ShelterTech Accelerator
A programme by ShelterTech
A past, non-residential accelerator for for-profit affordable-housing start-ups, run across two 2018–2019 cohorts.
At a glance
| Best for | For-profit, scalable affordable-housing start-ups registered in India |
|---|---|
| Duration | Stated inconsistently: a four-month programme in two cohorts, or a year-long initiative |
| Format | In person |
About ShelterTech Accelerator
ShelterTech Accelerator was a non-residential programme for for-profit, scalable start-ups working on India's affordable-housing value chain. It is now closed: the two cohorts ran in a single 2018–2019 cycle, kicking off in December 2018 and April 2019 and ending with a demo day in July 2019. The programme's own pages describe its length inconsistently, calling it a year-long initiative in one place and a four-month programme in two cohorts in another.
What you get
- Financial support for a few selected start-ups, as equity investment, grant support, or both
- A route for higher-scale start-ups to pitch the Terwilliger Center's global venture fund
- Problem-solving support and a dedicated start-up coach
- Access to partner and founder networks and the wider affordable-housing sector
Who can apply
- For-profit, scalable start-ups (B2B, B2C or B2B2C) in affordable housing or adjacent markets
- A full-time, committed founding team
- Registered in India, with at least one co-founder based in India
- Start-ups with pilots, early traction or sales preferred; idea-stage teams considered if they evidence their IP, background and team
How to apply: When the call was open, applicants filled a detailed online application form on the website during the application window. The second cohort's window ran from February to March 2019. Queries went to support@sheltertech.in.