IIT Ropar has introduced the 100 Startups 100 Days deep-tech acceleration programme, which is considered one of the pre-events of the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The program is aimed at assisting technology enterprises at an early stage through mentoring, access to research and innovation advice.
100 Startups 100 Days is an accelerator of deep-tech.
The programme is scheduled to start on December 16, 2025 at the IIT Ropar campus and will gather startups organized nationwide to support them. The founders will be mentored by professionals, connected to research centers, and access to technological development.
100 Startups 100 Days conforms to India AI Impact Summit.
India AI Impact Summit 2026 announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be held in New Delhi on February 19-20, 2026. Being the first global artificial intelligence conference to be held in the Global South, the primary event will promote responsible AI development and innovation to the global stage.
100 Startups 100 Days helps in the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The programme is supported by such organisations as iHub AWaDH, Annam.ai and the Technology Business Incubator Foundation. Incubators will assist startups to secure funding avenues, technical, and industry networks to fast track product preparation and expansion.
100 Startups 100 Days is a change agent promoting technology leadership in the country.
The initiative will enable the deep-tech ecosystem to be empowered in India through linking startups with acceleration platforms and mentorship. It is aligned to larger national interests of self-sufficiency, digital innovation and international AI competitiveness as the summit approaches.
FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q1: What is “100 Startups 100 Days”?
It is an acceleration programme in deep-tech national initiative at IIT Ropar to assist early-stage startup projects through mentoring and innovation resources in the coming years before the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Q2: What is the point of this initiative and when does it begin?
The programme will start on December 16, 2025 at IIT Ropar, Punjab.
Q3: What does this relate to the India AI Impact Summit?
It is an official pre-summit event to build on the technology ecosystem of India before the actual summit at New Delhi in February 2026.
As India prepares for AI Impact Summit 2026, IIT Ropar launches 100 Startups in 100 Days to boost local innovation