DiverseAbility Founders Lab Cohort 1

About

A 16-week hybrid accelerator in India selects 10 disability-led startups or teams building for the disability market for investor readiness, mentorship and a VC Demo Day.

Benefits

• 🎯Programme
• 16-week structured accelerator programme
• 💰Investor Readiness
  Investor readiness support and a VC Demo Day
• 🤝Mentorship
  Mentorship and resilience coaching built around founder wellbeing
• 🌍Post-Acceleration Support
  Business development, geography expansion and strategic partnerships

Eligibility Criteria

• Eligible applicants include founders with disabilities building in any sector, and teams building accessible or inclusive products for the disability market; DAFL also describes PwD-led startups from ideation to growth stage. No other mandatory or preferred criteria are stated.

Target Region

India; the cohort is remote-friendly for founders anywhere in the country.

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Defense & Security, Education, Energy & Utilities, Financial Services, Government & Public Sector, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Real Estate & Construction, Retail & Consumer, Semiconductors & Electronics, Sports & Fitness, Telecommunications, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Other