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.
Success Stories
Participating in the Liftoff Propel program by the Wadhwani Foundation provided me with invaluable knowledge and insights into the world of fundraising for startups
Praveen Kumar
Founder, Yuvayana Tech and Craft Private Limited
We have got a very good opportunity from Wadhwani Foundation and would like to go with all the information and the guidance that have been provided to us in the Liftoff Propel program, it also helped us with boosted confidence.
Susheel Shetty
Founder, Rootskart
Wadhwani Foundations's program for startups - Liftoff Propel is a great one because it helped me get more insights in the areas of improvement for my business which is Branding, Packaging and Fund Raising.
Ajay Bhuwalka
Founder, Urban Monk Private Limited
Liftoff Propel program equipped me with the knowledge, network, and mindset necessary to pursue my entrepreneurial dreams with passion and purpose. I highly recommend it to anyone aspiring to make their mark in business.
Rohit Anand
Founders, Rosa Tech
Attending the Wadhwani Liftoff Propel Program was a truly transformative experience. The insightful sessions led by industry experts and hands-on workshops honed my entrepreneurial skills.
Anirban Mohanty
Founder, Let's driEV
