IIT Startups Accelerator Program – Cohort 16

About

Early-stage startups with at least one IIT alumnus founder or co-founder can apply to a non-profit accelerator cohort that provides 1:1 mentoring, workshops, investor connections, and a Demo Day pitch opportunity.

Benefits

• 🤝1:1 mentoring
  Selected cohort startups receive hands-on 1:1 mentoring from successful entrepreneurs and seasoned industry experts.
• 🎓Workshops
  IIT Startups conducts workshops covering all aspects of a startup’s journey, though access specifics for Cohort 16 are not stated.
• 💼Investor connections
  Cohort members are connected with corporate investors and venture capitalists through Demo Days and other social events.
• 🎤Demo Day
  Selected startups pitch to investors and the startup community during Demo Day.
• 🌐IIT alumni network
  Participants can connect into an IIT alumni startup community that the organizer describes as 11,000+ strong.

Eligibility Criteria

• At least one founder or co-founder must be an IIT alumnus
• The Cohort 16 announcement targets ambitious, early-stage startups, though the mandatory status of the early-stage description is not explicitly stated

Target Sector

Sector agnostic, 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

Target Location

No explicit geographic eligibility restriction is stated; the program is aimed at startups with at least one IIT alumnus founder or co-founder, and IIT Startups describes a global alumni network spanning the US, India and beyond, but residency, nationality, or incorporation requirements are not specified.