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Open Accelerator Equity-free
UNNATI AI 2.0 – Startup Accelerator 2.0
UNNATI AI 2.0 is a flagship AI startup accelerator by FITT, IIT Delhi, supported through Microsoft's CSR programme. It helps AI startups scale through mentorship, pilot deployments, ecosystem partnerships, investor access, and national-level market opportunities.
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- AI startups looking to scale beyond pilot stage
- Founders building AI solutions for public good
- Early-stage AI innovators seeking mentorship and deployment support
- AI startups looking for corporate partnerships and investor access
- Startups developing solutions for education, healthcare, agriculture, sustainability and other impact sectors
About this scheme
UNNATI AI 2.0: Unnati se Pragati is a flagship initiative by the Foundation for Innovation and Technology Transfer (FITT), IIT Delhi, supported through Microsoft's CSR programme. The initiative aims to accelerate AI innovation into real-world deployment by supporting startups, innovators, incubators, developers, academia, industry, and government stakeholders.
Building on the success of the first edition, UNNATI AI 2.0 offers a structured ecosystem that helps AI startups strengthen their products, access corporate pilots, receive mentorship from industry experts, connect with investors, and scale AI solutions with national impact.
The programme also includes AI developer training, incubation capacity building, hackathons, startup acceleration, and ecosystem partnerships to promote responsible AI innovation and entrepreneurship across India.
Who can apply
- Startup developing AI-based products or solutions
- Innovative technology with potential for real-world deployment
- Solution aligned with public good or industry applications
- Ability to participate in accelerator activities
- Must satisfy programme-specific selection requirements
Benefits & funding
Headline support
Microsoft-supported AI accelerator with mentorship, pilot opportunities and ecosystem support
- Startup acceleration and business mentoring
- Microsoft-supported AI ecosystem access
- Corporate pilot and deployment opportunities
- Investor and industry networking
- Technical guidance from IIT Delhi ecosystem
- National visibility and ecosystem partnerships
- Access to AI developer and innovation ecosystem resources
How the application process works
The journey below is informational, compiled from the official program guidelines. Applications are submitted directly with FITT, IIT Delhi, in your own name.
- 1
Complete the online application form.
- 2
Submit startup and founder details.
- 3
Screening and evaluation by FITT.
- 4
Shortlisted startups participate in the selection process.
- 5
Selected startups are onboarded into Cohort 2.
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Documents checklist 6
- Startup profile
- Founder details
- Product or solution overview
- Pitch deck
- Company registration documents (if applicable)
- Supporting documents requested during evaluation
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Official application
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Open the official applicationFrequently asked questions
What is UNNATI AI 2.0?
UNNATI AI 2.0 is a Microsoft-supported AI startup accelerator implemented by FITT, IIT Delhi, focused on helping AI startups scale from innovation to deployment.
Who can apply for UNNATI AI 2.0?
AI startups developing innovative solutions with real-world deployment potential across sectors such as healthcare, education, agriculture, sustainability and enterprise technology.
Is UNNATI AI 2.0 equity-free?
Yes. The programme is designed as a startup acceleration initiative and does not charge equity for participation.
What support does UNNATI AI 2.0 provide?
Participants receive mentorship, corporate connections, pilot opportunities, investor access, ecosystem partnerships, and technical guidance.
Is there an application fee?
No. Applications are free of charge.
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