ABOUT THE PROGRAM
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has hand-picked T-Hub as its accelerator partner to run a tailored acceleration program for startups working on IT / software products under the SAMRIDH scheme. The focus is to help scale such startups and take their product to the next level of commercialization.
MeitY is strongly committed to boosting entrepreneurial ventures with the belief that right funding at the right time is crucial to the sustainability of a business. By creating access to funds and liquidity infusion, the SAMRIDH scheme along with T-Hub’s support will aid potential startups with their business expansion plans.
T-Hub, India’s leading innovation hub and ecosystem enabler, will facilitate co-investment, bring together mentors, industry experts, investors, academia and other relevant agencies to help develop go-to-market plans, build scalable business models, and strengthen sales and pitch strategies to enhance startups’ efforts.
Collectively, the program will endeavor to take innovators and startups to the next level of their innovation journey with respect to product, market, technology, and investment readiness.
WHAT'S IN FOR STARTUPS
- The top 8 startups selected for this program are offered an investment of upto ₹40 lakhs from MeitY and an additional ₹40 lakhs from other co-investors.
- An opportunity to pitch their unique solution to marquee investors.
- The selected startups will be offered personalized mentorship with industry leaders.
- Access to T-Hub’s network of mentors, industry experts, investors, service providers, community/ecosystem, etc., to make the startups market-ready.
- Refine business models, GTM strategy, Legal Assistance for all matters (IP, Incorporation, etc.), capacity enhancement, product enhancement, expert diagnostic for market research and product positioning, and investment guidance.
- Access to a series of bootcamps and interventions to enhance knowledge of the startups.
FOCUS AREAS
Technology
PROGRAM TIMELINE
ABOUT T-HUB
T-Hub (Technology Hub) is an innovation hub and ecosystem enabler. Based out of Hyderabad, India, T-Hub leads India’s pioneering innovation ecosystem and is the world’s largest innovation campus. Over the six years, T-Hub has pivoted around the 6Ms (Money, Market, Motivation, Manpower, Mentors, Methodologies) and 2Ps (Partnerships & Policy advisory) framework with a mission of driving results and collaboration for entrepreneurs’ success. It has delivered 100+ innovation programs so far, creating an impact for startups, corporations, and other innovation ecosystem stakeholders. Since inception, it has provided over 2000 national and international startups with access to better technology, talent, mentors, customers, corporates, investors, and government agencies.
For more information about T-Hub, visit www.t-hub.co.
ABOUT MeitY
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is a full-fledged ministry under the Union Government. It was formed after the bifurcation of the Department of Electronics & Information Technology from the Ministry of Communications & Information Technology in 2016. MeitY’s mission is to promote e-Governance for empowering citizens, promoting the inclusive and sustainable growth of the Electronics, IT & ITeS industries, enhancing India’s role in Internet Governance, adopting a multipronged approach that includes development of human resources, promoting R&D and innovation, enhancing efficiency through digital services and ensuring a secure cyberspace.
For more information, visit: www.meity.gov.in
