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build3 Impact Accelerator Cohort 10
Ten-week paid accelerator for impact ventures with conditional investment of INR 25 lakh for selected startups.
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Funding amount
Selected startups may receive INR 25 Lakhs investment; INR 39,900 program fee applies
Scheme
build3 Impact Accelerator
Open for
The program fee is INR 39,900 for one founder., An additional INR 5,900 is charged for each participating co-founder., The program includes weekday live sessions from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and two in-person bootcamps in Goa., Participation does not guarantee investment.
Deadline
Applications close 15 October 2026; the cohort starts 16 November 2026
About the Program
The build3 Impact Accelerator is a ten-week venture-building program for startups creating measurable benefits for people or the planet. The current cohort combines daily live sessions, mentorship, two Goa bootcamps and investor pitching.
Eligibility requirements
- The startup must be impact driven, advance the UN Sustainable Development Goals or demonstrably benefit people or the planet.
- Applicants may range from the idea stage to a functional early-stage business.
- Technology and non-technology startups may apply, subject to the final application terms.
Offerings / Benefits
- Ten-week accelerator with daily live co-building sessions.
- One-to-one mentorship from founders, operators and investors.
- Two in-person Goa bootcamps.
- Tools, templates and discounts advertised at more than INR 1.5 lakh.
- Pitch practice and Demo Day access.
- Lifetime founder-community membership.
- Selected startups may receive INR 25 lakh investment and enter an additional three-month venture-builder phase.
- Up to 24 months of continuing support may be available.
Sectors supported
Impact ventures aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals or benefiting people and the planet.Social Impact
Selection process
- Applicants are selected through an interview-based process.
- Participating startups complete the ten-week accelerator and pitch through Zebra Tank and Demo Day activities.
- Startups demonstrating sufficient capability, conviction and execution may advance to the investment committee and receive funding.
- The current page states that approximately 3,000 founders apply and around 70 are selected for each cohort.
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