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India's startup ecosystem is supported by a growing number of accelerators and incubators. Firms like 100Unicorns have made over 200 investments, while JioGenNext has backed more than 180 companies.

These programs provide essential support for early-stage companies, with some like JioGenNext seeing over 15 exits.

Below is our list of the best 120 accelerators and incubators in India.

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Backed by Indian conglomerate Reliance Industries, JioGenNext helps startups scale through its dedicated Market Access Program. They provide founders with unique integration opportunities into the vast Jio ecosystem, offering a direct path to millions of customers.

Year Founded2014
Founders
Nº of Investments182
Nº of Exits18

100Unicorns functions as an accelerator VC, providing seed funding and mentorship to early-stage, sector-agnostic startups in India. They specialize in preparing idea-stage companies for future funding rounds by granting access to an extensive network of investors.

Year Founded2020
FoundersApoorva Ranjan Sharma, Gaurav Jain, Anuj Golecha, Anil Jain
Nº of Investments239
Nº of Exits12
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3. TLabs

TLabs accelerates the growth of Indian internet and mobile technology startups through its early-stage seed fund. Selected companies receive INR 30 Lakhs in seed funding, giving them the essential capital to build and launch their products.

Year Founded2011
FoundersAbhishek Gupta
Investment AmountINR 30 Lakhs (~$36K USD)
Nº of Investments63
Nº of Exits11

Founded by key figures from Infosys, Axilor Ventures provides early-stage capital and acceleration for startups across technology sectors including enterprise, fintech, and healthcare. They help founders navigate the challenging 0-to-1 journey through structured programs and deep mentorship.

Year Founded2014
FoundersSrinath Batni, Tarun Khanna, Senapathy Gopalakrishnan, Ganapathy Venugopal, S.D. Shibulal
Nº of Investments148
Nº of Exits10
Program TypeOn-Site
Duration (Weeks)12

AdvantEdge Founders operates as both a venture capital firm and a startup incubator, providing early-stage companies with crucial funding and hands-on support. They partner with founders from the very beginning to help them build a competitive advantage and accelerate their path to market.

Year Founded2015
FoundersKunal Khattar
Nº of Investments53
Nº of Exits8

Specializing in seed and pre-seed stage investments, Incubate Fund India provides the initial capital that Indian startups need to launch and grow. With backing from a leading Japanese venture fund, they offer founders a bridge to a global network and deep industry expertise.

Year Founded2016
FoundersNao Murakami
Nº of Investments40
Nº of Exits8

IIMA Ventures champions early-stage Indian entrepreneurs by providing crucial incubation and funding. They focus on building impactful technology companies in key sectors including IT, cleantech, healthcare, and education.

Year Founded2007
FoundersKunal Upadhyay
Nº of Investments145
Nº of Exits6
Program TypeOnline

As a member-based investor network, Faad Network provides early-stage startups with crucial capital and hands-on guidance. They specialize in connecting promising new ventures with a community of experienced investors to help them navigate the initial stages of growth.

Year Founded2015
FoundersDr.Dinesh Singh, Karan Verma
Nº of Investments96
Nº of Exits5

Fueling the next generation of retail innovation, Target Accelerators partners with tech-forward startups to solve challenges across the industry. The program provides founders with direct access to Target's scale, offering invaluable mentorship and a potential pathway to pilot their products within a global retail environment.

Year Founded2014
FoundersSudarsan Sabesan
Nº of Investments31
Nº of Exits5
Duration (Weeks)17

The India Renewable Energy Development Agency helps build out the country's green energy sector by financing renewable and energy efficiency projects. This government-backed financial institution is instrumental in scaling clean energy solutions and advancing India's energy security.

Year Founded1987
Founders
Nº of Investments9
Nº of Exits4

110 Additional India Accelerators and Incubators Worth Applying To

Our top picks are just the beginning of what India's startup scene has to offer. The programs below have collectively invested in over 3,200 companies and guided more than 90 of them to an exit.

It's a clear sign of the broad support available for founders across the country. Here’s a look at the other accelerators and incubators helping entrepreneurs get their start in India.

