888VC × GRO8 AI-Enabled Accelerator
A programme by 888VC
A 12-week accelerator for pre-seed and seed startups with global plans, with mentoring, investor introductions and a Demo Day.
At a glance
| Best for | Pre-seed and seed startups with a product in market and plans to expand to the US or UAE |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Duration | 12 weeks |
About 888VC × GRO8 AI-Enabled Accelerator
The GRO8 accelerator is 888VC's programme for founders who want to build and raise across India, the US and the UAE. It is presented as a structured 12-week journey from MVP to market-ready, led by operators who have scaled companies, and it ends in a Demo Day.
What you get
- Four phases: strategy and validation (weeks 1–3), product and sales (weeks 4–6), finance and operations (weeks 7–9), fundraising and Demo Day (weeks 10–12)
- One-to-one sessions, office hours and an expert network of founders and senior operators
- Curated one-to-one introductions to investors in India, the US and the UAE
- Workspace, legal support, accounting and vendor credits
- A Demo Day, which the site says drew over 200 investors in 2024
Who can apply
- Pre-seed or seed-stage startups with early market validation, a product in market and a clear go-to-market plan
- Founders who think beyond India from day one, with cross-border scale in their plan
- Technology-driven businesses and founders with a long-term mindset
- Sectors listed: deep tech, AI and ML, consumer, healthtech, sustainability, manufacturing, fintech, SaaS or B2B
How selection works: The site does not describe how participants are chosen.
How to apply: Use the Apply for Next Cohort button on the startup page of the 888VC site, which opens an online application form. No intake dates or deadline are published, and the site does not state a fee policy or any equity or investment terms.