Accelerators backing Indian startups

US-based enterprise accelerator with 515+ alumni and 70+ acquisitions, focused on B2B startups.

Techstars functions as an accelerator for startups, with its official website located at https://www.techstars.com. This organisation provides equity funding to companies that participate in its programs. The programs offered by Techstars include: - Techstars Space Accelerator, which provides equity funding with varying amounts. - Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States, offering equity funding up to ₹2.0Cr. - Techstars Anywhere Accelerator, also providing equity funding with varying amounts.

Forum Ventures is an accelerator that also operates as a pre-seed fund. This organisation focuses on supporting B2B SaaS startups.They offer equity funding to early-stage companies. Forum Ventures provides programs designed to assist startups in their development.One of their primary programs is The Forum Accelerator. Through this initiative, eligible startups can secure equity funding of up to ₹90L. Their programs are structured to run for 15 weeks.

Multi-stage startup accelerator in Gurugram offering coworking spaces, mentorship, and structured programs across multiple Indian cities.

World's most renowned startup accelerator, funding 500+ startups per batch with $500K investment and intensive 3-month programs.

India's first accelerator VC providing seed funding, mentorship, and network access to early-stage startups.

Global hybrid accelerator supporting Responsible AI, AI for Good, and AI for All startups.

Leading crypto and AI accelerator and founder community based in New York, backing early-stage web3 and artificial intelligence startups with capital, mentorship, and a strong peer network.

Talent investor helping exceptional individuals find co-founders and build companies from scratch, with a Bangalore cohort

EWOR operates as an accelerator. This organisation focuses on a highly selective fellowship for founders, based in Europe. It provides one-on-one mentorship from unicorn founders. Further details are available on its website, www.ewor.com.

Invention Engine operates as an accelerator, specifically targeting startups in the AI and deeptech sectors. This organisation is founder-led, providing focused support to emerging ventures. Its official website is https://www.inventionengine.in. It offers investment to selected startups, with each receiving $100K. The accelerator runs a 6-month program, which is based in the Delhi NCR region. Among its offerings is the 'ACE $100k High-Touch AI Accelerator by Invention Engine'. Through this program, eligible startups can secure a grant of up to ₹90L.

Oslo-based accelerator and early-stage investor for the blue economy, backing startups that protect and restore ocean health.

India's fast-growing startup accelerator from Rajasthan, backing early-stage founders in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities.

Tech Enabling American VC Fund running a global equity accelerator with on-site hubs in San Francisco and Bangalore.

The pharma-focused accelerator for digital health startups, bridging the pharma-startup partnership gap.

Silicon Valley-born global accelerator connecting startups to corporate partners across 50+ countries.

Soma functions as an accelerator specifically for deep tech startups. It also offers a hybrid SaaS platform to support these ventures. The organisation facilitates connections between emerging deep tech companies and vital resources across government, industry, and academic fields. Its objective is to assist startups in progressing from initial concept validation through to scaling their operations. More information is available on their website at https://iasoma.com.

Global deep science VC running world-class accelerators including HAX, IndieBio, and Food-X.

Global accelerator network running industry-focused 13-week programs in Mumbai with 150+ mentors and corporate pilot access

Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP functions as an accelerator for startups. This organisation is based in Chennai. It operates with a sector-agnostic approach. The accelerator focuses on supporting early-stage founders, particularly those working within space-tech and deep-tech sectors. Vidhai & Vaanam Space LLP provides structured mentorship to help these founders build scalable products. Further details can be found on their website, https://www.vidhai.io.