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About 

A dedicated platform to support startups in the assistive technology space. Through mentoring, funding, networking, and resources, our programme seeks to accelerate the development and cutting-edge solutions that can improve the quality of life for millions of people with disabilities across Asia

Built through strategic partnerships with nonprofits, funders, government bodies, and the private sector, it supports entrepreneurs developing inclusive assistive technologies by providing access to business services, clinical expertise, research, and testing labs. Our goal is to accelerate innovation, expand access to assistive technologies, and establish India as a global leader in inclusive innovation.

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Programme Benefits

What's in it for founders

Whether you're fine tuning an idea, perfecting a prototype, or testing an MVP, the Accelerator propels your innovation. On offer is cross sectoral expertise, clinical guidance, testing facilities, resources, and network you need to succeed in a sector that has the potential to improve the lives of over a billion people with disabilities. This rigorous, no-cost programme is for determined founders driven to create solutions that can shape an inclusive world.

Transformative Learning Experience

The accelerator offers an immersive learning experience through a series of workshops and guest lectures that cover key facets of a venture - user/consumer needs, market analysis, product design, and business development. Over the 12 weeks of learning, this dynamic curriculum equips founders with the skills to frame and solve consumer problems, build resilience, and navigate the challenges of starting a business.
The accelerator’s toolkits, mentors and other resources prepare founders for long-term success.

Two-Way Mentoring

Brijdd Accelerators integrate both group and one-on-one mentoring sessions to foster growth and collaboration. Founders will be paired with experienced mentors who bring deep expertise in areas such as design, product development, disability, infrastructure, policy, and business—tailored to the needs and stage of each startup. Our unique two-way mentoring approach allows founders to tackle real-world challenges while offering mentors valuable insights into emerging innovations. Mentors will engage with founders regularly, providing critical feedback to drive rapid progress.

Product Labs

Designed to accelerate the development of market-ready products, Product Labs offer both physical and virtual facilities for founders to rapidly iterate on product ideas and prototypes. Depending on their needs, founders will collaborate with partners and developers, receiving invaluable feedback from mentors, external experts, and pilot users. These time-bound labs provide a hands-on environment to fast-track product and solution development, preparing founders for successful launches.
Additionally, founders can continue engaging with active labs for up to a year after completing their cohort, further refining their innovations.

Networks that work

Developing an effective network is a key ingredient in your success. Include Events, a series of ecosystem events form a core part of Brijdd Accelerators, offering founders access to a variety of sessions, cafes & chats with fellow entrepreneurs, investors, disability advocates, policy influencers, product leaders, and keynote speakers from the fields of assistive technology (AT) and entrepreneurship. These events provide invaluable opportunities for founders to connect with industry leaders and influencers, helping them build relationships that facilitate success of your ventures in the long run.

Brijdd Feeds: Elevating Your Venture

Unlike traditional demo days, Brijdd Feeds offers not one, but a distinctive set of closed door sessions designed to provide valuable feedback and support. Founders have the unique opportunity to pitch their products and ventures to a carefully selected panel of experts, target consumers, and investors. These sessions are not just about showcasing ideas—they’re focused on refining and strengthening your solution to make it truly market-ready. Winning ventures will receive continued support through introductions to key innovators and investors, with backing extending well beyond the completion of the accelerator cohort.

Brijdd Spark: Connecting Ventures with Opportunity

Brijdd Spark is a series of exclusive, invitation-only events designed to connect ventures with investors and funders. Open to selected ventures across all Brijdd cohorts, these events are not cohort-specific and are facilitated through a rigorous Brijdd-led selection process. Hosted physically, Brijdd Spark is not available in virtual or hybrid formats and takes place across various locations. Brijdd Spark aims to accelerate innovative enterprises, fostering an ecosystem that drives inclusive and equitable economic growth.

Office Hours

Office hours is your we time with the Brijdd Acceleration team and select mentors. This does not stop even after you have completed one or more acceleration programmes. We host office hours year round, across different locations, and founders and learners from all previous batches can book a slot whenever they want. This is a key element of Brijdd's concierge acceleration experience where every founder and learner knows they have a full team of zero equity support available to them when they need a suggestion, introduction or solution.

Eligibility Conditions

Commitment

You can commit to at least attending more than 80% of the programme, though 100% is preferred. At least 6 hours of commitment per week for two weeks.

Coachable

You are receptive to feedback, eager to learn, and value diverse perspectives to make well-informed decisions for your clinic or practice.

Entrepreneurial Mindset

We are seeking entrepreneurially minded participants who are ready to dive in and learn more about creating or scaling their venture

Venture Stage

Your venture or organisation is already registered and its not been more than 3 years since registration. This programme is ideal for early stage ventures.

Product Stage

You have a prototype or MVP that is at least TRL3. The product is an Assistive Technology product or solution. You are willing to discuss and share product or solution related information with mentors and experts participating in the cohort

Why Now?

India has one of the world’s largest populations of people with disabilities, more than 26 million people are living with disabilities in the country. and the need for innovative assistive technologies is more pressing than ever. From mobility aids to communication tools, and inclusive education systems to accessible infrastructure,

the potential for tech-driven solutions is vast. However, despite the rapid advancements in technology, many of these innovations remain inaccessible, unaffordable or poorly distributed across the country. By supporting AT founders our goal is to foster a thriving AT Innovation ecosystem that shapes a better inclusive future for billions.

InnovAbility

Accelerators

InnovAbility

Shaping Inclusive Futures through an assistive technology accelerator

Application Guidance for Brijdd Accelerators for idea or early stage ventures

Application Guidance for Brijdd Accelerators for idea or early stage ventures

Brijdd's venture accelerators are designed for passionate, determined entrepreneurs with a strong bias towards execution rather than just ideation.
Get guidance on the application process for Brijdd's Accelerators for idea, new & early stage ventures and get started on your entrepreneurial journey

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Participate in an upcoming cohort

Brijdd uses a unique flexible application process to expand access to acceleration. You can mention the preference for a specific cohort when you apply or leave it to us to match you to a cohort that suits your needs.

Summer Cohort Starts

15 May 2025

Location - Delhi & Gurugram

Country - India

Apply Before

25 Mar 2025

Status - Upcoming

Winter Cohort Starts

15 July 2025

Location - Chennai, Kolkata

Country - India

Apply Before

25 May 2025

Status - Upcoming

BRICS Cohort

15 October 2025

Location - Jakarta

Country - Indonesia

Apply Before

25 Aug 2025

Status - Upcoming

Nepal Cohort Starts

15 January 2026

Location - Kathmandu

Country - Nepal

Apply Before

25 Nov 2025

Status - Upcoming

Next Summer Cohort Starts

15 April 2026

Location - Remote

Country - India

Apply Before

25 Feb 2026

Status - Upcoming

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