Acceleration Program
A programme by JSS STEP Noida
A six-month sprint for startups that already have traction, taking an equity stake and working towards a Series A round.
At a glance
| Best for | Startups with proven traction that want to scale quickly and raise a Series A round |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue – Growth |
| Duration | 6 months |
| Format | In person |
| Cost | Takes equity |
About Acceleration Program
This is the step up from incubation. It runs six months with a cohort of ten startups and takes an equity stake, larger than the incubation programme's. It is aimed at companies that have proven traction and want to scale quickly.
What you get
- Growth capital in exchange for equity
- Strategic partnerships brokered by the incubator
- Introductions to venture capital funds and angel investors
- Work on Series A readiness, with follow-on support after the sprint
Who can apply
- Startups with proven traction, ready to scale rapidly
- The same core admissions criteria as the incubation programme: a technology or scientific innovation at the core, at least two dedicated co-founders, and a validated problem
How to apply: the same online application form covers this programme. If you are unsure whether you belong here or in the twelve-month incubation cohort, write to info@jssstepnoida.in first and describe your traction — the two differ in length, in cohort size and in how much equity they take.
The cohort start date printed on the programme page has already passed, so confirm the current one with the team.