MeitY's
SAMRIDH Accelerator Program
Startup Accelerator for Product Innovation, Development & Growth
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About the Program
The Startup Accelerator of MeitY for Product Innovation, Development and Growth (SAMRIDH) is an initiative by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, aimed at strengthening the startup ecosystem by supporting high-potential technology startups through accelerator programs, mentorship, investor access and matching investment support.
Atal Incubation Centre - BIMTECH has been selected by the MeitY Startup Hub as an Implementing Agency (IA) for the SAMRIDH Scheme. AIC-BIMTECH is among the leading incubators and accelerators in North India chosen to support and scale innovative technology startups under this initiative.
The program is designed to help growth-stage startups refine their value proposition, accelerate market adoption and strengthen investor readiness through a structured 6-month accelerator program supported by industry experts, mentors, corporates and investors.
The SAMRIDH initiative also focuses on enabling startups with customer connections, investor access and global market opportunities while promoting innovation-driven socio-economic impact across India.
Program Features
Powered by MeitY Startup Hub, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.
Partners
Supported by MeitY Startup Hub, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India.
Stage
Focused on growth-stage and scale-up stage technology startups.
Thematic Areas
Funding Support
Investment support through AIC-BIMTECH's investor and venture partner network.
Matching Investment
MeitY Startup Hub shall provide matching investment support up to INR 40 Lakhs on the same terms.
Funding Instrument
Compulsorily Convertible Debentures (CCD) and Compulsorily Convertible Preference Shares (CCPS).
Program Support
Selected startups receive structured acceleration and ecosystem support including:
- Investor connect and fundraising support
- Mentorship from industry leaders, founders, and domain experts
- Startup clinics and pitch readiness workshops
- Customer and corporate market access opportunities
- International market exposure and ecosystem connections
- Business scaling and go-to-market support
- Strategic guidance for growth and commercialization
Program Closed
The current cohort is now complete. Join the waitlist to receive updates about future acceleration cycles.
Stay tuned for upcoming cohorts, mentorship programs, and investor connect events.