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Accelerator New Delhi, Delhi

AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

India's first assistive-technology accelerator, with a network of 500+ AT startups and impact reaching over a million people with disabilities.

65+ startups supported 2 programs listed

About AssisTech Foundation (ATF)

AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is India's first organisation built specifically to support and grow assistive-technology startups. It sits on the NITI Aayog steering committee for India's National Strategic Framework for Assistive Technology and has set itself the goal of reaching 1 billion people with disabilities by 2030.

The foundation runs the Enable Acceleration Program for AT startups and the imaginATe Fellowship for entrepreneurs with disabilities, the latter in partnership with Bajaj Finserv's CSR arm, and it co-founded the Global Alliance on AT Innovations with partners across seven countries and a network of 1,200-plus AT startups. To date it has built a network of 500-plus AT startups in India, accelerated 65 portfolio companies that have produced 110-plus AT products and 50-plus patents, and reached more than 1 million people with disabilities.

Assistive-technology startups, disability-tech innovators, entrepreneurs with disabilities, and researchers working on learning, livelihood, and daily-living solutions for people with disabilities benefit most, drawing on ATF's domain depth, global network, and corporate-CSR connections. It is online at atflabs.org.

Who they work with

Stages
Idea MVP / Prototype Early Revenue
Sectors
Biotech, Health & Pharma Social Impact

Programs by AssisTech Foundation (ATF) 2

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 50 lakh
Equity-free MVP / Prototype

The cATalyst Acceleration Program is India's exclusive startup acceleration initiative dedicated to scaling Assistive Technology ventures that empower Persons with Disabilities (PWDs). The program provides deep mentoring, strategic partnerships, access to funding resources, and a supportive community. It is designed to accelerate startups with a working MVP into scalable, impactful solutions that enhance learning, livelihood, and independent living for PWDs.

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Closed Fellowship
FundingUp to Rs. 10,000
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

imaginATe is a flagship 9-month fellowship (with 6-month post-fellowship support) designed for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities to build, grow, and scale their ventures. Key Offerings: A monthly stipend of Rs. 10,000. Personalised mentorship from leaders across business and impact sectors. Access to expert-led learning on key areas like finance, strategy, market access, branding, business planning, and product development. Access to Assistive Technologies and productivity tools, and

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does AssisTech Foundation (ATF) run?

AssisTech Foundation (ATF) currently has 2 programs listed in this directory, including cATalyst Startup Acceleration Programme by SBI Foundation, imaginATe Fellowship Program for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities at AssisTech Foundation (ATF). Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is AssisTech Foundation (ATF) a government organisation?

AssisTech Foundation (ATF) is listed as a accelerator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a AssisTech Foundation (ATF) program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of AssisTech Foundation (ATF) and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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