Women in Tech Accelerator by ACIC-BMU Foundation & Ideabaaz
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Quick Answer
12-week accelerator for women-led Indian tech startups , investor access, BMU infra, and government grant navigation. 3% equity.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Equity
- Provider
- ACIC-BMU Foundation
- Application deadline
- —
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
- Registrations needed
- Private Limited company registration
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 ACIC-BMU Foundation. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this funding program
The Women in Tech Accelerator is a 12-week cohort program jointly run by ACIC-BMU Foundation and Ideabaaz, built exclusively for women-led technology startups with a working MVP and early traction. It is designed to take startups from MVP to market validation, funding readiness, and real industry engagement.
The program runs in two phases. Phase 1 (Weeks 1–8) covers business model design, deployment preparation, investor readiness, and Demo Day preparation. Phase 2 (Weeks 9–12) shifts focus to performance tracking, corporate connections, and active investor engagement, culminating in a Final Demo Day broadcast on national television through the Ideabaaz platform , giving selected startups significant public and investor visibility.
Participating startups gain access to BML Munjal University's labs and R&D facilities, curated introductions to angel networks, micro-VCs, and family offices, and guided navigation of government schemes including MeitY Startup Hub and Startup India. The program is open to tech startups across domains including Healthtech, Edtech, Fintech, Climate Tech, AI & Deeptech, Manufacturing Tech, B2B SaaS, and Supply Chain , sector categories are illustrative, not restrictive.
Entry is in exchange for a 3% equity stake. No direct cash grant is disbursed by the program.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Funding providers
ACIC-BMU Foundation is the Atal Community Innovation Centre at BML Munjal University, on the Delhi–Jaipur highway at Sidhrawali in Haryana. The university set it up with the support of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, and it says its focus is on encouraging innovators inside…
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What You Get
The program does not disburse a direct cash grant. In exchange for a 3% equity stake, selected startups receive access to curated investor networks including angel networks, micro-VCs, and family offices, along with facilitated access to government-linked funding schemes based on eligibility. Any grants facilitated through schemes such as MeitY Startup Hub or Startup India are subject to the respective authority's guidelines and approvals.
- Duration
- 3 months
Timelines & Process
Selection Process
Shortlisted applicants pitch before a multi-stakeholder final selection committee comprising representatives from ACIC-BMU Foundation, Ideabaaz, investor partners, and ecosystem organisations. All scores and evaluation outcomes remain confidential; the committee's decision is final and binding with no appeals entertained.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this program open to all tech sectors?
Yes. While focus areas include Healthtech, Edtech, Fintech, Climate Tech, AI & Deeptech, Manufacturing Tech, B2B SaaS, and Supply Chain, applications from adjacent and emerging tech domains are encouraged and not restricted.
What is the equity requirement?
A 3% equity stake is taken in exchange for program participation. Any equity linked to funding raised through the program is additional and governed separately.
Does the startup need to be incorporated?
Yes. Only private limited companies are eligible. Sole proprietorships, LLPs, or unregistered entities are not eligible.
What is the national TV pitch opportunity?
Phase 2 of the program culminates in a Final Demo Day broadcast on national television through the Ideabaaz platform, giving selected startups public visibility and live investor exposure.
Is direct cash funding provided?
No direct cash grant is disbursed. The program facilitates access to government-linked funding schemes (subject to scheme eligibility) and connects startups with angel networks, micro-VCs, and family offices.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
