ImpactNest 2.0 Accelerator Program

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, BHARAT IMPACT, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation

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Details

Amount

Upto: ₹2.5 lakh

Deadline

February 8, 2026

Provider

IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre, BHARAT IMPACT, Jubilant Bhartia Foundation

Type

accelerator

About this Opportunity

ImpactNest 2.0 is a flagship social impact acceleration program jointly led by IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) and BHARAT IMPACT, with support from the Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. The program is designed to support startups that are building scalable and high-impact solutions addressing critical societal and environmental challenges.

The cohort focuses on nurturing impact-driven startups by providing structured acceleration, co-incubation support, and deep engagement with industry and ecosystem partners. Through this program, startups gain access to institutional expertise, corporate partnerships, advanced infrastructure, and funding opportunities aimed at enabling sustainable growth and measurable impact.

ImpactNest 2.0 emphasizes innovation, scalability, and long-term value creation, helping startups refine their business models, strengthen go-to-market strategies, and prepare for future investments while staying aligned with their social impact goals.

Eligibility

  • Startups must be impact-driven and focused on building scalable solutions with measurable social or environmental outcomes.
  • Eligible startups may operate in domains including but not limited to AgriTech, Sustainability, Climate, MedTech, DeepTech, EdTech, and Social Impact.
  • Applicants should be at the prototype, MVP, or early revenue stage and demonstrate a strong commitment to impact-led innovation.
  • The program is open to Indian startups that are willing to actively engage in mentorship, acceleration activities, and ecosystem collaborations throughout the cohort duration.

Application Process

  • Interested startups must submit their application through the official online application form.
  • Applications are reviewed by the program partners based on impact potential, innovation, scalability, and team capability.
  • Shortlisted startups may be invited for further evaluation, interactions, or presentations.
  • Final selection is made jointly by IIML EIC, BHARAT IMPACT, and Jubilant Bhartia Foundation.
  • Selected startups are onboarded into the ImpactNest 2.0 cohort and provided acceleration and co-incubation support.