SAMRIDH Accelerator Program at IIMA Ventures
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Quick Answer
6-month accelerator for early-stage tech startups offering matching funding up to ₹40 Lakhs, pilot opportunities, and $500K+ in service partner credits.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIMA Ventures
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- DPIIT recognition
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIMA Ventures. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
IIMA Ventures, in collaboration with MeitY Startup Hub, offers a high-impact 6-month accelerator program for early-stage tech startups currently raising funds. The program aims to accelerate growth by providing comprehensive support and matching funding of up to ₹40 Lakhs. It includes showcase and pilot opportunities, and service partner credits worth $500K+ to help tech-driven ventures scale to the next level.
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Grant providers
IIMA Ventures is the startup incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIM Ahmedabad). It was known as IIMA-CIIE, and publicly as CIIE.CO, until it rebranded to IIMA Ventures in 2024. CIIE stands for the Centre for Innovation Incubation and Entrepreneurship, the…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹40L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Up to ₹40 Lakhs in matching funding, plus access to service partner credits worth $500K+ and pilot opportunities.
Application Process
- 1
Submit application
Apply through the Typeform application page provided by the program.
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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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the duration of the SAMRIDH Accelerator Program?
It is a 6-month high-impact accelerator program.
Who is eligible to apply?
Early-stage tech startups that are incorporated, recognized by DPIIT, and actively raising funds and seeking to scale.
How much funding can a startup receive?
Matching funding of up to ₹40 Lakhs.
What additional benefits are provided?
Showcase and pilot opportunities, as well as service partner credits worth $500K+.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
