India Accelerator

India Accelerator IA Impact Labs Labs recently participated in the Global Sustainability Summit 2025 by Indian Institute of Sustainable Development (IISD)-CMI, a platform that brought together industry leaders, policymakers, financial institutions, and innovators to explore sustainable development challenges and opportunities. Gunika Grover and Shraddha Johri represented our team at the event. The summit opened with a session on Sustainable Living & Lifestyle Habits, inspired by the LiFE Mission, highlighting individual and collective roles in achieving SDG 12 (Sustainable Consumption & Production) and how lifestyle changes can directly contribute to climate action. Another key discussion on Sustainable Finance covered ESG & Climate Risk Finance, Transition Finance, and India’s Climate Finance Taxonomy. Experts Shri. Ashwani Bhatia (SEBI) and Shri. Laurent Gonnet (World Bank) shared insights on ESG and blended finance models for climate mitigation and adaptation. Gunika Grover moderated the session on Strengthening the Startup Ecosystem. This discussion delved into empowering startups and their seamless integration into larger industry value chains. The panel featured Palak Kaur Bhatia (Startup India, Ministry of Commerce & Industry), Sanid Patil (Invest India), Soumanil Mukherjee (Office of Principal Scientific Adviser to GoI), Vinamra Mishra, CEng,MIMechE (Ministry of MSME), Kritika M (NASSCOM), and Rohit Kumar (AIM, NITI Aayog), who collectively addressed the policy, funding, and support mechanisms needed to accelerate the startup ecosystem in sustainability and deep-tech sectors. The summit also addressed the future of Sustainable Cities & Construction Management, emphasizing India's leadership in sustainable urban infrastructure, energy efficiency, and maximizing renewable energy deployment. Ashish Bhatia Munish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Abhijit B. Anusmita Mahanta Dr. Diksha Tiwari

We had had the privilege of attending the 5th Annual BRICS CCI WE Women’s Summit 2025, where the theme ‘Women Changemakers: Transforming the World, Shaping the Future’ set the stage for powerful conversations. Shraddha Johri (from the Impact Labs thesis) and Dr. Diksha Tiwari (from the Healthcare thesis) attended the event which celebrated the remarkable impact of women—leading ventures, driving technology, and transforming economies across BRICS nations. It was truly inspiring to witness discussions around financial inclusion for women entrepreneurs, expanding cross-border trade, and strengthening women’s leadership in business and governance. The vision of “development of women, women-led development, and women making the development” echoed strongly with what we believe at India Accelerator. With women at the helm of key verticals, driving investments, and mentoring the next generation of leaders, we are committed to fostering an ecosystem where women thrive as equal stakeholders in progress. BRICS Chamber of Commerce & Industry India Accelerator IA Impact Labs Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia Deepak Sharma John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Abhijit B.

Calling All Women Innovators! ?? On the occasion of Women's day, India Accelerator is presenting unique opportunity for Women in Tech. It is your launchpad to success. If you're a woman-led startup with a game-changing idea, this is your chance to pitch to top investors, mentors and industry leaders. ?? Don’t miss this opportunity and gain access to IA's exclusive ecosystem by showcasing your innovation! Click on the link below to apply: https://lnkd.in/dX2Brge2 Take your tech-innovation to the next level! ?? #womeninnovation #womenintech #techfirst #womenstartups #womenfounders #IAecosystem Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia Deepak Sharma John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Abhijit B.

A Shout-Out To Women Entrepreneurs in Tech ?? This is Your Moment! ?? The future of innovation is female-led—and we at India Accelerator are here to make it happen! #IAFoundHer is your gateway to funding, expert mentorship and a thriving startup ecosystem. If you’re a woman founder ready to disrupt the tech space, this is your chance to shine! ? Big Announcement: Registrations For The Most Awaited Demo Day Are Open Now! Apply today and take your startup to the next level! ?? https://lnkd.in/dX2Brge2 Stay Tuned For More Exciting Updates! #IAFoundHer #InternationalWomensDay #MakeitBig #Fundraising #TechStartups #WomenInTech #TechnologyFirst #TechCompanies #WomenLedVentures Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia Deepak Sharma John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Abhijit B.

