India's government-backed accelerator ecosystem includes T-Hub, NASSCOM 10,000 Startups, Atal Incubation Centres (AICs), and DST-funded Technology Business Incubators (TBIs). Accelerators provide structured 3-6 month programs combining seed capital, mentor networks, demo days, and investor access tailored to Indian market entry and scaling.
Showing 73+ programs for Indian startups
Amazon India
Free accelerator for 50 women-led businesses — 3-day bootcamp, Amazon mentorship, IIT-D resources & VC Demo Day.
Google for Startups
Equity-free accelerator for AI-first startups in India, Seed to Series A.
Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
Deep tech accelerator for startups in Tier 2/3 cities of Tamil Nadu (TRL 3+).
SIIC IIT Kanpur, Centre of Excellence for UAVs (Govt of UP & IIT Kanpur), Drone Federation of India (DFI)
Acceleration + ₹3L fellowship for DPIIT-registered drone/UAV startups at IIT Kanpur.
Karnavati Innovation and Incubation Foundation (KIIF), Karnavati University
3-week acceleration track for DPIIT-recognised women-led DeepTech startups (under 2 years).
Toilet Board Coalition
12-month virtual accelerator for sanitation economy startups serving emerging markets including India.
JSW MG Motor India, DPIIT
Innovation grant program by JSW MG Motor India for mobility solutions, open to all stages and tech areas.
Startupbootcamp India
13-week accelerator for pre-Series A DeepTech, Defense, Climate & AI startups.
Y Combinator
Global accelerator for early-stage startups with funding and mentorship
T-Hub
Mobility deeptech challenge with paid PoC and up to ₹10L funding
Techstars
Remote-first accelerator for early-stage companies requiring American timezone compatibility.
Techstars, Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States
Accelerator for healthcare startups transforming care delivery, focusing on Mid-Atlantic states.
Techstars
Accelerator for space technology startups, leveraging adjacent industries for aerospace market access.
Invention Engine
NSRCEL, Hindustan Unilever Limited (HUL), NITI Aayog, and Xynteo
Circular economy accelerator with pilot grants for TRL 5+ startups.
Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP
12-week hybrid accelerator for early-stage sector-agnostic startup
Innovation Mission Punjab
Punjab-based DPIIT startups with pilot/revenue traction
Maruti Suzuki India
Mobility and automotive tech accelerator with funded PoC by Maruti Suzuki
IIMA Ventures and Jaivel Aerospace
Pre-seed/seed deeptech fund for aerospace & defence startups
ACSEL Technology Forum
4-month AI accelerator in Karnataka for early-stage startups, up to ₹10L seed funding.
WE Hub, Government of Telangana
Accelerator for women-led startups with validated MVP and early traction/revenue in India.
888VC
AI-enabled accelerator for pre-seed/seed tech-enabled startups, $25K+ investment.