Acceleration Program
A programme by AIC-ADT Baramati Foundation
A three to six month hybrid track for registered startups with a product in the market that want to scale.
At a glance
| Best for | Registered companies with a working product or MVP, a go-to-market plan and founders working full time. |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Growth |
| Duration | 3-6 months |
| Format | Hybrid |
About Acceleration Program
For startups past the idea stage. The programme combines in-person workshops at Baramati with virtual mentorship, and runs in cohorts — the page currently says the next one is coming soon, so check before you plan around it.
It is built around four blocks: a growth diagnostic that assesses your business and reviews your metrics; market strategy, covering customer research and positioning; fundraising preparation, covering your deck and financial model; and a demo day in front of investors, partners and industry leaders. The stated outcomes are an investor-ready pitch, market traction, revenue growth and strategic partnerships.
Who can apply
- Formally registered business entities with a legal structure
- Startups with a working product or MVP already in the market
- Teams with a clear market entry plan and some customer acquisition
- Founders working on the business full time
- Startups seeking pilots, customer introductions, or compliance and IP support
How to apply: through the acceleration application form on the centre's site.
Where to apply
Other AIC-ADT Baramati Foundation programmes
- Pre-Incubation Program — From Idea to ImpactA ten-week track that takes an idea through validation to a first MVP and a demo day pitch.
- Incubation ProgramThe main track, taking a venture from ideation through prototype and strategy to market access and scale.
- MeitY GENESISThree government-funded routes for electronics, deeptech and ICT startups from tier II and tier III cities, run with MeitY Startup Hub.
- Startup India Seed Fund SchemeThe national seed fund route, which the centre's site describes itself as running as the incubator that screens and mentors applicants.
- Millet Entrepreneurship Development ProgrammeA recurring three-day hands-on training in millet processing and millet-based products, at the centre's millets facility.
- Dairy Entrepreneurship Development ProgrammeA recurring three-day training on milk processing and dairy farm management at the dairy centre of excellence in Baramati.
- Makerspace training — PCB design, laser cutting, 3D printing and CNCShort paid hands-on courses in the Fab & Makerspace Lab, open to students, makers and founders.