Upekkha AI-First B2B Founder Program

Upekkha is an accelerator designed for AI-first B2B founders building AI-native companies. The program helps startups transition from early revenue to scalable, capital-efficient businesses through founder-focused mentorship, GTM strategy, peer learning, and access to a strong AI startup ecosystem. Unlike traditional accelerators, Upekkha does not invest capital. Instead, it works closely with founders in exchange for equity, helping them build sustainable AI businesses while retaining long-term founder control.

• Building or transitioning toward an AI-first B2B business.
• AI must be the core of the product, not an add-on.
• Early revenue stage (approximately USD 100K ARR).
• Bootstrapped or angel-funded startups.
• Founders with deep technical or domain expertise.
• Ambitious founders committed to building long-term independent businesses.

• One-on-one mentorship from experienced founders and operators.
• Cohort-based learning sessions.
• Access to a community of 350+ founders across 170+ startups.
• Cloud and AI credits from AWS, Google Cloud, and Anthropic.
• Go-to-market strategy and positioning support.
• Business model refinement.
• Peer learning and founder network.
• Access to experienced AI founders and operators.

• Application submission.
• Evaluation of startup fit.
• Founder discussions and selection.
• Onboarding into the accelerator cohort.