PARIVARTAN 3.0: Kolkata Climate Week | April 2025 India Accelerator IA Impact Labs Labs is partnering with Centre For Global Affairs and Public Policy/CGAPP for Kolkata Climate Week 2025, a Climate-Tech Summit on April 10-11! The summit will convene policymakers, civic leaders, climate-tech startups, incubators, accelerators, philanthropies, corporates, academia, investors, NGOs, and other stakeholders to mainstream climate-tech solutions for urban resilience. As cities face the urgent challenges of a warming planet, governance and innovation must work hand in hand to drive transformation. This summit will serve as a catalyst for partnerships between government and innovators to build sustainable and adaptive urban solutions. Why Join Kolkata Climate Week? ?- Engage with decision-makers in climate policy and governance ?- Showcase and scale breakthrough climate-tech innovations ?- Forge funding and strategic partnerships with investors, corporates, and ecosystem enablers ?- Pitch to investors & industry leaders Who Should Apply? - Climate-Tech Startups (Energy, Mobility, Water, Waste, Resilience Tech) - Beyond-Climate Innovators (AI, Robotics, Fintech, Healthcare, Deep Tech for Social Impact) Apply Now: [https://lnkd.in/gxuuswDx] #iaimpact #IndiaAccelerator #Parivartan3 #KolkataClimateWeek #ClimateTech #Sustainability #Innovation #StartupEcosystem #UrbanResilience Amwoodo / Agni Mitra / StartupNews.fyi / T-Hub / VERA / SAMVEDANAM Consulting and Learning Solutions Private Limited / Innoscale Global Foundation / WeIncubate / Indian Youth Climate Network / Innovation and Incubation Cell (IIC), IIT Kharagpur Munish Bhatia Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Arindam Mukhopadhyay John Thomas Abhay Chawla Deepak Sharma Samir Chopra Anindya Sengupta Archana Joshi Arnab Mandal ashish vasudev Dhruv Suri Shikha Dhawan, PhD, PGDM Rajive Gulati Raj Kumar Jani Neelam Pandita Deepak Gadhia Manish Saini Premraj Keshyep Shobha Raghavan Ramneek Bhatia Biplabketan Paul Sonal Jain Baid Noopur Jhunjhunwala Prashant Mandke Meeta Thareja

We are excited to be a part of HSR Founders Club's 'Product Week'- a 4 day event at IIM Bangalore (NSRCEL) where 100+ startups are participating and culminates into a demo day of 4-6 startups. We will be participating in this demo day as a VC and an Investment Partner for selecting high-potential AI and deeptech startups. HSR Founder Club is a collection of 800+ startups working from HSR Layout (Silicon Valley of Bangalore). Looking forward to meeting amazing founders! Rejoe Sudarsan Manoj Bajaj Rison Simon Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia Deepak Sharma John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Vasu Gupta

India Accelerator in collaboration with The Doctorpreneur Academy (TDA) , i-Hub Gujarat, Finvolve and Indian Medical Association (IMA Gujarat), hosted a Bootcamp on “Early Stage Startup Investment Fundamentals For Doctors and Healthcare Professionals " on 16th February at i-Hub Gujarat. Expert-led sessions by Munish Bhatia (Co-founder, India Accelerator) and Apoorva Vora (Co-founder, Finvolve) provided in-depth insights into startup investment fundamentals, valuation strategies, portfolio building, and why doctors should explore this asset class. The interactive discussions and real-world insights?opened doors to exciting investment opportunities in the startup ecosystem. Empowering doctors and?medical professionals with the knowledge to make informed investment decisions and drive innovation in healthcare! #StartupInvestments #HealthcareInnovation #Doctorpreneurs #EarlyStageFunding #IndiaAccelerator Amit Singh Moga(IIM A, IIT R) Dr.Pranav Sharma Shilpa Malik Anupam Lavania Devansh Parikh Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Deepak Sharma John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra Nikhil Suthar Anusmita Mahanta Dr. Diksha Tiwari

