Accelerate
An exclusive growth program for high-potential startups and SMBs in the scaling stage — with venture-specific support and a structured path to market expansion, job creation, and funding readiness.
Are you an SMB ready to scale — or an incubator helping ventures grow? Choose accordingly:
Scaling in emerging hubs comes with unique challenges — from funding gaps and talent depth to limited market access. Wadhwani Accelerate helps you overcome these barriers with structured interventions, personalized support, and ecosystem connects tailored for your growth stage.
We work closely with scaling-stage startups and SMBs, helping you break barriers in revenue, funding, hiring, and market access.
Over a 20-week focused, high-touch journey, we help you:
Expand into new markets (domestic & global)
Sharpen your fundraising strategy
Build a winning leadership team
Access decision-makers in corporates and government
Create real job impact and economic value
Who Should Apply?
We’re looking for registered ventures that are ready to scale and create real economic value.
The ideal SMB:
- Has a scalable business or revenue model
- Is investment-ready with strong financial health
- Shows a clear execution and scaling roadmap
- Aligns with government-priority sectors
- Is led by a committed and capable founder team
- Has the potential to create 100+ jobs within 3 years
How Does Wadhwani Accelerate Work?
Selection
Rigorous evaluation by Wadhwani Foundation teams and external experts
Portfolio Formatio
1000 ventures annually across 5 hubs
Personalized mentoring & coaching
Up to 50 hours annually
Growth Scorecard
Customized action plan and quarterly progress reviews
Resource Access
Funding, market linkages, talent, and government connect
Jobs & Economic Impact
Quarterly tracking of job creation and revenue impact
What You Get
- Dedicated Venture Partner
- Customized Growth Scorecards
- Investor Roadshows
- Corporate Pilots & Market Access
- Sector-Specific Playbooks
- GenieAI Platform
- Global & Regional Market Access
- 1:1 support from experienced operators who guide your growth
- Community engagemCustom quarterly roadmaps with revenue, job creation & funding milestones ent & networking
- Curated connects with investors who fund traction-stage ventures
- Entry points to enterprise customers and government stakeholders
- Proven strategies tailored to your industry
- Continued access to expert support and tools beyond the program duration
- Strategic connects across corporate and public sectors
What to Expect
We offer these services at zero cost given our Foundation’s mission
The programs are fully funded by the philanthropy of our Founder and Chairman, Dr Romesh Wadhwani
A talented powerhouse of 200 full-time employees who drive our initiatives from the ground up.
Outpace, outgrow, outshine with Accelerate.
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