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iAccelerate 4.0 , Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups
by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub)
Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype and Product (TN-HAPP), branded as iAccelerate 4.0, is a 12-week intensive and structured hybrid accelerator programme designed to help hardware startups in Tamil Nadu move from concept stage to production-ready products. The program is implemented by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub) and focuses on providing government-subsidized access to professional design, prototyping, and manufacturing ecosystem support. Selected startups are onboarded
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About this scheme
Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype and Product (TN-HAPP), branded as iAccelerate 4.0, is a 12-week intensive and structured hybrid accelerator programme designed to help hardware startups in Tamil Nadu move from concept stage to production-ready products.
The program is implemented by Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT Hub) and focuses on providing government-subsidized access to professional design, prototyping, and manufacturing ecosystem support. Selected startups are onboarded into a cohort-based accelerator where they receive structured mentorship, design validation support, and connections to MSME manufacturers and industry partners.
The accelerator operates through two dedicated tracks aligned to Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), enabling startups at both early and advanced hardware development stages to participate. Financial support is provided in the form of government-backed design vouchers that can be redeemed with iTNT Hub empaneled design and manufacturing partners. The program aims to reduce product development risk, accelerate go-to-market readiness, and enable scalable manufacturing outcomes for hardware startups.
Who can apply
- The applicant must be a hardware-focused startup registered in Tamil Nadu and operational for at least one year at the time of application.
- The startup should be working on an innovative hardware product and must fall between early ideation, prototype, or pre-production stages corresponding to TRL 2, 9 depending on the selected track.
- The founding team must be willing to commit to full-time participation in the 12-week accelerator program.
- At least two-thirds of the company's directors must have a CIBIL credit score of 650 or above.
- The startup should demonstrate a genuine requirement for professional design, engineering, or manufacturing intervention and must be willing to work with iTNT Hub empaneled design partners under a tri-partite agreement.
Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
How much funding does iAccelerate 4.0 , Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups provide?
iAccelerate 4.0 , Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups provides rs. 7.5 lakh to Rs. 15 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.
Is iAccelerate 4.0 , Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups currently accepting applications?
Closed on Feb 18, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.
Does iAccelerate 4.0 , Tamil Nadu Hardware Accelerator for Prototype & Product Startups take equity?
No. This program is listed as equity-free, which means the funding does not dilute your shareholding. Review the official terms for any debt or convertible components.
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