The RIoT Accelerator Programme (RAP) is a 12-week, high-touch initiative designed to help startups and entrepreneurs scale their businesses with a customer-first mindset and revenue-driven growth.
The programme focuses on startup foundations, market validation, product development, go-to-market strategy, innovation, scalability, mentorship, and industry connections. It aims to empower innovators, fuel business growth, and drive the future of IoT, AI and Data technology.
Aim
The RIoT Accelerator Program is built on the belief that not all tech startups need to raise venture capital to succeed. It empowers founders to define success on their own terms while providing the resources, mentorship and connections they need to turn innovative ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses.
Funding details
Selected teams will enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:
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Access to an industry consortium of over 90 companies across the IoT technology stack
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Use of an engineering prototyping lab and tools
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Connections with government, academia, and industry collaborators
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Lifetime alumni support, including access to the Founders’ Roundtable peer advising network
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A complimentary one-year RIoT Groundbreaker Sponsorship after completing the program
Who can apply
The programme is open to:
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Early-stage startups with innovative ideas in IoT and related fields
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Corporate teams developing new, innovation-driven product offerings
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Motivated entrepreneurs with a new idea or project
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Teams with at least one full-time member (two preferred)
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Technology-based startups with scalable business models at any stage of development
Requirements
Applicants must complete an online application form highlighting their business model, team structure, technology focus, and commitment level.
Applications should emphasise:
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Market traction and scalability potential
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Technical innovation and creativity
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Active participation in workshops and mentorship sessions
Selection criteria
A panel of experts from industry and academia will evaluate applications based on:
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Originality and creativity
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Engineering design and practical impact
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Presentation quality and audience engagement
Timeline
The next RIoT Accelerator cohort will take place in Wilson, North Carolina, from February 24 to June 11, 2026.
Application deadline: January 23, 2026.
To apply, visit the RIoT website.
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