About Chitkara Xcelerator

With the aim of accelerating the growth of the startup from development to go-to-market through a structured programme, Chitkara Xcelerator- The Accelerator programme is designed for start-ups, particularly in the Agritech, HealthTech, Deeptech, IoT, Renewable Energy, EV & Smart Mobility, Drone, EdTech, Fintech, E-commerce, Social Impact, Waste Management, and other emerging sectors. It is a cohort-based, in-depth accelerator programme created to address the unique needs and problem areas of start-ups.

The Accelerator Program will combine best practices to aid start-ups in becoming profitable businesses. This programme aims to support entrepreneurs with ground-breaking ideas for positive social and economic change.

The tailored, one-on-one mentoring sessions including technical and business mentoring, will be the program's mainstay. Mentoring and support tailored to particular domains will also be offered. Also, there will be seminars and cohort-based workshops on important subjects like building a Business Model Canvas, Startup Valuation, Negotiating an investor term sheet and many more. In the end, the goal is to have given the startup the necessary resources and networks so that it may be funded by Demo-Day.

Program Highlights

  • Investment opportunities up to INR 20 Cr*(subjected to interaction with investors)
  • 3 Months Structured Accelerator Program(Online & Offline)
  • Business Mentoring & Networking Opportunities
  • Connect with VCs and Angel Investors
  • Access to Funding Support upto INR 50 Lakhs for Qualified Startups
  • Demo Day

Important Dates

  • Call for Applications: Apr 20, 2023
  • Last date for submission of applications: May 25, 2023.

Investment Partners

Ecosystem Partners

Government Partners