Bharat Byte Accelerator Program

About

The Bharat Byte Accelerator Program offers Indian startups the chance to receive up to ₹10 lakh in funding, expert mentorship, and resources to accelerate their growth in deep technology, biotechnology, agriculture tech, and fintech, with a focus on fostering innovation in both metropolitan and rural areas.

Benefits

• 💰 Financial Support
• Up to ₹10 lakh in funding for selected startups.
• 🎓 Mentorship Program
• Access to expert mentorship and industry connections.
• 🏢 Incubation Resources
• Free incubation and acceleration resources provided to participants.
• 🎤 Exposure Opportunities
• Opportunities for showcasing at events like Demo Days and summits.
• 🌐 International Collaboration
• Possibility of international partnerships and market expansion.

Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Geographic Eligibility
• Open to startups based in India, including metropolitan and tier-2 cities, and some rural areas like Tamil Nadu's rural startup initiative.
• 💼 Business Stage
• Targeted at various stages of entrepreneurs, including student teams, researchers, and growing businesses.
• 🏢 Legal Status
• Must be a legally registered startup in India.
• 👥 Team Requirements
• Teams can include students, researchers, and professionals from diverse backgrounds.

Participation Commitments

• 📍 Physical Attendance
• Participants must attend relevant events and workshops as part of the program.
• 🎤 Presentation Requirement
• Must deliver a pitch or presentation at designated events.
• ⏰ Time Commitment
• Commitment to engage in the program activities for the duration specified.

Target Region

Open to startups across India, including rural areas.

Target Sector

Focused on deep technology, biotechnology, agriculture tech, and fintech.