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Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani

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Samvardhan 2026 is a 6-month design-focused accelerator program created to bridge the gap between prototype and market for hardware-centric healthcare startups in India. The program is led by PIEDS (Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society) in partnership with Studio Carbon, with ecosystem access to BIRAC, Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, and BITSDES. It is designed for startups building affordable, scalable healthcare hardware solutions ready for

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About this scheme

Samvardhan 2026 is a 6-month design-focused accelerator program created to bridge the gap between prototype and market for hardware-centric healthcare startups in India.

The program is led by PIEDS (Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society) in partnership with Studio Carbon, with ecosystem access to BIRAC, Aditya Birla Capital Foundation, and BITSDES. It is designed for startups building affordable, scalable healthcare hardware solutions ready for commercialization.

Selected startups receive grant funding, deep design and engineering support, business mentorship, investor readiness training, and opportunities to showcase their products at demo days, enabling real-world deployment and market entry.

Who can apply

  • Must be a healthcare-focused hardware startup.
  • Should have a working prototype or proof of concept (not idea-stage).
  • Founding team must be committed to commercialization and market launch.
  • Teams should be execution-ready and able to actively participate for 6 months.
  • Solutions should aim to address real healthcare challenges, especially affordability and usability.
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Frequently asked questions

How much funding does Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani provide?

Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani provides up to Rs. 10 lakh. The exact amount sanctioned depends on the proposal and the evaluation by the program authority.

Is Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani currently accepting applications?

Closed on Jan 18, 2026. Always confirm the current window with the program authority before preparing your application.

Does Samvardhan 2026 Design Accelerator at PIEDS BITS Pilani 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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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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