DTC Accelerate -- ClimateTech (Agri and Water Tech)
Funds climate, agri, and water-tech startups from a shared pool of up to Rs. 25 lakh.
This is a flagship acceleration program under the 100 Startups 100 Days initiative, run jointly by iHub-AWaDH at IIT Ropar and Nasscom Deeptech. It combines mentorship, resources, and industry network access with a shared funding pool for selected startups. Applications are submitted directly to AWaDH, IIT Ropar.
Aimed at early-stage AgriTech and WaterTech startups with a technology-driven, deep-tech angle, building solutions in sustainable agriculture or water innovation.
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