India Accelerator, V S Fortune Introduce Rs 100 Cr LeapFWD Proptech Program – BW Disrupt
India Accelerator (IA), a multistage fund-led accelerator, has partnered with V S Fortune to launch LeapFWD, a sector-focused program designed to identify and scale high-potential startups in proptech and construction technology. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between cutting-edge innovation and large-scale industry adoption by nurturing a cohort of 10 startups developing sustainable, efficient, and technology-driven solutions for the built environment.
What LeapFWD Offers
LeapFWD is a four-month accelerator that provides a comprehensive support system for early and growth-stage ventures. Startups selected for the cohort will receive access to mentorship from domain experts, go-to-market and business development support, and opportunities to engage with customers and partners across the real estate and infrastructure ecosystem. The program is backed by a joint funding pool of approximately Rs 100–150 crore from IA, V S Fortune, and their investor networks, offering participants a pathway to growth capital alongside strategic guidance.
Focus Areas
- Smart real estate technologies and digital property management
- Construction automation and robotics
- Sustainable and advanced materials
- Digital infrastructure, data platforms, and AI-driven solutions
Pilots, Partnerships, and Demo Day
Founders in the program will have the opportunity to pilot their products with real estate developers, infrastructure companies, and ecosystem partners, enabling real-world validation and accelerated market entry. The cohort will culminate in a Demo Day scheduled for March 2026, where participating startups will showcase their solutions to investors, corporates, and industry leaders.
Who’s Behind the Program
Founded in 2017, India Accelerator is one of India’s leading startup platforms, supporting ventures across sectors such as defense tech, artificial intelligence, energy, health tech, and sustainability. Through its fund-led accelerator model, IA provides mentorship, industry linkages, and access to capital to help founders scale efficiently.
V S Fortune is a strategic advisory and business management firm focused on real estate and construction. The firm partners with investors and entrepreneurs to drive innovation and sustainable growth across the built environment, bringing deep sector expertise and market access to the LeapFWD program.
Why It Matters
India’s construction and real estate sectors are undergoing rapid transformation, with a growing need for technologies that improve productivity, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and streamline operations. LeapFWD is positioned to act as a launchpad for startups developing solutions that address these challenges, unlocking industry adoption through funding, pilots, and strategic partnerships. By aligning innovation with real-world demand, the program aims to accelerate the commercialization of impactful technologies and contribute to the modernization of India’s built environment.
