Startup accelerators in India
India’s startup ecosystem is one of the fastest-growing anywhere, and its accelerators reflect that, from fintech and SaaS to deep tech and social impact, with both equity and grant-backed programs.
These are the India-based accelerators we track. Check the terms below, or get a personalized shortlist matched to your stage and sector.
Startup accelerators in India
455 accelerators
MassChallenge
Remote
16 wks · equity-free
Equity-free accelerator + non-dilutive cash prizes
Entrepreneur First (EF)
London · Paris · Bangalore · San Francisco, Global
24 wks · $250k · ~8% equity
Up to $250K + a 24-week pre-team to launch program
Antler
Multiple cities, Global
24 wks · $250k · ~10% equity
~$100K–$250K for ~10% + a 6-month residency
TAQADAM
Remote
26 wks · $40k · equity-free
KAUST six-month startup accelerator
SINE IIT Bombay
Mumbai, India
52 wks
IIT Bombay’s technology business incubator
NASSCOM 10000 Startups
New Delhi, India
NASSCOM’s national startup enablement program
Axilor Ventures
Bangalore, India
14 wks · $100k
Seed fund and accelerator by Infosys co-founders
Crucible Ignitor
Remote
equity-free
Equity-free program with mentorship and network access
CancerX Accelerator Cohort
Remote
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
Adidas Cultivate and B.L.O.O.M.
Remote
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
Danone Manifesto Ventures
Remote
$10000k
Up to $10M + a structured program
Nestle R+D Accelerator
Remote
26 wks · equity-free
Equity-free program with mentorship and network access
PepsiCo Greenhouse Accelerator APAC
Remote
$100k
Up to $100K + a structured program
The Estee Lauder Companies New Incubation Ventures
Remote
$3000k
Up to $3M + a structured program
Kering Generation Award
Remote
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
La Maison des Startups LVMH
Remote
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
Accelerate Africa Startup Programme
Remote
12 wks · equity-free
Equity-free program with mentorship and network access
Startup Wise Guys SaaS Africa
Remote
26 wks · $65k · ~12% equity
Up to €65K for ~12% + a structured program
The Baobab Network
Remote
14 wks · $100k
Up to $100K + a structured program
Odisha Tourism Acceleration Program (OTAP)
Bhubaneswar, India
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
iStart Rajasthan
Remote
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
Innovation Mission Punjab (IMPunjab) Accelerator
Mohali, India
13 wks
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
StartinUP Incubator Network
Remote
13 wks
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
iCreate ProtoQuik Launchpad
Ahmedabad, India
4 wks
Structured mentorship, curriculum, and investor access
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