For Startups
Startup Accelerator Program
Seed capital, a working build squad and weekly 1:1 mentorship — six months to get from prototype to paying customers.
FAQ
Before you apply
Equity, stage, location and funding — answered plainly.
Do you take equity in exchange for the funding?
Program terms — including capital, duration and any equity — are shared in writing before you join. Nothing is signed at the pitch stage, and you are free to walk away after reading the offer.
Who is eligible to apply?
Early-stage teams building software, AI products or tech-led services. A working prototype or a clear technical plan matters more than a polished deck, and at least one technical founder helps but is not mandatory.
Do we have to relocate to Hajipur?
The office is in Hajipur, about 30 minutes from Patna. Founders work with the build squad in person during sprints; remote weeks are possible when milestones stay on track.
What stage should the startup be at?
Idea plus evidence. A working prototype, waitlist, pilot or paying customer all count. Pure ideas without a technical plan rarely clear pitch day — a rough build plan and user conversations do.
How much funding is provided?
Capital is sized per startup against the six-month build plan — not a fixed blanket amount — and confirmed in your written offer before the program starts.
What happens after the six months?
You leave with a launched product, an investor-ready narrative and warm introductions to our network. Some teams continue as portfolio companies; others stay independent and keep us as a build partner.
Can students or solo founders apply?
Yes. Solo founders and student teams apply in every cohort — what matters is evidence and commitment. If you lack a technical co-founder, our squad covers the build while you own the business.
The Program
A six-month head start for early-stage founders
Bihar Innovation backs early-stage tech founders with more than a cheque. We put a working engineering team, a mentor and a structured six-month program behind your idea.
The program closes the gap between a good idea and a product people pay for — through seed capital, weekly one-on-one mentorship and the same team that ships our client software.
- 6
- Months Accelerator
- 1:1
- Mentorship
Seed Funding
Initial capital to cover product development and the first months of operations — sized with you before the program starts.
Tech Expertise
A working squad from our Hajipur team builds version one with you — code, design and QA — instead of leaving you to hire from scratch.
Investor Network
Introductions to angel investors and funds in our network when you are ready for the next round.
- Cohorts per year
2
Intake windows each year.
- Program length
6mo
From idea to demo day.
- Mentors
15+
Practitioners and operators, not just investors.
- Demo day
1
Every cohort ends on stage in front of real users.
Who It Is For
Four signals we look for
You have something to touch
A working prototype, a pilot or at least a technical build plan we can review — not only a slide deck.
You know your first customer
You can name the buyer, the problem and why they would switch from what they use today.
You can commit for six months
Founders based in Bihar or willing to work from the Hajipur office through the build sprints.
You are building for a large market
Software, AI or a tech-led service that can grow beyond one district or one client.
APPLICATION FUNNEL
- Applications100%
- Shortlisted32%↑ +8%
- Interviews18%↑ +4%
- Cohort admitted10%↓ −2%
The Journey
How the six months run
A structured path from application to a launched, fundable product.
- 01
Apply Online
Send the idea, the problem it solves, your deck and the team behind it. A two-page form is enough to start.
- 02
Pitch Day
Present to our panel — engineers, a founder and an operator — who ask about users, unit economics and what you have built so far.
- 03
Get Selected
Shortlisted startups receive a written offer: program dates, capital, deliverables and what we expect from you.
- 04
Build & Scale
Six months of weekly sprints, 1:1 mentorship and go-to-market support, ending with a launch and an investor-ready story.
Ready to accelerate?
Applications for the next cohort are open. Tell us what you are building and what you have proved so far.
Apply to the Next Cohort