GUSEC AccelerateBHARAT (for tech startups) get grants & prize money up to ₹22 lakhs

About GUSEC

Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC) is one of India's leading startup support systems in Gujarat. Role of GUSEC is shaping and nurturing the startup ecosystem in Gujarat.

https://gusec.edu.in/ab/

What is accelerateBHARAT?

It is a 6-week accelerator program
In this program around 10 startups will be selected on the basis of best innovative solutions across a host of sectors and technologies solving challenges of India

Preferred Sectors

Healthcare
Education
Agriculture
Infra and transportation
Financial inclusion
Environment
Clean energy

Preferred Emerging Technologies

Support from GUSEC and MeitY Startup Hub

Additional Funding Opportunities through private funding, investor, connects, etc.
Cloud Costs & Online Tools:

GUSEC partners will provide Cloud credits up to $1,00,000
Startup will access to a variety of online tools such as HubSpot, Telegram, Msg91, etc.

Validate and Pilot:
There will be pilot testing in local communities and regional areas for Idea validation

Connections: Networking opportunities with a variety of public, non-profit and private bodies
Infrastructure: Laboratory and infrastructural support will be provided
Accelerated Mentorship will be given to 10 startups for the accelerator program, all 10 startups shall undergo accelerated mentorship sessions

Program Timeline

Registration start date: 19 October 2020
Registration last date: 18 November 2020
In end of November: Shortlist of startups for the accelerator will be announced
In first week of December: 6-week accelerator will begin
In mid-January: Conclude with a pitch & demo day