The 6-Month Accelerator Program

Complete Structure, Curriculum, and What to Expect

A comprehensive breakdown of our 6-month program, investment terms, and the team that will support your AgeTech journey.

Program Timeline

The 6-Month Journey

Month-by-month breakdown of activities, milestones, and deliverables throughout the accelerator program.

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Month 1

Onboarding & Foundation

Welcome to AgeTech-Bharat! We kick off with intensive onboarding, mentor matching, and setting clear goals for your 6-month journey.

🎯 Key Activities

  • Cohort kickoff event at AMTZ Campus
  • Mentor assignments (3-5 per startup)
  • Workspace setup & facility access
  • Smart home testing environment intro
  • Regulatory pathway assessment
  • ₹10L Day 1 funding disbursed

📦 Deliverables

  • 6-month roadmap & milestones
  • Product development plan
  • Regulatory compliance checklist
  • Initial pitch deck (v1.0)
  • Team roles & responsibilities
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Month 2

Discovery & Validation

Deep dive into problem validation, customer discovery, and market research. Begin testing with elderly users in our smart homes.

🎯 Key Activities

  • Customer discovery interviews (20-30)
  • Market sizing & competitive analysis
  • Initial elderly user testing (5-10 users)
  • Weekly mentor check-ins begin
  • Workshop: Problem-Solution Fit
  • AMTZ lab access & equipment training

📦 Deliverables

  • Customer discovery report
  • Competitive landscape analysis
  • User testing insights (Phase 1)
  • Refined value proposition
  • Updated product roadmap
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Month 3

Build & Iterate

Core product development phase. Build your MVP or enhance existing product with continuous feedback from mentors and elderly users.

🎯 Key Activities

  • MVP development sprints (2-week cycles)
  • Expanded elderly user testing
  • AMTZ lab prototyping & testing
  • Workshop: Product-Market Fit
  • Mid-program review & course correction
  • Regulatory compliance progress check

📦 Deliverables

  • Working MVP or enhanced prototype
  • User testing report (Phase 2)
  • Product iteration log
  • Technical architecture document
  • Mid-program progress presentation
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Month 4

Pilots & Validation

Launch pilot programs with healthcare partners. Collect data, measure outcomes, and prepare for investor pitches.

🎯 Key Activities

  • Live pilots with 2-3 partner organizations
  • Data collection & outcome measurement
  • Video testimonials from elderly users
  • Pitch deck refinement (v2.0)
  • Workshop: Fundraising 101
  • Investor warm introductions begin

📦 Deliverables

  • Pilot program results report
  • User testimonial videos (3-5)
  • Investor-ready pitch deck
  • Financial projections (3-year)
  • Go-to-market strategy document
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Month 5

Investor Pitching

Intensive investor outreach phase. Pitch to 40-50 investors via video calls, refine your story, and negotiate term sheets.

🎯 Key Activities

  • 50-100 warm investor introductions
  • Video pitch calls (2-3 per week)
  • Follow-up meetings with interested VCs
  • Term sheet negotiations
  • Workshop: Cap Table & Equity
  • Demo Day preparation begins

📦 Deliverables

  • Investor pitch recordings
  • Meeting notes & feedback log
  • Term sheet comparisons
  • Updated financial model
  • Demo Day pitch (3-minute version)
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Month 6

Demo Day & Graduation

Showcase your progress to the world. Graduate from the program and transition to growth phase with continued support.

🎯 Key Activities

  • Demo Day presentation to 100+ attendees
  • Media interviews & press coverage
  • Final investor meetings
  • Graduation ceremony
  • Alumni network onboarding
  • ₹25L SAFE activated (if fundraising)

📦 Deliverables

  • Final product demo
  • Program completion report
  • Market launch plan
  • Post-program growth roadmap
  • Alumni profile & success story
Investment Terms

Transparent & Fair Terms

Clear, founder-friendly investment structure. No hidden fees, no surprises. Standard accelerator terms aligned with YC and other top programs.

Day 1

7% Equity (Day 1)

On Day 1 of the program, you grant AgeTech-Bharat 7% equity in your company. This is standard for top accelerators (YC also takes 7%). Transparent. Non-negotiable. Fair price for 6 months of intensive support.

Granted
Immediately
Vesting
Non-vesting
Stock Type
Non-participating Preferred
Negotiable
No

What You Get in Return:

✓ ₹10L guaranteed capital
✓ 6 months intensive mentorship
✓ AMTZ workspace & labs
✓ Smart home testing access
✓ 70+ investor introductions
✓ Regulatory support
When You Raise

₹25L Optional SAFE (When You Raise)

If your startup raises external funding, AgeTech-Bharat can choose to participate with an additional ₹25 lakhs SAFE investment. Completely optional — you don't have to take it. But we want to support winners.

Trigger
External Funding
Optional
Yes
Discount
20%
Mandatory
No

Aligned Upside:

This optional SAFE aligns our incentives with yours. If you're successful and raising external funding, we want to participate in your upside. Same 20% discount terms. Not mandatory — you control whether to accept it. But it shows we believe in backing winners all the way.

Total Capital Available: ₹35 Lakhs

₹10L guaranteed on Day 1 + ₹25L optional when you raise = ₹35 lakhs total. Fair terms. Transparent structure. Aligned incentives. Standard for top accelerators.

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