i-Hub Gujarat and SanchiConnect Launch TattvaX Cohort 2
i-Hub Gujarat, in partnership with SanchiConnect, has announced the launch of TattvaX Cohort 2, building on the success of its inaugural edition.
The second cohort expands the accelerator’s scope with a more inclusive approach, inviting startups across industries while continuing to offer specialized support for ventures in space, defence, drones, and other emerging strategic technologies.
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Applications for the program will open on 15 April 2026, marking the beginning of the second season of TattvaX, designed to help startups accelerate growth, validate solutions, and unlock new market opportunities.
The 90-day accelerator program brings together a powerful combination of expert mentorship, exclusive cohort-based learning, hands-on workshops, and pilot opportunities. Startups are encouraged to apply, with the program structured to support both tech-enabled and innovation-led businesses, while also providing deeper, sector-specific interventions for strategic technology startups.
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Hiranmay Mahanta CEO of i-Hub Gujarat, emphasized that "TattvaX Cohort 2 is designed to strengthen India’s deeptech ecosystem by enabling startups to access critical resources, validation opportunities, and strategic networks".
"He highlighted the program’s role in fostering innovation across high-impact sectors like space, defence, and emerging technologies".
A key highlight of TattvaX Cohort 2 is its focus on Proof of Concept (PoC) and pilot access, where startups will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to validate their solutions in real-world environments. The program will culminate in a Demo Day, offering startups a platform to pitch to leading investors, corporates, and media, opening doors to funding and strategic partnerships.
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Selected startups will gain access to one-on-one mentorship from industry leaders and VC partners, enabling them to refine their business models and accelerate execution. They will also benefit from targeted workshops on go-to-market strategy, regulatory readiness, and scale-up tactics.
Jay Joshi, Program Head i-Hub, stated that “the accelerator will equip startups with mentorship, pilot opportunities, and investor access to accelerate market readiness, while the continued partnership with SanchiConnect reflects a shared vision of driving innovation across emerging and established sectors”.
TattvaX Cohort 2 has been designed to address key startup challenges, ranging from market access and product validation to scaling and fundraising, by creating a collaborative ecosystem that bridges startups with industry, investors, and institutional support.