Accel Atoms Application Form

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Program Component Overview
The Accelerator
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The Accel Atoms sector focused cohort is designed to empower founders in transforming their ideas into thriving businesses of the future by providing tailored mentorship and guidance.
The Community
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Accel Atoms organizes a number of events, webinars, conferences, hackathons which are open to anyone who wants to be part of the community. Our mission is to make experts and information accessible to everyone. We strongly believe a strong community of founders, builders and experts is the cornerstone for rapid adoption of technology.
The Accelerator
The Accel Atoms sector focused cohort is designed to empower founders in transforming their ideas into thriving businesses of the future by providing tailored mentorship and guidance.
The Community
Accel Atoms organizes a number of events, webinars, conferences, hackathons which are open to anyone who wants to be part of the community. Our mission is to make experts and information accessible to everyone. We strongly believe a strong community of founders, builders and experts is the cornerstone for rapid adoption of technology.

On submitting this form, you can access the community. Further, if your application is considered for the Accelerator program, you will be invited for an interview with the Accel team.

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Application Requisites
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Update Your LinkedIn Profile
Update your LinkedIn profile with complete education and work history here.
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Business Idea
Be as simple and direct as possible, like your 1 minute elevator pitch.
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Pitch Deck
For any further questions or concerns, please visit our FAQs page or write to us at atoms@accel.com
Eligibility Criteria
Country Focus + Sector Focus + Start-up Stage

Country Focus: For AI cohort we are accepting applications from founders based in India, Singapore, Indonesia, & the UAE.

For Industry 5.0 cohort we are accepting applications from founders based in India & Indonesia.

Sector Focus: Atoms is currently accepting applications for two themes, AI and Industry 5.0. We are kicking off Atoms 3.0 with these two cohorts, but as we scale the program, we plan to launch other themes as well. Please see the respective cohort pages.

Startup Stage: We support companies that are looking to raise less than $2M. In our past 2 cohorts of Atoms, we have invested across stages, including idea-stage and pre-product companies. We will continue to support companies across stages in Atoms 3.0.

Selection Process
Selection Phases + Key Dates + Time of Application

Selection phase:  Upon submission of application, selected candidates would be invited for interviews. Further, teams will be informed as and when they are accepted into the AI or Industry 5.0 program.

Key dates:
July-Sept:
We will receive applications till the 10th September for our upcoming cohorts in AI and till the 23rd September for Industry 5.0. Teams will be informed as and when they are accepted into the program.
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Sept-Jan: Facilitation of the cohort including both online and offline sessions

When is a good time to apply for the program?
We review applications for our cohort on an ongoing basis and recommend that you apply early.

Program
Perks + Events

Perks:
As part of the Accel family, companies have access to perks worth more than $5M from our network partners. Please see the respective cohort pages for more details.

Events:
Gain access to Accel’s network of 200+ startup founders, 100+ angel investors and industry experts to guide you in various areas.

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If you are building in sectors, beyond AI and Industry 5.0

Atoms 3.0 is starting with AI and Industry 5.0. If you're working in a different sector, please share your startup details, and someone from the Accel team will get in touch.

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If you are building in sectors, beyond AI and Industry 5.0

Atoms 3.0 is starting with AI and Industry 5.0. If you're working in a different sector, please share your startup details, and someone from the Accel team will get in touch.

Our investment focus is on below sectors
AI

AI Builders: Foundational AI research and products
‍Companies that are building models and techniques in:
Text, Audio, Video, 3D & AR/VR, Faster Vector Stores, AI Security, Explainable AI, AI Hardware, GPUs and more.

AI Enablers: Tools for using AI
‍Tools that make it easier for product and engineering teams to build AI products, including:
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Programming Frameworks, LLMOps, MLOps, Prompt Management Tools, AI Observability, Feature Engineering, Steam Processing, Data Integration, ETL Data Governance and more.
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‍AI Users: AI-enabled consumer, horizontal and vertical SaaS applications
‍Companies that leverage AI to craft better customer experiences and significantly boost productivity in areas such as:

SaaS, Healthcare, Education, Fintech, Robotics, Gaming and more.

Industry 5.0

People: Making people working in industries more effective
Training Health and Safety
Workflow management

Processes: Making smarter factories with digitization and automation
Marketplaces
Technology for Vendor Selection
Smart Procurement Solutions
AI-led Solutions for Process Improvement and Efficiency

Machines: Making machines more intelligent
Improving Manufacturing Efficiency
Asset Monitoring
Smart Maintenance Solutions

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An updated LinkedIn profile is important

A LinkedIn profile is crucial for our selection process as it provides valuable insights into your professional journey, network, team, and overall credibility, enabling us to make informed investment decisions.

Also help us understand your founding team, their expertise and what makes you the right team to build this business.

Share your key experiences that you or your team has had that have led you to develop this product. We would love to know the key learnings from the experience and how you are building a business on top of it.

Additional details that are helpful
Referral Information

Mentioning the name of the accelerator, incubator, VC or micro VC adds context to our evaluation. If you have worked previously with such institutions, it would enable us to understand your progress better.

Founding Team

Solo founder
We absolutely accept solo founders. However, it gets tougher to succeed along the journey. 

I have co-founders in my team‍
We look for well-rounded founding teams that have the skills to build and scale their product.

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Will I be able to focus on the accelerator program along with my work?
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The program expects you to participate for a few hours per week in all recommended activities. All parts of the program are optional and as a founder you can expect to choose your time to maximize the odds of succeeding as a company. At Accel Atoms, we spend time without any distractions. 

Accel’s Funding

We will invest up to $500K in companies. For companies looking to raise more than $500K, we will consider them for Accel investments where we invest up to $100M.

Program Perks

As part of the Accel family, companies have access to perks worth more than $5M from our network partners. Please see the respective cohort pages for more details.

Here are some tips to better communicate your startup idea
Communication Framework

Here is something to help you communicate your startup idea. It is not necessary to follow it, you may think afresh.

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What are we looking for in your pitch?

The pitch deck is a crucial step for you as it showcases your vision, clarity of thought and roadmap in a concise and visually compelling manner.

Additional details that are helpful
Pitch Deck Content Check List

Some section headers, for example:
- Introduction
- Problem Statement
- Solution
- Competition and Market size
- Business Model
- Team
- Roadmap
- Investment Ask

Format + Size

Please share in PDF format, maximum 10MB only.

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Help us know you better, beyond the usual

It is often, our life experiences and passion, that sets us apart. Consider this as a blank slate to share what you would like us to know about you.

Some examples to get you started
What can you share?

I have scaled twin peaks
I am part of a band
I have been a national team cricketer
I have actively taken part in charity and social work initiatives
My team and I have been mentioned in Wall Street journal

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What can you share?

For example, “We saw XYZ decision was based solely on human judgement leading to ABC outcome, we are using PQR tech to optimize it and save $XX million.”

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Thank you for applying to Accel Atoms. We will get back to you within 30 days. We will contact you on your email address with updates on your application status.

If you have any queries mail us on atoms@accel.com.

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