AcceleratorEquity
SINE ACE — Cohort 1: Semiconductors
IIT Bombay semiconductor accelerator offering pilots, infrastructure and potential funding up to ₹5 crore.
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Funding amount
Potential funding up to ₹5 crore from SINE/Y-Point for selected companies
Scheme
Acceleration through Collaborative Engagement
Open for
No mandatory IIT Bombay affiliation or Maharashtra registration was stated. Detailed application-form conditions could not be accessed.
Deadline
Applications close 30 October 2026, according to the organiser announcement; closing time n/a
About the Program
A 12–18-month accelerator for semiconductor ventures, covering mentoring, partner engagement, Demo Day and pilot execution. Planned cohort size: six to eight companies. Joining carries no fee or equity requirement.
Eligibility requirements
- Semiconductor-focused venture at or beyond TRL4 with a working, laboratory-validated prototype. Teams should be ready for customer, manufacturing and investor engagement.
Offerings / Benefits
- Pilot and co-development opportunities, fab access, mentoring, workspace and HPC resources. Advertised discounts include up to 50% on MPW tape-out and 10% on mass production. Funding is selective.
Sectors supported
Edge-AI silicon, advanced semiconductor materials, mission-critical chips, data-centre silicon, EDA, fabrication and testing.Electronics & Semiconductors
Selection process
- Initial selection details n/a. At Demo Day, customer partners shortlist pilot opportunities and investors shortlist funding opportunities.
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