FinNest 1.0 Fintech Acceleration Program at IIML EIC

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC), HDFC Bank

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹1 crore

Deadline

January 15, 2026

Provider

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC), HDFC Bank

Type

accelerator

About this Opportunity

FinNest 1.0 is a flagship fintech acceleration program focused on driving financial inclusion through innovative technology-led solutions.
The program is jointly launched by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) and HDFC Bank under the HDFC Bank Parivartan initiative.

The program specifically supports startups working in the domains of Agriculture, Climate, and Sustainability, enabling them to scale impactful fintech solutions that promote green growth, inclusive finance, and sustainable development.

With a total grant corpus of INR 1 Crore, FinNest 1.0 offers a structured acceleration journey combining funding support, mentorship, ecosystem access, and pilot opportunities to help startups create measurable social and economic impact.

Eligibility

  • Indian startups leveraging technology to promote financial inclusion
  • Solutions focused on Agriculture, Climate, or Sustainability
  • Startups building fintech or finance-enabled innovation with social or environmental impact
  • Teams willing to participate in an intensive acceleration and mentorship program
  • Startups aligned with green growth, sustainability, and inclusive finance objectives

Application Process

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