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.
