NASSCOM DeepTech Club — Accelerate
A programme by NASSCOM (National Association of Software and Service Companies)
A 20-week cohort accelerator for deeptech startups, with sector-focused mentorship and a demo day in front of investors and corporates.
At a glance
| Best for | Deeptech startups matching the cohort's current sector focus |
|---|---|
| Stage | MVP – Early revenue |
| Duration | 20-week cohort |
| Format | Hybrid |
About NASSCOM DeepTech Club — Accelerate
DTC Accelerate is a 20-week, milestone-driven cohort programme run by NASSCOM's DeepTech Club. Its most recent cohort was scoped to AgriTech and WaterTech startups, so check the current focus sector before applying.
What you get
- Sector-focused mentorship through industry and academia partners
- Structured milestones and checkpoints to track progress
- Support for product-market fit, go-to-market strategy and investment readiness
- Lab access, field trials and technical support through industry and academic collaborations
- A demo day in front of investors, corporates and ecosystem partners
- Long-term alumni support after the programme ends, through showcases and mentor sessions
Who can apply
- Deeptech startups matching the current cohort's sector focus
How selection works: Applications go through internal evaluation and shortlisting, then a jury round, before the final cohort is announced.
How to apply: Apply through the DeepTech Club site during an open application window. Recent cohorts opened applications in mid-September for about two weeks.
Where to apply
Other NASSCOM programmes
- NASSCOM DeepTech Club — LaunchpadA virtual incubation programme for early-stage, long-gestation deeptech startups, run by NASSCOM's DeepTech Club.
- NASSCOM Centre of Excellence for IoT & AI — GurugramA physical incubation hub for hardware, IoT and AI startups at the Hartron Innovation Hub in Gurugram, Haryana.
- NASSCOM Emerge 50An annual national recognition programme for deeptech startups, now in its 16th year, ending in a jury-judged award ceremony.
- NASSCOM AI Gamechangers AwardsAn annual awards programme, now in its fourth edition, recognising real-world AI and generative-AI implementation stories.
- NASSCOM InnoTrekA global market-access programme taking Indian deeptech startups on immersive trips to the UK, the Middle East and the US.
- Nasscom Innovation Partnership Program (NIPP)An open-innovation platform, running since 2015, that connects large enterprises with technology and B2B startups for pilots and partnerships.
- Tech.WE ProgramNASSCOM's programme for women technology entrepreneurs, built around a peer community, idea-validation support and an accelerator track.