PayU inFINity 3.0 Fintech Accelerator (2026)

Results & next round

Applications for this round closed on 6 March 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.

Selections for this programme are announced by PayU. Official links are listed under Sources below.

We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.

About this grant

PayU inFINity 3.0 is a zero-equity, fintech-focused accelerator program designed to support early-stage fintech startups building for India and emerging markets. Created by PayU, the program is positioned as a build-with-us platform that integrates startups into one of India’s most established fintech ecosystems rather than functioning as a traditional funding-only accelerator.

The program specifically targets founders who have progressed beyond the idea stage and are now addressing challenges related to scale, distribution, compliance, infrastructure, and capital formation. Through a carefully curated cohort selection process supported by Atrium Ventures, startups are evaluated on the strength of their fundamentals, clarity of problem definition, and alignment with institutional expectations for long-term scalability.

Selected startups participate in a four-week, hands-on acceleration sprint led by PayU leaders and Atrium-backed operators. The mentorship phase focuses on go-to-market execution, compliance readiness, distribution strategy, and fundraising preparation. A key differentiator of inFINity is direct access to PayU’s merchant network, infrastructure, and distribution capabilities, enabling startups to execute real go-to-market strategies and generate early traction within an operational fintech environment.

The program culminates in a 1.5-day in-person Bootcamp and Demo Day in Bengaluru, where participating startups engage in structured conversations with 8–10 leading fintech investors. In addition to ecosystem access and investor exposure, startups may receive up to $10,000 in AWS Cloud credits, subject to eligibility criteria.

Benefits & Funding

Fund type: Grant

What You Get

Selected startups join a zero-equity four-week acceleration sprint — PayU and Atrium take no ownership stake, positioning it as a build-with-us platform rather than a funding-only accelerator. During the sprint, founders receive hands-on mentorship from PayU leaders and Atrium-backed operators covering go-to-market execution, compliance readiness, distribution strategy, and fundraising preparation. Startups also gain direct access to PayU's merchant network, infrastructure, and distribution capabilities to run real go-to-market pilots and build early traction. The program culminates in a 1.5-day in-person Bootcamp and Demo Day in Bengaluru, with structured conversations with 8–10 leading fintech investors. Participants may also receive up to $10,000 in AWS Cloud credits, subject to eligibility criteria.

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.