Pune-based Venture Center, a not-for-profit technology business incubator hosted by CSIR-National Chemical Laboratory (NCL), has announced the launch of the "SAMRIDH Accelerator @ Venture Center" by Jitendra Vijay, CEO, MeitY Startup Hub, MeitY, Govt. of India.

The accelerator programme will run for 6 months under two tracks (Track 1: Digitech Launchpad and Track 2: Investor Readiness Program) with a highly selective cohort of eleven participants across both tracks.

Selected candidates will receive in-depth and tailored hand holding from the very experienced mentors at Venture Center. Other benefits include an opportunity to pitch to a curated group of investors, for investments in range of Rs 50-400 lakhs. The cohort participants will also benefit from our high quality master classes on fund-raising and a professionally designed and developed pitch deck.

The SAMRIDH Accelerator at Venture Center brings on board a powerful investor network to accelerate and scale digital technology-based startups working on solutions that solve India’s problems while creating positive social impact. Our investor partners include Social Alpha, TiE Pune, 1Crowd, Indian Angel Network, Inflexor Ventures, Pentathlon Ventures, Lavni Ventures, Enzia, BioAngels, Keiretsu Forum, and more.