The herSTART 4.0 Accelerator Program has officially kicked off with 50 startups from various sectors across PAN India, and we are proud to join as an Accelerator Partner with GUSEC! The first session on "Refining the Business Model for Growth" with Mr. Deepak Sharma (Co-founder & Managing Partner, IA) offered valuable insights on building a strong value proposition and driving sustainable business growth. The session began with an orientation on Accelerator Fundamentals by Mr. Sanyam Chhajed (GUSEC) and Mr. Arindam Mukhopadhyay (Partner, IA), setting the stage for an insightful discussion. Looking forward to many more insightful sessions with experts, covering key topics essential for startup success, along with industry connects to enable business partnerships and potential collaborations! #herSTART #IndiaAccelerator #GUSEC #StartupGrowth #WomenEntrepreneurs #AcceleratorProgram Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia John Thomas Samir Chopra Srishti Arora Anusmita Mahanta Nikhil Suthar

Empowering Leadership with Knowledge India Accelerator is proud to play a role in shaping the future of the startup investment ecosystem in India! Recently, Anmol Sawhney, our Investments Lead was invited to deliver an insightful session to the senior leadership team of STPI - Software Technology Parks of India during a 3-day training program conducted by IIM LUCKNOW ENTERPRISE INCUBATION CENTRE (IIML EIC).? The session focused on demystifying Alternative Investment Funds (AIFs), equipping the STPI officials with a comprehensive understanding of this crucial investment vehicle. It was a privilege to contribute to such a dynamic forum and exchange knowledge with key decision-makers who are shaping India's technological and entrepreneurial landscape.? At India Accelerator, we pride ourselves on being pioneers in the startup investment and AIF space:?? ?? **4 Active AIFs** driving innovation across multiple sectors.?? ?? An **upcoming GIFT City Fund**, reinforcing our commitment to fostering cutting-edge ventures.?? ?? A robust ecosystem supporting startups from ideation to exits, with a proven track record of delivering value to investors and entrepreneurs alike.? Our mission is to catalyze the growth of India’s startup ecosystem by creating meaningful opportunities for investors and enabling transformative ideas to flourish. Moments like these reflect our commitment to thought leadership and collaboration in advancing India’s innovation journey.? A big thank you to IIM LUCKNOW ENTERPRISE INCUBATION CENTRE (IIML EIC) and STPI - Software Technology Parks of India for this opportunity to share our insights and work together toward a brighter, innovation-driven future. Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia Deepak Sharma John Thomas Arindam Mukhopadhyay Samir Chopra

India's defense landscape is undergoing a rapid transformation, driven by AI, robotics, and autonomous systems. With advancements in autonomous systems, unmanned vehicles, and AI-powered decision-making, startups are playing a crucial role in strengthening national security and modernizing defense operations. Our Lead Advisor, RUMS Lt Gen Anil Chait, shares his insights on how these emerging technologies are shaping the future of warfare, intelligence, and strategic defense capabilities. From surveillance and reconnaissance to combat-ready automation, India is witnessing a paradigm shift in its defense ecosystem—one that is being driven by innovation at the grassroots level. At IA, we are committed to supporting this revolution through our thesis, RUMS (Robotics, Unmanned Systems, and Space). We are actively looking for groundbreaking startups in AI, robotics, and defense tech to scale their impact. If you're building the next wave of defense innovation, we want to hear from you! ?? Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dvkNTwar #DefenseTech #AI #Robotics #NationalSecurity #AutonomousSystems #IA #RUMS #StartupInnovation Arindam Mukhopadhyay Rumman K. Ashish Bhatia Mona Singh Abhay Chawla Munish Bhatia Deepak Sharma John Thomas Samir Chopra