Program Objectives
The AmpliNxt AECO Innovation Cohort is a curated 100-day journey designed to empower startups that are reshaping the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) landscape. Our objective is to accelerate the growth of innovative startups through strategic mentorship, pilot opportunities, industry collaborations, and investor access—helping them validate, refine, and scale their solutions for real-world impact.
Focus Areas
- Sustainable Construction & Green Materials
- Open BIM & Smart AECO Workflows
- Construction Automation with AI & Computer Vision
- AI-Driven Construction Management
- Digital Twins & Infrastructure Intelligence
- Net-Zero & Climate-Resilient Design
- Generative AI & Policy-Driven Design Compliance
How the program helps
Strategic Mentorship
Tailored 1:1 mentorship from AECO industry leaders, and startup experts to refine your product and strategy.
Industry Access
Opportunity to Connect with government, corporate, and tech leaders to explore real-world collaborations.
Learning Tracks
Engaging workshops and masterclasses on key AECO innovations, market strategies, product strategy and sustainability.
Showcase Opportunities
Present your product to key stakeholders throughout the cohort and exclusively at Demo Day to gain visibility and opportunity to collaborate across the AECO ecosystem.
Pilot Facilitation
Opportunity to unlock pilot projects and MoUs with ecosystem partners to validate your solution.
Post-Program Support
Sustained guidance and opportunity to access to networks to scale and implement your solution post-cohort.
Program Schedule
| Phase | Week | Key Activities |
|---|---|---|
| Assess | Week 1–2 | Program launch, startup analysis, milestone planning |
| Learn | Week 3–9 | Workshops, masterclasses, 1:1 mentoring, peer reviews |
| Deliver | Week 10–12 | Pilot facilitation, stakeholder showcases, mock pitches |
| Showcase | Week 13–14 | Demo Day, certification, media coverage, graduation |
Eligibility Criteria
- Startup Stage: MVP-ready or having market traction
- Product Stage: Working prototype or live proof of concept
- Team: At least 2 active team members
- Sectors: AECO, Green Construction, Deep Tech and AI for Construction Technology
- Preferred: Startups targeting pilot projects, commercialization, or seed to series A funding
- Location: Pan-India; physical presence in Pune is not mandatory
Program Outcomes
- A validated go-to-market strategy for AECO solutions.
- Investor-ready pitch decks and collaterals & opportunity to pitch to multiple investors throughout the cohort time
- Stronger investor and partner networks
- Corporate and government pilot opportunities
- Opportunity to gain access to SoftTech Engineers Limited’s stakeholders and opportunities for potential product integration
- Stronger B2B/B2G and licensing connections
- Visibility across AECO and innovation communities