India Deep Tech Accelerator
A programme by Aroa Venture Partners
A yearly programme with the University of Chicago Polsky Center for Indian deep-tech founders, with a Delhi boot camp and an online accelerator.
At a glance
| Best for | Indian deep-tech founders moving from technology validation to commercial adoption |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
| Duration | One week in person plus eight weeks online |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Takes equity |
About India Deep Tech Accelerator
The India Deep Tech Accelerator is Aroa's flagship programme, run with the University of Chicago Polsky Center. The 2027 founder waitlist is open.
What you get
- A one-week in-person boot camp at the University of Chicago Center in Delhi
- An eight-week online accelerator on commercialisation, capital and market access
- Initial capital for finalists, with follow-on capital possible as milestones are met, subject to due diligence
- Demo Days in India and the US
Who can apply
- Indian founders building research-led or engineering-intensive technology
- A defensible technical edge and a clear commercial problem
- No IIT or partner-institution link needed
How selection works: Up to 30 companies join the boot camp each year, and up to 10 finalists are chosen.
How to apply: Join the founder waitlist on the accelerator site. Questions go to chicago@aroaventures.com.
Where to apply
Other Aroa Venture Partners programmes
- New Venture ProgramEquity capital, committed follow-on and mentorship for bootstrapped Indian startups under 3 years old.
- SeedUPA seed-stage programme for young startups registered in Uttar Pradesh.
- Entrepreneur in ResidenceA six-month residency at Aroa for experienced founders or senior operators to shape and launch a new company.