Business Accelerator Program – Cohort 2
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Quick Answer
Six-month capacity-building accelerator for SC–ST entrepreneurs, offering residential training, mentorship, and incubation support.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- InFED, IIM Nagpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 11 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by InFED, IIM Nagpur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Business Accelerator Program – Cohort 2 is a six-month capacity-building accelerator designed exclusively for SC–ST entrepreneurs. The program is organized by AIC-InFED at IIM Nagpur in collaboration with the National SC ST Hub and is supported under the World Bank–backed RAMP Project of the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Government of India.
The accelerator aims to strengthen entrepreneurial capabilities and enable sustainable business growth through a structured mix of residential training, online learning, project-based guidance, and extended incubation support.
Participants gain exposure to expert-led sessions, mentorship, and practical insights across business strategy, innovation, finance, market access, and enterprise scaling, while becoming part of an enabling startup and incubation ecosystem at IIM Nagpur.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
InFED is the business incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur. Its full name is the IIMN Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development, and it is a separate Section 8 company under the Companies Act 2013 rather than a department of the institute — a distinction…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Participants receive a six-month capacity-building accelerator experience rather than a direct cash payout. The program combines:
- Residential training and online learning modules
- Project-based guidance for applying concepts to their own ventures
- Extended incubation support beyond the core program
- Expert-led sessions and mentorship across business strategy, innovation, finance, market access, and enterprise scaling
- Access to the startup and incubation ecosystem at IIM Nagpur
This is structured as a grant-supported accelerator, with women SC–ST candidates given preference during selection.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
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- 2
Line up your documents
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- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Only SC–ST entrepreneurs aged 18 or older, with a graduation degree. Women SC–ST candidates are preferred. Applicants can also apply as wards of SC–ST entrepreneurs. Candidates with Udyam Registration where major activity is trading are not eligible.
What is the duration and format of the program?
The program is six months long, combining residential training, online learning, project-based guidance, and extended incubation support.
Who organizes the program?
AIC-InFED at IIM Nagpur in collaboration with the National SC ST Hub, supported under the World Bank–backed RAMP Project of the Ministry of MSME.
Is the program currently accepting applications?
No, this cohort (Cohort 2) is closed; the application form is no longer accepting responses.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
