SWACH Accelerator
A programme by India Sanitation Coalition (India Sanitation Coalition)
Accelerator for early-stage water, sanitation, hygiene and waste startups, run with Innovation Mission Punjab and IIT Ropar; the first cohort finished in February 2025.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage WASH and waste startups, from prototype and beyond |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – MVP |
| Duration | First cohort ran from July 2024 to a Demo Day on 14 February 2025 |
| Format | In person |
| Run with | Innovation Mission Punjab, IIT Ropar Technology and Innovation Foundation, FICCI |
About SWACH Accelerator
The SWACH Accelerator launched in April 2024 and ran its first cohort from July 2024, ending with a Demo Day on 14 February 2025. No second open call is announced on the page, so treat it as between intakes.
What you get
- Structured contact sessions on business models, financial modelling, fundraising and pitch readiness.
- Mentors from across India.
- Technical help from IIT Ropar, including testing and development facilities, lab access and patent facilitation.
- A Demo Day in front of investors and stakeholders, and continued mentorship and fundraising support for selected startups.
Who can apply
- Entrepreneurs, startups and businesses working on water supply, sanitation access, hygiene or waste management.
- Early-stage startups, from prototype and beyond.
- Preference for climate-resilient startups.
How selection works: Applications are screened to shortlist the most promising innovations, then a jury meeting finalises the cohort.
How to apply: No open call is listed. Write to indiasanitationcoalition@ficci.com to ask about the next round.