Assistance for Participation in Acceleration Programs — Eligibility Criteria

To qualify for this assistance, startups must meet several key criteria:

• The startup must hold valid recognition from the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Government of India. This recognition is essential for validating the startup's innovative nature and enabling access to various government support schemes.

• The business must be officially registered and primarily based within the state of Haryana. This ensures the program directly benefits the state's economy and its local entrepreneurial talent pool.

• Applicants must be actively participating in, or have received an acceptance into, a legitimate domestic or global accelerator program. A bona fide program typically features a structured curriculum, mentorship, and a proven track record of supporting startup growth.

• This program is open to startups across various development stages, including idea, product, and revenue stages.

• Eligible legal structures include Private Limited Companies, Limited Liability Partnerships (LLPs), and Partnerships.

• Formal proof of enrollment, such as an acceptance letter or offer of participation from the accelerator program, is required. Additionally, comprehensive bills and invoices for program fees and all related expenses, such as travel and lodging, must be submitted to process the reimbursement claim.

Assistance for Participation in Acceleration Programs is open to startups at the idea, product and revenue stage. The programme is targeted at startups registered in Haryana. Applicants should be registered as private limited, llp and partnership. Applicants must hold DPIIT (Startup India) recognition.