Accel Atoms 4.0 invites AI-focused startups and “Bharat”

Accel’s pre-seed scaling program, Accel Atoms 4.0, invites applications starting Monday. Aimed at startups in the AI ​​space and the “Bharat” market, the application window closes on November 17, 2024.

The selected startups will benefit from a three-month hybrid program, gaining mentorship from industry experts and receiving over $5 million in perks from leaders like AWS, Google, and Stripe. The program aims to support unicorns—startups valued at over $1 billion—from middle-income households in rural India and Tier 2, Tier 3 regions.

Anand Daniel and Prayank Swaroop, partners at Accel, will lead the “Bharat” and AI cohorts. The initiative promises access to a global network of founders, mentors, and potential customers, as well as deep mentorship from organizations like “xto10x.”

(Based on information from the agency.)