Conquest Accelerator Program
A programme by Conquest
A 6+1 week, equity-free and zero-cost accelerator for early-stage, MVP-ready startups, ending in a Demo Day pitch to investors.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage, MVP-ready startups from any sector that want structured mentorship and investor access. |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP |
| Duration | 6+1 weeks |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | AWS, Notion, Freshworks |
About Conquest Accelerator Program
Conquest Accelerator Program is Conquest's flagship programme. It runs for 6+1 weeks. The first six weeks are a Bootcamp phase held online in June, with learning sessions and one-on-one mentor calls. The final week is an offline phase in Bangalore with networking events and in-person workshops. The programme ends with Demo Day, where founders pitch to investment partners.
What you get
- One-on-one mentoring with industry experts
- Knowledge sessions and online workshops during the Bootcamp phase
- Pod sessions for peer learning in small groups
- In-person workshops, networking events and coworking space in Bangalore
- Resource credits from partners
- A pitch slot at Demo Day
Who can apply
- Early-stage startups that are MVP-ready and actively building
- Founders from any industry
How selection works: startups are assessed by evaluation partners made up of VCs and angel investors.
How to apply: register for Conquest ’26 through the apply button on the programme website. Check the current cycle's dates on the site first.