Kotak BizLabs Accelerator

Kotak BizLabs is Kotak Mahindra Bank's CSR accelerator for startups that already have a market-ready product and paying customers. It runs in seasons and is delivered through partner incubators; at NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore it is called Velocity – Kotak BizLabs.

The programme focuses on product and market strategy and investor readiness, and ends with a demo day. Length varies by season and incubator.

• A DPIIT-recognised startup, registered in India.
• A fully developed MVP, ready for market.
• Already generating revenue, with early or established customers.
• Tech-first or tech-enabled, in one of the sectors the season lists.

• Product and market strategy support.
• Mentoring and a network of alumni, industry experts and investors.
• Grant opportunities for selected startups.
• A demo day with a financial readiness workshop and investor pitches.
• At NSRCEL, the NSRCEL Startup Kit and membership of its founder community afterwards.

Apply through the Kotak BizLabs application form for the current season, linked from the partner incubator's programme page. At NSRCEL, questions go to velocity@nsrcel.iimb.ac.in.

Application review → a conversation with the incubator team → panel review → due diligence → onboarding. Selection is competitive, and a place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant.