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Web 3.0 Innovation Program

AI/Blockchain/Web 3.0
Corporate Innovation Program

Organized by Acxelerate India in partnership with Virtual Height

₹25 Lakhs Support
Top 3 Startups
Global Access
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Program Overview

The Web 3.0 Corporate Innovation Program is a national-level initiative by Acxelerate India, in collaboration with Virtual Height, to discover, nurture, and support idea-stage startups and innovators working on disruptive Web 3.0 solutions.

This program aims to foster innovation in the decentralized internet era by helping early-stage founders move from idea to MVP with structured guidance, expert mentorship, technical support, funding, and market access.

Objectives

Identify Ideas

Unique and scalable Web 3.0 ideas from India

Build MVPs

High-potential MVPs with world-class tech partners

Accelerate Growth

Growth journey through structured support

Prepare for Funding

Funding, global visibility, and adoption

Who Should Apply

Target Applicants

  • Early-stage or idea-stage Web 3.0 startups
  • Student innovators or individual founders with validated concept
  • Teams working on innovative Web 3.0 solutions

Focus Areas

Blockchain / DeFi

NFTs / Creator Economy

DAOs / Tokenized Communities

Web3-based Governance

Health Tech

EdTech

FinTech

Supply Chain

Decentralized Identity

Privacy

AI + Web3

Eligibility Criteria
  • Indian citizens or startups registered in India
  • Must have a unique solution aligned with Web 3.0 tech
  • Founders must demonstrate commitment to build full-time post-selection
  • Idea must have clear value proposition and scalability potential
Selection & Shortlisting Process

Expert Committee

A committee of experts comprising:

  • Web 3.0 technologists
  • Startup ecosystem leaders
  • Investors & mentors

Evaluation Criteria

Applications evaluated based on:

  • Problem-Solution Fit
  • Uniqueness of Idea
  • Technical Feasibility
  • Scalability & Impact Potential
  • Founder-Team Capability & Commitment
Benefits for Selected Startups

Top 3 startups will receive structured support worth up to ₹25 lakhs

Structured Acceleration Program

  • 6-week virtual acceleration focused on Web 3.0 frameworks
  • Hands-on sessions: Product strategy, tokenomics, legal compliance, and fundraising
  • Weekly check-ins and milestone tracking

Personalized Growth Blueprint

  • A customized 12-month growth plan
  • Product-market fit discovery
  • Early customer testing strategies
  • International go-to-market pathways

Expert Mentorship

  • One-on-one mentorship with blockchain developers
  • Tokenomics experts and legal advisors
  • Fundraising mentors
  • Total of 30+ mentor hours

Global Ecosystem Access

  • Entry to Acxelerate India's Global Community
  • Soft-landing opportunities in Hong Kong, Austria, Dubai, Europe
  • Introductions to cross-border ecosystem partners

Investor Readiness & Visibility

  • Pitch deck guidance and narrative coaching
  • Visibility via media, demo days, and ecosystem showcases
  • Direct access to Acxelerate India's investor network

Total Support Value per Startup

₹10L

Acxelerate India Structured Support

₹5L

Additional Funding Support

₹10L

Tech Development by Virtual Height

₹25L+

Total Value per Selected Startup

Additional Funding Support (Up to ₹5 Lakhs)

Top startups will receive:

  • Seed grant or milestone-based disbursement up to ₹5,00,000
  • Facilitation with angels, micro-VCs, and Web 3.0-focused investors
  • Support in negotiating terms and preparing due diligence documentation
Tech Development Support (In-Kind by Virtual Height)

Our corporate tech partner Virtual Height will co-develop the MVPs for selected startups, including:

  • Tech scoping & architecture
  • Smart contracts & blockchain integration
  • Full-stack development for dApps / platforms
  • Product UI/UX and security audit
  • Ongoing technical consultation

Note: The tech development scope will be finalized individually with each selected startup based on their use case.

Program Timeline

Applications Open

1st September 2025

Completed

Applications Close

30th September 2025

Current

About the Organizers

Acxelerate India

A global entrepreneurship platform committed to scaling Indian startups through curated programs, global entry pathways, investor connections, and structured mentoring.

Virtual Height

A leading tech company specializing in blockchain, SaaS, and Web 3.0 platforms. With deep technical expertise, Virtual Height enables founders to launch robust, scalable, and secure decentralized applications.

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