Compare what your team will do
Look at eligibility, stage, duration, format, people, facilities, commitment, and terms. An early hardware team may need lab access; a company with customers may need help refining a sales process. Either need could be served by a program using either label.
Check the source before applying
Verify the current application status and official requirements. Ask who will work with your team and how support is accessed. Funding, workspace, introductions, and specialized equipment should never be assumed just because a provider calls itself an accelerator or incubator.
Sources & further reading
Startup India · Official ecosystem resourcesSources reviewed 2026-09-13. Provider terms may change.