Digi SAPNE 3.0 – Startup Acceleration Program for North East

Digi SAPNE 3.0 is a startup acceleration program from AIC-SMU Technology Business Incubation Foundation, supported by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology. It helps early-stage technology entrepreneurs from India’s Northeastern states access funding, mentorship, markets and investor networks.

• Applicants must be early-stage entrepreneurs or startups from Northeast India.
• The startup must use technology to create economic, commercial or social impact within the region.
• Detailed requirements concerning DPIIT recognition, incorporation, founder ownership, revenue and technology-readiness level are n/a.

• Grant pool of up to ₹80 lakh to support selected startups.
• Growth Hack Program covering business strategy and new growth opportunities.
• Market Access Program for customer discovery and market expansion.
• Mentorship, startup resources and ecosystem networking.
• Investor Meet and Demo Day before investors and industry leaders.
• The amount and disbursement terms applicable to each selected startup are n/a.

• Applications are submitted through the official Accubate form.
• Shortlisted startups are expected to participate in acceleration, mentorship and market-access activities before the Investor Meet and Demo Day.
• Detailed evaluation criteria, cohort size and funding milestones are n/a.