Next Cohort Starts: February 2026

Acceleration Program

Scale your startup to new heights

Duration
6 Months
Funding
Up to ₹50lacs
Equity
3-7%
Cohort Size
10 Startups
30+ Startups Accelerated
₹200Cr+ Series A Raised
90% Funding Success
4.9/5 Rating
Program Overview

Rapid Growth in 6 Months

Our intensive Acceleration Program is designed for startups with proven traction ready to scale rapidly. We provide growth capital, strategic partnerships, investor connections, and expert guidance to help you reach Series A and beyond.

With 30+ successful graduates raising ₹200Cr+ in Series A funding, we have the track record and network to accelerate your growth trajectory.

30+
Accelerated
90%
Got Funded
₹6Cr
Avg. Series A
Government Partnership

NIDHI PRAYAS Program

In association with Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India

What is NIDHI?

The National Initiative for Developing and Harnessing Innovations (NIDHI) is a comprehensive program by DST, Government of India. It's designed to nurture knowledge-based and technology-driven ideas and innovations into successful startups.

Government of India Initiative

PRAYAS Program

Under NIDHI, the PRAYAS (Promoting and Accelerating Young and Aspiring innovators & startups) program specifically supports idea-stage entrepreneurs to build their first prototype. It provides access to physical infrastructure, technical guidance, and business mentorship.

Physical Infrastructure Access
Technical Guidance
Business Mentorship

SJCE-STEP & NIDHI PRAYAS Partnership

As a NIDHI PRAYAS partner, SJCE-STEP provides government-backed support to transform innovative ideas into market-ready prototypes, bridging the gap between ideation and commercialization.

Idea to Prototype

Transform concepts into working prototypes

Government Support

Backed by DST, Government of India

Fast-track Growth

Accelerated path to market readiness

What You'll Get

Everything you need to scale rapidly

Growth Funding
Up to ₹1 Crore
Equity Stake
3-7%
Investor Network
50+ VCs & Angels
Follow-on Support
Series A readiness

Your 6-Month Sprint

Intensive growth journey to Series A

Month 1

Assessment

  • Growth audit
  • KPI analysis
  • Strategy planning
  • Team alignment
Month 2

Optimize

  • Process improvement
  • Unit economics
  • Sales funnel
  • Product refinement
Month 3

Scale

  • Market expansion
  • Team hiring
  • Infrastructure scaling
  • Partnership deals
Month 4

Accelerate

  • Revenue growth
  • Customer acquisition
  • Brand building
  • PR campaigns
Month 5

Prepare

  • Investor deck
  • Financial modeling
  • Due diligence prep
  • Valuation analysis
Month 6

Raise

  • Investor pitches
  • Series A close
  • Term sheet negotiation
  • Exit strategy

Success Stories

Startups that scaled with us

FinTech Pro

Amit KumarFinTech

Graduate
Before
₹10L/year
After 6 Months
₹5Cr/year
Total Funding
₹50L from SJCE + ₹3Cr Series A

The acceleration program helped us scale 50x in just 6 months. The investor connections alone were worth it.

HealthTech Solutions

Dr. Meera IyerHealthTech

Graduate
Before
₹15L/year
After 6 Months
₹8Cr/year
Total Funding
₹1Cr from SJCE + ₹5Cr Series A

SJCE-STEP accelerated our growth trajectory and connected us with the right investors at the right time.

Applications Close: January 31, 2026

Ready to Scale Fast?

Join our acceleration program and reach Series A