New Delhi, Oct. 17 -- NetApp has announced the 15th cohort of its Excellerator program, selecting five startups working on technologies that address these challenges.

Announced on October 16, 2026, the new cohort includes startups from India, the United States and Israel, covering AI-powered software engineering, generative AI security, workflow automation and enterprise data intelligence.

The bigger story, however, lies beyond the selection itself. NetApp's accelerator has supported 90 startups since 2017, but its disclosed record of 30 proof-of-concept (PoC) engagements and six commercial contracts within the company puts the focus on how early-stage technologies make their way into enterprise operations.

The new cohort brings togeth...