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Airtel
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Airtel

Delhi, India

Airtel's Startup Accelerator Program takes strategic stakes in early stage Indian tech startups and opens up Airtel's platform to them.

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Airtel at a glance

AddressDelhi, India
Programmes1 standing programme
Official websitewww.airtel.in

Programs by Airtel

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Past programs

Airtel iCreate 2026 - 1st Year B-School Track

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Airtel iCreate 2026 - 2nd Year B-School Track

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Schemes implemented by Airtel

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Airtel iCreate

Airtel's recurring B-school case and innovation competition, run in year-wise tracks

2 funding calls

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Programmes they run

Standing programmes at Airtel, separate from the funding calls above.

Airtel Startup Accelerator Program

Accelerator

Airtel takes strategic stakes in early stage Indian tech startups and opens its platform to them.

Best for: Early stage Indian tech startups

What you get, who can apply and how to apply

The Airtel Startup Accelerator Program supports growth of early stage Indian tech startups. Airtel takes strategic stakes in startups it brings into the programme, and they get access to Airtel's core platform.

What you get

  • Access to Airtel's core platform strengths of data, distribution, network and payments
  • Access to Airtel's global partner ecosystem
  • Advice from Airtel's executive team

Who can apply

  • Early stage Indian tech startups

How to apply: Airtel does not list an open application route for this programme on its website.

How to apply to Airtel

Before you approach Airtel

  • The programme is aimed at early stage Indian tech startups.
  • Airtel does not list an open application form for the programme on its website. The 2021 challenge offered a select few of its top startups a place in the programme.
  • Expect the programme to take a stake in the startups it backs.

About Airtel

The Airtel Startup Accelerator Program is run by Bharti Airtel, the Indian telecom company. It supports early stage Indian tech startups by taking strategic stakes in them and giving them access to Airtel's platform.

How the programme works

Startups in the programme gain access to Airtel's core platform strengths of data, distribution, network and payments. They also get access to Airtel's global partner ecosystem and advice from Airtel's executive team. Airtel has announced a strategic stake in Waybeo, a tech startup, under the programme.

Who can apply

The programme is aimed at early stage Indian tech startups.

Earlier challenge

On 9 December 2021 Airtel launched a Startup Innovation Challenge with Invest India. It invited early stage Indian startups to show solutions for 5G, IoT, cloud communications, digital advertising and digital entertainment. The top startups were to receive cash prizes and the chance to work with Airtel's Digital Innovation Lab.

Who runs it

Bharti Airtel runs the programme. Its public website does not list an open application route for it.

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Frequently asked questions about Airtel

What is Airtel?

Airtel is a corporate based in Delhi.

What does Airtel do?

The Airtel Startup Accelerator Program is run by Bharti Airtel, the Indian telecom company. It supports early stage Indian tech startups by taking strategic stakes in them and giving them access to Airtel's platform.

Where is Airtel located?

Airtel is based in Delhi, India.

What programs does Airtel run?

Airtel runs Airtel Startup Accelerator Program.

How do I apply to Airtel?

- The programme is aimed at early stage Indian tech startups. - Airtel does not list an open application form for the programme on its website. The 2021 challenge offered a select few of its top startups a place in the programme. - Expect the programme to take a stake in the startups it backs.