Investor Led DeepTech Accelerator Program – Cohort 1
Six-month accelerator helping DeepTech startups become investment-ready with mentorship, investor access, and funding support.
About the Program
The Investor Led DeepTech Accelerator Program by AIC-SRM Incubation Forum is a six-month accelerator designed to help DeepTech startups transition from validated technology to investment-ready ventures. The program connects startups with leading co-investment partners while providing strategic mentorship, business support, product validation, and funding opportunities to accelerate commercialization and scale.
Eligibility requirements
- DPIIT-registered startup.
- Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 or above.
- Building DeepTech solutions in one or more focus sectors.
Offerings / Benefits
- Funding support of up to INR 15 Lakhs.
- Product design support.
- IP protection guidance.
- MVP validation.
- Manufacturing and scaling support.
- Business strategy and financial modelling.
- Co-investment partnerships.
- Mentorship from investors and ecosystem experts.
- Investor access and investment readiness support.
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Application submission.
- Screening and evaluation.
- Announcement of selected cohort.
- Due diligence.
- Programme commencement.
- Demo Day.
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