Harnessing Industry 5.0:
Investing in early-stage startups revolutionizing the future of manufacturingtechnology

The immense potential of Industry 5.0 resonates at every stage of the industrial value chain. Accel Atoms aims to invest in early-stage startups operating within industrial manufacturing.

We Invest In

Companies across early stages, including idea-stage and pre-product

Founders who can commit to building their company full time

Industry 5.0 Community

A hub for open-ended exploration and networking. This gives access to knowledge sessions with experts, social community meetups and peer town halls.

Applications Closed

Industry 5.0 Accelerator

The selected startups go through a structured six-month program driven by Accel, highly tailored to their sector-focused needs.

Key Dates:

Applications opened

31st July ’23

Applications closed

23rd Sept ’23

Cohort starts

9th Oct ’23

Focus Areas

Our strategic investments prioritise visionary founders who are pushing boundaries by seamlessly blending human cognition with computational intelligence:

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

Our Portfolio

Accel’s investments in Industry 5.0 have provided us invaluable insights and domain knowledge.

Program Overview

Our strategic programming aims to seed founders with essential inputs and mentorship, that empowers them to become catalysts for the next wave of industry disruption.

Connect With:

Industry Experts
Tech Specialists
Researchers
Founders

Focus On:

Finding PMF
Building MVP
GTM: Sales & Marketing
Building Customer Base

Pitching & Fundraising:

Pitch Deck Building
Mock Pitches
Demo Day

Program Schedule

Applications opened:
Applications closed:
Cohort starts:
Demo day:

31st July ’23
23rd September ’23
9th October ’23
To be announced

All cohort members will be part of a community of industry captains and founders. We will continually organize 1:1 mentoring events, brainstorming and knowledge sessions. The dates for the same will be shared once the cohort starts.

Program Drivers and Advisors

We invite people from leading Industry 5.0 companies and founders to come mentor & guide our cohorts.

Tarun Mishra

Cofounder, Detect Technologies

Daniel Raj David

Cofounder, Detect Technologies

Rajesh Reddy

Cofounder, Venwiz

Sandesh Paturi

Cofounder, Venwiz

Pinak Dattaray

Founder, Ripik

Mohan Kumar

Cofounder, Zumen

Viswa Kuppuswami

Cofounder, Zumen

FAQs

Who is the Industry 5.0 cohort for?

We are looking for founders who are building the future of manufacturing. We think big outcomes can arise from companies focused on improving the efficiency of people, processes or machines working on the industrial shop floor.

What level of mentorship or guidance can I expect from Accel throughout Atoms?

We believe success begets success and wish to incorporate this in our program as well. You can expect mentorship from industry captains as well as founders from Accel’s own portfolio.

Till when can we apply for the cohort?

The last date to submit your application is 23rd September 2023.

How will Accel evaluate applications for the Industry 5.0 cohort?

We evaluate applications on multiple criteria including the team’s experience in the space, the market in which they want to build for as well as the overall strength and feasibility of the solution.

What is the typical duration of the partnership with Atoms?

Each Atoms cohort will consist of 4-5 companies. For the first 3 months, we want founders to focus on getting to product-market-fit by spending a lot of time with their customers. The next three will be focused on iterating the product based on feedback from customers and mentors.

Have more questions? Head to our detailed FAQ page