Accelerator/IncubatorYear FoundedNº InvestmentsNº Exits
NetApp Excellerator logo NetApp Excellerator824
thinQbate logo thinQbate2016294
Aurum Ventures logo Aurum Ventures1999114
Real Time Accelerator Fund logo Real Time Accelerator Fund2022413
India Accelerator logo India Accelerator20171773
Forge Innovation & Ventures logo Forge Innovation & Ventures2014803
Z Nation Lab logo Z Nation Lab2016423
The IIIT-H Foundation logo The IIIT-H Foundation200783
VentureNursery logo VentureNursery2012173
Startup Village logo Startup Village2012183
Mintosh Advisory logo Mintosh Advisory2017233
Avishkar accelerator logo Avishkar accelerator2008163
Marwari Catalysts logo Marwari Catalysts2019652
Accel Atoms logo Accel Atoms2008272
DLabs logo DLabs20151282
Spark10 Accelerator logo Spark10 Accelerator201572
Parampara logo Parampara2014112
Sigurd Venture logo Sigurd Venture2021212
CIIE Healthcare Accelerator logo CIIE Healthcare Accelerator200222
Rainmatter Capital logo Rainmatter Capital20161331
We Founder Circle logo We Founder Circle20201431
Turbostart logo Turbostart2019411
Maruti Suzuki Accelerator logo Maruti Suzuki Accelerator2018451
91springboard logo 91springboard201281
Mahindra Partners logo Mahindra Partners201091
GHV Accelerator logo GHV Accelerator2014221
Indigram Labs logo Indigram Labs2016391
Xelpmoc logo Xelpmoc201531
IIT Mandi Catalyst logo IIT Mandi Catalyst20163111
TIDES Business Incubator logo TIDES Business Incubator2011261
Villgro logo Villgro2001701
10000 Start-Ups logo 10000 Start-Ups2013391
Meraki Labs logo Meraki Labs202061
Eaglewings Ventures logo Eaglewings Ventures2019221
Flipkart Leap logo Flipkart Leap2007301
International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology logo International Centre for Entrepreneurship and Technology2011191
UIncept logo UIncept2015211
SIDBI Innovation & Incubation Centre (SIIC) logo SIDBI Innovation & Incubation Centre (SIIC)20001341
IITM Incubation Cell logo IITM Incubation Cell201371
IKP Knowledge Park logo IKP Knowledge Park1999191
Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP) logo Brigade Real Estate Accelerator Program (REAP)2016111
Semiconductor Fabless Accelerator Lab logo Semiconductor Fabless Accelerator Lab2019201
Meteor Venture logo Meteor Venture2021231
Amrita TBI logo Amrita TBI2008121
THE GAIN logo THE GAIN2018291
Maple Capital Advisors logo Maple Capital Advisors201051
WE Hub logo WE Hub2018411
HealthStart logo HealthStart2014181
Imperial Holdings logo Imperial Holdings2019121
ZDream Ventures logo ZDream Ventures201521
NRL iDeation logo NRL iDeation2017241
Amity Innovation Incubator logo Amity Innovation Incubator2008261
RICH Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad logo RICH Research and Innovation Circle of Hyderabad2017161
Shell E4 logo Shell E42018461
India EdisonTM Accelerator logo India EdisonTM Accelerator201941
Edupreneur Village Fund logo Edupreneur Village Fund201851
Blue Sky Angels logo Blue Sky Angels11
Adani Enterprises logo Adani Enterprises1993
PedalStart logo PedalStart202120
DevX logo DevX202011
Grip Invest logo Grip Invest20208
Caret Capital logo Caret Capital201926
Kerala Startup Mission logo Kerala Startup Mission200710
ArtPark logo ArtPark20201
iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad logo iTIC Incubator at IIT Hyderabad201524
GUSEC logo GUSEC201629
Auto Nebula Capital Advisers Private Limited logo Auto Nebula Capital Advisers Private Limited201626
Startup Buddy logo Startup Buddy20143
Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship logo Forum for Innovation Incubation Research and Entrepreneurship201826
ONGC Start-up Fund logo ONGC Start-up Fund20173
Finvolve logo Finvolve20226
Aim Capital (Earlier Aentor Finances) logo Aim Capital (Earlier Aentor Finances)20219
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park logo IIM Calcutta Innovation Park201461
Artha Venture Fund logo Artha Venture Fund201726
Nair Ventures logo Nair Ventures20172
Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship logo Society for Innovation and Entrepreneurship200489
Social Alpha logo Social Alpha201555
VentureStudio logo VentureStudio20112
O2 Angels Network logo O2 Angels Network202123
RMZ Corp logo RMZ Corp20023
KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator logo KRAFTON India Gaming Incubator9
Atal Innovation Mission logo Atal Innovation Mission20164
Bestvantage Investments logo Bestvantage Investments14
CIE IIIT Hyderabad logo CIE IIIT Hyderabad200886
Conquest logo Conquest200418
Rebalance logo Rebalance201935
Padup Ventures logo Padup Ventures201522
JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF) logo JITO Incubation and Innovation Foundation (JIIF)201724
Amplifi logo Amplifi201519
Advaya logo Advaya20233
Innovher logo Innovher20231
ACLR8 logo ACLR820233
Grapes IT Solutions logo Grapes IT Solutions20081
build3 logo build3202012
AWS Space Accelerator logo AWS Space Accelerator24
Amity Technology Incubator logo Amity Technology Incubator19
AIM Smart City logo AIM Smart City201550
Sandbox Startups logo Sandbox Startups20087
Ginserv logo Ginserv20104
Jain University Incubation Centre logo Jain University Incubation Centre20152

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