The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology-backed MeitY Startup Hub (MSH) and social media giant Meta have shortlisted 120 startups under the XR Startup Program.  The initiative, which aims to discover, nurture and accelerate XR-related startups in the country, has two pillars – the accelerator programme.and the grand challenge. 

• Of the startups selected under the accelerator, more than 30% are from tier 2 and 3 cities
• 20% of the selected cohort is led by women
• Backed by Meta’s $50 Mn XR Programs and Research Fund, the accelerator will support 40 early-stage XR startups with a grant of INR 20 Lakhs each.