What are the current economics?

₹25 lakh with no upfront equity, converting at a 15% discount in the next round. Lifestyle businesses can trigger a 2.2x buyback within five years; review the full partnership document.

How large and long is the program?

Eight completed cohorts and 400+ startups accelerated; Cohort 9 seat count not published. Ten weeks of two-hour daily live sessions, one-to-one guidance, two Goa bootcamps, mentoring, and investor Demo Day.

Can founders participate remotely?

Core sessions are virtual, with two in-person Goa bootcamps.

What happens after the program?

Up to 24 months of support and investor access; no automatic later investment beyond the ₹25 lakh deal.

build3 Impact Accelerator

Converts at 15% discount on next round; 2.2x five-year buyback for lifestyle business · India · Checking status

build3's ten-week Impact Accelerator offers a ₹25 lakh fixed investment, virtual live sessions, two Goa bootcamps, mentoring, investor access, and up to 24 months of later support. Its cohort-nine application is closed.

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Current application context

Program intake

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Key facts

Check size	₹25 lakh fixed investment
Terms	Converts at 15% discount on next round; 2.2x five-year buyback for lifestyle business
Stage	idea through scale-stage impact startup
Applications	Checking status
Program dates	Applications closed July 30; cohort starts August 24, 2026
Location	India
Remote friendly	Yes
Warm intro needed	No — open application
Sectors	impact, climate, generalist
Status	closed

Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.

Background

How the application really works

Cohort 9 is closed. The stated journey is application, invitation, Goa camp, ten-week build period, and a Zebra Tank funding pitch.

Tips

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Watch out for

₹25 lakh with no upfront equity, converting at a 15% discount in the next round. Lifestyle businesses can trigger a 2.2x buyback within five years; review the full partnership document.
Cohort 9 applications closed July 30. Funding is not zero-cost: read the conversion discount and buyback terms before accepting.

Track record

build3 reports eight cohorts, 400+ startups accelerated, a 1,200+ founder community, and 40 startups funded in 2025.

Applications lead to interviews and a final funding pitch; application volume and acceptance rate are not published.

Frequently asked questions

Is this program currently accepting applications?: Cohort 9 is closed. The stated journey is application, invitation, Goa camp, ten-week build period, and a Zebra Tank funding pitch.
What are the current economics?: ₹25 lakh with no upfront equity, converting at a 15% discount in the next round. Lifestyle businesses can trigger a 2.2x buyback within five years; review the full partnership document.
How large and long is the program?: Eight completed cohorts and 400+ startups accelerated; Cohort 9 seat count not published. Ten weeks of two-hour daily live sessions, one-to-one guidance, two Goa bootcamps, mentoring, and investor Demo Day.
Can founders participate remotely?: Core sessions are virtual, with two in-person Goa bootcamps.
What happens after the program?: Up to 24 months of support and investor access; no automatic later investment beyond the ₹25 lakh deal.

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Sources

accelerator.build3.org — Official 2026 amount, deadline, start, duration, conversion, buyback, program model, mentors, and outcomes (checked 2026-08-10)