Impact Accelerator
A programme by Catalyst Impact Accelerator (Catalyst AIC)
A pan-India acceleration programme for impact-first ventures, combining mentorship with seed capital from an in-house fund.
At a glance
| Best for | India-based, impact-first founders building scalable ventures for underserved communities |
|---|---|
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Takes equity |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About Impact Accelerator
The Impact Accelerator is Catalyst AIC's main route for scalable, impact-first ventures serving underserved and last-mile communities. It is sector-agnostic across areas such as crafts, culture, climate and sustainability, fintech and AI for impact, and it pairs mentorship with early-stage capital from an in-house seed fund.
What you get
- Mentorship and incubation support
- Early-stage capital from an in-house seed fund, deployed through structured debt, convertible debentures, equity and grants
- Potential for follow-on investment
Who can apply
- India-based, impact-first founders building tech-enabled, scalable ventures for underserved communities
- Sector-agnostic, assessed through an impact lens rather than by fixed stage
How to apply: Applications are rolling and open pan-India. There is no online form; founders apply by writing to the applications inbox at connect@catalystaic.org.