IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 - Innovation Mission Punjab

The IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 is a four-month hybrid scale-up program run by Innovation Mission Punjab. It targets early-revenue startups that have already proven their concept through at least one commercial pilot and are now ready to scale without disrupting what already works. The program offers hands-on execution support, strategic guidance, and access to capital networks. Participants benefit from mentorship from over 180 sectoral and functional experts, connections to more than 100 active investors and relevant grant programs, and partnership opportunities with NGOs, institutions, and corporates for real-world pilot deployments. Each startup is assigned a dedicated portfolio manager who provides weekly support to remove operational bottlenecks. The accelerator is sector-agnostic and aims to strengthen Punjab’s entrepreneurial ecosystem by helping startups refine business models, expand market reach, and become investment-ready.

• Four-month hybrid scale-up program by Innovation Mission Punjab
• Open to startups with at least one commercial pilot; sector-agnostic
• DPIIT registration mandatory; startup must have a footprint in Punjab
• Mentorship from 180+ experts and connections to 100+ investors
• Dedicated portfolio manager for weekly execution support
• Partnership opportunities with NGOs, institutions, and corporates

Startups from any sector may apply; the cohort is sector-agnostic. Must have executed at least one commercial pilot. Preference is given to revenue-making companies. A Startup India (DPIIT) certificate is mandatory. The entity must be registered in India. The startup must have a mandatory footprint in Punjab, which can be through entity registration, incubation, GST registration, or operations in the state. Women founders or co-founders are encouraged to apply.

IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 - Innovation Mission Punjab is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 - Innovation Mission Punjab accepts applications on a rolling basis — there is no fixed cut-off date, so eligible startups can apply at any time. Because rolling programmes can pause without notice, confirm the window is still open on the official site before you start.

Four-month hybrid scale-up program providing hands-on execution support, strategic guidance, and access to capital networks. Benefits include mentorship from over 180 experts, connections to 100+ investors and grant programs, partnerships for pilot opportunities, and a dedicated portfolio manager for weekly support.

IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 - Innovation Mission Punjab is offered by Innovation Mission Punjab, a government body. As a government-backed grant, it is publicly funded and open to eligible startups across India. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to IMPunjab Accelerator Cohort 3 - Innovation Mission Punjab, keep the following documents ready:

• A pitch deck or short business plan describing the problem, product and traction
• Company registration documents and PAN
• Founder identification (PAN / Aadhaar) and brief profiles
• Recent financial statements or projections
• Product details — a demo, prototype or working link if available

Exact requirements are confirmed on the official application portal — treat this as a preparation checklist.