Incubator · India

Nasscom DeepTech Club

Nasscom's deeptech startup programme, launched in 2017, running Launchpad, a year-round virtual incubation for early-stage deeptech startups, and DTC Accelerate, a 20-week cohort programme ending in a demo day.

Rolling applications Run by Nasscom

Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding
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Instrument
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Equity taken
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Programme fee
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Duration
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Cohort size
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Cohorts
not published
Delivery
Remote
Stages
Pre-seed, seed
Sectors
Deep tech, AI, Hardware, Biotech, Climate, Space
Open to founders from
India
Perks
  • Free cloud credits from partners including Google Cloud, AWS and Microsoft Azure
  • One-to-one and group mentoring
  • Masterclasses on IP, regulation, GTM and fundraising
  • Investor and corporate connects
  • Infrastructure and equipment support from partner incubators

Launchpad is a continuous, pipeline-based virtual incubation with year-round engagement. DTC Accelerate is a curated 20-week cohort programme; its first cohort has been announced and applications are closed. The club reports a community of 450+ startups.

Application dates

Rolling applications

Applications are accepted at any time.

Who can apply

  • Product primarily built on deep technologies
  • Functional MVP at technology readiness level 5 or above
  • Less than 10 years since incorporation
  • Legally registered in India
  • Stage: pre-seed, seed

What founders should check

  1. The programme does not publish how much equity it takes. Ask before you accept a place.
  2. It does not publish a fee. Ask whether you pay for desks, services or the programme itself.
  3. It runs remotely. Check the time zone of live sessions.
  4. Applications are accepted at any time, so there is no deadline to plan around.

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