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Flagship Accelerator Program

Entrepreneurship Development Program Bridging Innovation to Market-Ready Ventures

Entrepreneurship Development Program enables Seed Funding & Growth Support for IoT Startups

★ Up to ₹1 Crore Investment
Technical & Business Mentoring
Investor Access
Government-Backed Accelerator Under NMICPS

EDP is TIH IIT Bombay's seed funding and acceleration program for promising startups working in Internet of Things (IoT) and related deep technologies.

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Seed Capital

Up to ₹1 Crore Investment

IITB Labs

World-Class Infrastructure

Mentorship

Industry & Academic Experts

Demo Days

Direct Access to Investors

GTM support

Corporate & Govt Pilots

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

What is Aarohan?

Turning Innovative Ideas into Scalable Ventures

ACCELERATION STAGE

Aarohan Startup Acceleration Package

Aarohan is not just capital - it's a complete startup support package that provides:

PILLAR 1

Seed Investment

Up to ₹1 Crore in equity or CCPS structure

PILLAR 2

Mentoring

Technical experts + business leaders guiding your growth

PILLAR 3

Investor Network

Access to VC funds, angel investors, and PE firms

PILLAR 4

Industry Access

Connections to government agencies, corporates, and customers

PILLAR 5

Infrastructure

Lab access, computing resources, prototyping facilities

PILLAR 6

Government Backing

Official support through NMICPS framework

WHY AAROHAN?

Why Apply to Aarohan? Six Reasons to Join India's Premier Seed Program

  • Significant seed capital to accelerate product-market fit
  • Flexible equity or CCPS structures
  • No dilution limits—keep your vision
  • Capital ready within months, not years
PROGRAM FEATURES

Program Benefits & Support Structure

Investment Details

Funding AmountUp to ₹1 Crore
StructureEquity / CCPS
Equity RangeTypically 7-15%
TimelineWithin 3-4 months

Mentoring & Support

Duration12-18 months support
MentorsIndustry leaders, founders, experts
Areas:
Product-market fit
Business model
Go-to-market
Fundraising prep
Team building
Operations & scale

Use of Funds

  • Product development and scaling
  • Team hiring
  • Market validation
  • Manufacturing setup
  • Working capital

Access to Ecosystem

Investor Network:
  • Venture Capital firms
  • Angel investor community
  • Corporate venture arms
  • Government entities (for procurement)
Industry Connections:
  • Fortune 500 companies
  • Government agencies
  • Potential customers & pilots
  • Technology partners
Infrastructure Access:
  • IoT labs & equipment
  • Embedded systems labs
  • Computing resources
  • Prototyping facilities
  • Conference room access
PORTFOLIO IMPACT

Aarohan's Track Record Investing in India's Next Tech Leaders

Startups Supported

70

Total Investment

₹40+ Crore

Success Rate

Strong traction and growth metrics

Domain-Wise Investment Breakdown

  • Agriculture Technology13 startups
  • Healthcare & Medical Devices23 startups
  • Industrial IoT3 startups
  • Other Domains1 startup

Agriculture Technology

13 STARTUPS

  • Precision farming solutions
  • Crop monitoring and analytics
  • IoT sensors for soil and weather
  • Impact: Helping farmers increase yields

Portfolio Companies

• Weathercast• Krishigati• AgSenses
SUCCESS STORIES

Aarohan Startups Making Impact Real Stories from India's Tech Ecosystem

Smart Agriculture (13 Companies)

  • Precision farming sensors and analytics
  • Real-time crop monitoring
  • Soil and weather IoT systems
  • Average impact: 20-30% increase in farmer income

Healthcare & Diagnostics (23 Companies)

  • Portable diagnostic devices
  • Remote patient monitoring systems
  • Telemedicine IoT platforms
  • Impact: Reaching underserved populations

Industrial IoT (3 Companies)

  • Smart factory solutions
  • Predictive maintenance systems
  • Real-time production analytics
  • Impact: 15-20% efficiency improvement

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CONTACT & INFORMATION

Program Contact Details

Office Hours

9:00 AM - 6:00 PM IST
Monday-Friday