Liftoff Accelerator Program
ACIC-CBIT R&E Foundation, in collaboration with the Wadhwani Foundation, presents the Liftoff Accelerator Program — a structured, milestone-driven track designed to help early-stage startups achieve business readiness, strengthen operational capabilities, and prepare confidently for investor presentations, absolutely free of cost.
WHAT IS LIFTOFF?
Liftoff is a structured accelerator program built to help early-stage founders identify critical gaps, build a strong business foundation, and accelerate toward investment readiness. It empowers startups to:
- Develop compelling value propositions that resonate with customers and investors.
- Establish scalable business models with clear unit economics.
- Design clear funding goals and an investor-ready pitch narrative.
- Create financial stability and gain strategies for market traction.
About Wadhwani Foundation
Wadhwani Foundation is a high-growth, not-for-profit tech organization founded in 2001, dedicated to accelerating job growth and enabling millions to earn a family-sustaining wage and lead a dignified life. Operating across 15+ countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, its four core initiatives — Entrepreneurship, Skilling, Government Digital Transformation, and Innovation & Research — have supported 5,000+ startups, trained 3M+ adult learners, and empowered 150K+ students in entrepreneurship. The Foundation takes no external funding, ensuring complete mission alignment.
4000+
Startups Empowered Across India
250+
Startups Raised Funding Worth INR 220+ Crore
500+
Mentors & Domain Experts
52
Cities Across India
12
Countries in Network
₹0
Cost to Participate
The Liftoff Journey — 5 Stages to Investor Readiness
1
Gap Identification
Founders conduct a structured self-assessment to surface key business gaps across strategy, finance, product, operations, and sales.
2
Personalized Learning Path
Access the Wadhwani Digital Learning Library — concept videos, masterclasses, real-world case studies, and ready-to-use business tool-kits.
3
Expert & Mentor Connects
One-on-one sessions, live round-tables, office hours, and a network of 500+ mentors from India and 12 countries.
4
Mock Pitch Reviews
Present pitch decks to experienced experts who assess investment readiness and provide sharp, targeted feedback.
5
Demo Day
Eligible startups pitch live before investors, VCs, and funding agencies — the culmination of the entire Liftoff journey.
Program Highlights — What You Get, Absolutely Free
✦ Self-paced Session Selection
Choose sessions aligned to your
startup's specific gaps and growth stage.
✦ Access to 25+ Investment Partners
Connect with a curated network of
VCs, angels, and funding agencies.
✦ 500+ Expert Consultants & Mentors
Domain experts from across
India and 12 countries available for guidance.
✦ Startup Credits Worth $150K
Access software, cloud, and tool
credits to accelerate product development.
✦ Pitching Bootcamp & Demo Day
Professional pitch coaching and
live investor presentations before VCs.
✦ Curated Content & Solution Kits
Business toolkits,
masterclasses, and case studies from global founders.
Who Can Apply?
The Liftoff Accelerator is designed for Early, Prototype, or MVP Stage Startups looking to raise funding and gain market traction. Ideal candidates include:
- Early-stage startups at prototype or MVP stage looking to raise funding and gain market traction.
- Founders incubated at ACIC-CBIT who want to strengthen their investor pitch and business foundation.
- Student innovators and community entrepreneurs seeking structured acceleration and mentorship.
- Teams with a clear problem statement and initial validation, ready to scale with expert guidance.
"Structured accelerator programs like Liftoff play a transformative role in strengthening our
startup ecosystem. They empower young innovators with the tools, networks, and confidence needed to
build scalable, impact-driven solutions — and that is exactly the kind of future ACIC-CBIT is
committed to co-creating with partners like the Wadhwani Foundation."
Ready to Liftoff?
Join 4,000+ startups who have already taken the leap. Apply today and get on the path to investor readiness.
Apply for Liftoff Now — It's Free!
ACIC CBIT vision is to encourage a spirit of entrepreneurship in the underserved/unserved regions by providing enabling infrastructure and facilitating an environment for innovations.
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