nadu's Information Technology and Digital Services Department. It is headquartered at Anna…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Graduating startups can apply for grant-based seed funding of up to ₹40 lakh each, subject to evaluation criteria set by iTNT Hub — the money is meant to help ventures move beyond prototype/MVP into market entry and growth. Alongside the capital, participants get expert-led strategy sessions, access to corporate and government partners, connections to 30+ investor partners, and pitch opportunities to sector-focused investors. The program is aimed at deep tech and emerging technology startups based in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities of Tamil Nadu.
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.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
