Early-stage startup accelerators and incubators accepting applications - India focused.

All of these programs are India-focused region. With their investment terms mentioned too with location of where they are based. Here are 7 of the most relevant ones currently open to Indian founders, with a quick snapshot of terms, timelines, and location.

• Peak XV Surge. $500K to $5M in seed capital, open architecture welcoming co-investors, equity decided case-by-case. Rolling applications, decisions made on a rolling basis. Location: Bangalore, India (also SEA).
• Accel Atoms (AI Cohort + Atoms X). Up to $2M funding plus $5M in perks, 3-month pre-seed scaling program, equity-backed with terms varying by company. Rolling for future cohorts (AI Cohort 2026 window closed Jan 26, 2026). Location: India plus Indian-origin founders globally.
• Antler India. ₹2 crore for 9% equity via co-founder matching residency; separate AI Residency offers fast-tracked ₹4 Cr for 11% plus ₹2L grant plus $1M in AI perks. Cohort-based, next intake usually announced quarterly. Location: Bangalore, India.
• build3 Impact Accelerator. ₹25L fixed investment with no upfront dilution; 1.5% equity transfers only on commencement, converts on next round at 15% discount or ₹5 Cr valuation floor after 3 years; 2.2x buyback clause for lifestyle businesses; up to 24 months of ongoing support. Cohort-based, impact-focused thesis. Location: Pune / Goa, India.
• Techstars Bangalore. $220K total: $200K uncapped MFN SAFE plus $20K for 5% equity. Fall 2026 applications open around March 2026 with deadlines likely in June 2026. Location: Bangalore, India.
• Google for Startups Accelerator: India. Equity-free, Google AI stack access, mentorship, cloud credits. Runs June to September 2026; targets seed to Series A funded AI-first startups headquartered in India. Location: India (hybrid).
• 100X.VC. Fixed ₹1.25 crore via iSAFE for 15% future equity, plus 6-week HomeRun Masterclass in Mumbai. Rolling class-based applications. Location: Mumbai, India.