GrowX Acceleration Program 2026
Backs India's AI-first and DeepTech startups moving from pilot to real deployment.
Run by the AI Centre of Excellence at GIFT City, GrowX is described as the centre's flagship acceleration initiative, connecting startups to government, industry, mentors, and infrastructure to refine solutions and validate use cases. The exact funding amount is not fixed -- it depends on the individual proposal and the programme's own evaluation -- and no equity is taken. Applicants apply directl…
The programme is aimed at AI-first and DeepTech startups in India that are past the pilot stage and ready for real-world deployment and scale. It favours domain-focused teams pursuing industry collaboration and public- or private-sector AI adoption, with an eye on national relevance and global competitiveness.
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