Samriddhi Acceleration Program 2.0 by i-Hub Gujarat x FundEnable
By Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub)
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Quick Answer
Hybrid 12-14 week acceleration for early and growth-stage startups in cleantech, energy, defence and spacetech.
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 31 May 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub). Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Samriddhi Acceleration Program 2.0 is a 12-14 week structured acceleration cohort run by i-Hub Gujarat, the Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub set up under the state government's education department, in collaboration with FundEnable. The 2026 cohort starts in June and runs in hybrid mode, combining online sessions with in-person engagement.
The program is sector-focused. It targets startups working in CleanTech and Waste Management, Energy, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Defence and SpaceTech, picking up areas that align with both Gujarat's industrial base and India's emerging tech priorities. Inside the cohort, founders go through a tailored curriculum covering business strategy, market access, financial planning, technology integration and growth readiness, delivered through workshops and expert-led sessions.
Samriddhi does not advertise a direct cash grant. The core value is structured curriculum, mentorship, and exposure: Demo Days and investor pitches give cohort startups a stage in front of potential funders, while industry connect sessions surface customer and partnership conversations. The program also commits to continued ecosystem support after the cohort ends, with mentoring touchpoints aimed at long-term market positioning rather than a one-off engagement.
The program is built around six structured phases: a call for applications, identification of pain points, capacity building workshops, industry connect, Demo Days, and investor pitching. It suits founders who already have a working venture (early or growth stage) and want to sharpen go-to-market, fundraising readiness and operational maturity in a focused sector cohort.
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Grant providers
Gujarat Student Startup and Innovation Hub (i-Hub) is a government-backed incubation platform established in 2019 under Gujarat's Student Startup and Innovation Policy (SSIP). Operated by the Education Department of the Government of Gujarat and based in Ahmedabad, i-Hub serves…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
The Samriddhi Acceleration Program 2.0 does not advertise a fixed cash grant. Selected startups receive a 12-14 week tailored curriculum covering business strategy, market access, financial planning, technology integration and growth readiness, expert mentorship, Demo Day and investor pitch opportunities, and continued post-program mentoring and ecosystem support.
- Duration
- 3 months
- Application fee
- Free
Timelines & Process
Application Fee
Free
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Samriddhi Acceleration Program 2.0 offer?
A 12-14 week hybrid acceleration cohort with workshops on business strategy, market access, financial planning and technology integration, expert mentorship, Demo Days and investor pitch opportunities, and continued post-program mentoring.
Who can apply?
Early or growth stage startups working in CleanTech and Waste Management, Energy, Manufacturing, Semiconductors, Defence, or SpaceTech.
When does the cohort start and how long is it?
The cohort starts in June 2026 and runs for 12-14 weeks (approximately three months) in hybrid mode.
What is the application deadline?
Applications close on 31 May 2026.
Is there a cash grant?
No direct cash grant is advertised. The program's value is in the structured curriculum, mentorship, Demo Day and investor pitch exposure, and ecosystem support.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
