What is 'Velocity,' the newly launched accelerator program by Delhivery?

Delhivery recently partnered with AWS, Nexus Ventures to launch Velocity, a six-week startup accelerator program, to nurture and empower entrepreneurs and innovators in the logistics sector.

In the previous edition of this program, leading financial and sectoral experts were assembled to offer incisive, industry-led mentorship to the selected startups.

It included 15+ sessions covering a wide range of topics essential for startups, from mentors including Vibhor Jain, President – Network Governance & COO of ONDC; Rohit Kapoor, CEO of Food Marketplace at Swiggy; and Naman Jain, Founder of Falcon Autotech.

Which startups have been selected?

A total of 20 early-stage startups were selected from a pool of 234 applicants, representing a diverse range of sectors.

Among the selected startups were warehousing-focused entities like ODWEN, Warehouse, and Warehousity, showcasing innovations in the warehousing sector.

The cohort also included EV fleet providers such as EVIFY and Zyngo, reflecting advancements in electric vehicle fleet services. In the agritech sector, startups like Upjao Agrotech and E Sandhai were selected.

Startups awarded AWS Activate Credits

Each startup was awarded AWS Activate Credits valued at $25,000, which can be used to access AWS cloud services, allowing startups to build and scale their technology infrastructure without facing high initial costs.