India Accelerator, V S Fortune launch LeapFWD programme for construction, proptech startups
The programme is designed to support startups developing technology-led solutions for real estate, construction processes, and sustainable infrastructure.
India Accelerator (IA), a multi-stage fund-led accelerator, along with strategic advisory firm V S Fortune, on Monday launched LeapFWD, a sector-focused programme to strengthen technological innovation across India’s proptech and construction-tech sectors.
The programme will identify 10 startups developing solutions for real estate, construction processes, and sustainable infrastructure. Selected companies will undergo a four-month accelerator cycle that provides mentorship, industry access, and business development guidance.
India Accelerator (IA) X V S Fortune
A Rs 100-crore funding pool, contributed by IA, V S Fortune, and their investor networks, will be available for participating startups.
“The PropTech and ConTech sectors are at the heart of India’s design and build evolution. Through LeapFWD, we are creating a focused platform for startups to bring innovation, transparency, and sustainability to the forefront—helping redefine how India builds for the future,” Ashish Bhatia, Founder, India Accelerator, said in a statement.
As part of the program, startups will have opportunities to pilot their solutions with real estate developers, infrastructure companies, and ecosystem partners, allowing them to test their technologies in practical, on-ground environments.
The first cohort will run from December 2025 to March 2026, culminating in a Demo Day where founders will present to investors, corporates, and industry stakeholders. Applications are open until November 20, 2025.
India Accelerator, founded in 2017, operates fund-led programmes across multiple sectors, including AI, mobility, sustainability, defence technology, healthtech, and consumer services.
“Our collaboration with India Accelerator through LeapFWD is a step toward enabling innovators who can make the construction and real estate ecosystem more agile and tech-enabled. By combining mentorship, capital, and industry access, we aim to build a powerful ecosystem that accelerates scalable, real-world solutions,” Vishal Sheth, Founder and Director of V S Fortune, noted.
Edited by Suman Singh