Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027

The Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 is a 12-month virtual program now in its eleventh year. It helps businesses in the sanitation economy scale faster by connecting entrepreneurs with global business leaders, corporate mentors, and investors. The aim is to drive progress toward SDG 6 (sanitation for all). So far, the program has supported 111 SMEs, positively impacting over 13 million lives daily and helping alumni unlock $49 million in finance.

This accelerator accepts startups operating in emerging markets across Asia (including India), Africa, and Latin America. Selected ventures get 12 months of expert support, business model coaching, corporate mentorship from multinational partners, and access to investment opportunities. The entire program runs virtually. Applications close on April 30, 2026, and the programme starts in January 2027.

• Revenue‑stage startups building sustainable sanitation or circular economy solutions.
• 12-month virtual program with corporate mentorship and access to investment.
• Applicants must serve low‑income or underserved customers in emerging markets like India.
• To date, the accelerator has supported 111 SMEs, impacting over 13 million lives daily.
• Alumni have unlocked $49 million in finance through program connections.
• Applications close April 30, 2026; the program starts in January 2027.

Your startup must be an SME operating in an emerging market such as India, other Asian countries, Africa, or Latin America. It should have a scalable, commercially viable business model that provides sanitation solutions in new, customer-centric ways. The product or service must be part of the Sanitation Economy — covering sanitation access, hygiene, waste management, or related WASH challenges. It must be innovative, replicable, and proven with demonstrated traction (early‑concept or pre‑revenue ideas are not suited). Serving low‑income or underserved customers should be core to the business model, backed by real‑world deployment or commercial viability. There are no restrictions based on where the founders live or where the business is incorporated, as long as the business operates in an eligible emerging market. Indian startups working in urban or rural sanitation, community hygiene, waste‑to‑value solutions, or WASH infrastructure are especially encouraged to apply.

Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 is open to startups at any stage. It is open to startups registered anywhere in India.

The most recent application window for Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 closed on 30 Apr 2026. Many programmes run repeat cohorts, so it is worth checking the official site for the next round.

The accelerator offers 12 months of expert support, business model coaching, corporate mentorship from multinational partners, and access to investment opportunities for sanitation economy startups.

Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027 is offered by Toilet Board Coalition, a non-profit foundation. It is delivered directly by Toilet Board Coalition as a grant. You can verify current details and timelines on the provider's official website before applying.

Before you apply to Toilet Board Coalition Accelerator 2027, 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.