Dedicated program for startups in Water and Sanitation field to build scalable models and get investment ready

A joint initiative by

Benefits of our Accelerator Program

Enabling Business Functions

Facilitating streamlining of operations for efficient growth and sustainability in WASH startups by adopting/implementing best business practices.

Curated Workshops

Targeted founder-centric capacity-building sessions on business functions, for crafting strategies and solving challenges.

Tailored Strategic Mentorship

Personalised one-on-one guidance and Diagnostics from industry stalwarts for strategic business development and Fundraising Readiness

Piloting Opportunities

Real-world testing opportunities with the Government and Private Sector to refine innovations and solutions for market readiness

Business Toolkit

Essential digital and on-ground resources and tools customised for end-to-end management, planning, and execution.

Access to 100+ Investors

Facilitating Direct connections and handholding support for investor engagements and deal closure.

AWaDH, IIT Ropar-TIF

i-Hub AWaDH is at the forefront of revolutionising Agricultural and Water Technology Development. Established under the esteemed Department of Science & Technology (DST), Government of India, AWaDH is a beacon of innovation within the Indian Institute of Technology Ropar, functioning under the National Mission on Interdisciplinary Cyber-Physical Systems (NM – ICPS).

Exclusive Offerings

Innovation Mission Punjab

Innovation Mission Punjab, a joint effort of the Punjab Government and private sector, seeks to transform Punjab into a premier innovation hub. Through strategic collaboration and robust support mechanisms, it aims to bolster the state's startup ecosystem and drive entrepreneurial success.

Exclusive Offerings

India Sanitation Coalition

ISC is a multi-stakeholder platform that provides an integrated approach to sustainable WASH practices and brings together the private sector, government, financial institutions to drive sustainable sanitation practices.

Pilot Support Through

Program Structure

Who can Apply?

1. Start-ups working in the Water and sanitation (WASH) including waste management sector that have a product/prototype ready to be taken to the market or need support in improving and scaling the product.
2. Start-ups that have executed at least one commercial Pilot will be eligible
3. Startups no more than 5 years old will be eligible for this program
4. Women founders are encouraged to apply for this program.
5. The entity should be registered in India
6. A business entity/startup that is registered as a Pvt. Ltd. or Limited Liability Partnership or Partnership would be considered and would be eligible to apply for this program.

Everything your startup needs

in one place

Every startup needs financial and functional support. We bring together a diverse range of Investors and Business service providers to help you with your needs.

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The IMPunjab Accelerator Experience

Community Speaks

The journey at IMPunjab has been great for us with key learnings about various business functions and how we can add value to grow our startup.

- Gaurav Mittal
Co-founder, Enthu.AI

The structured support at IMPunjab with the right interventions has made it possible for me to take the necessary steps towards creating a workplace and implementation strategy.

- Anubhi Khandelwal
Founder, Terafac

The daily learnings throughout the program has helped us increase our footprint as well as guided us on how to pitch, tap into new markets and how we should decide our valuation and much more.