LIC HFL - Social Trailblazer Program - Cohort 4 (Incubation Grant) at IRMA iSEED Foundation

IRMA ISEED Foundation

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About this Opportunity

The LIC HFL - Social Trailblazer Program - Cohort 4 is the flagship Incubation Program of the IRMA ISEED Foundation, supported by LIC Housing Finance Limited's CSR initiative. The goal is to nurture the evolving ecosystem of Indian Social Enterprises by providing financial and technical assistance.

The program is designed to incubate 10 startups, help them build capacity, become market-ready, and scale their business, addressing entrenched social and environmental problems.

Key benefits:

  • Funding: Chance to secure funding support of up to ₹30 Lakhs.
  • Support: Expert Sector Mentorship, technical assistance, and support to build investment-ready, scalable business models.
  • Network: Access to a powerful network of changemakers and investors.

Eligibility

  • Applicant Type: Open to early-stage social enterprises (Startups, FPO, and FPC).
  • Registration: Must be a startup registered in India with a DPIIT certificate.
  • Operation: Must be a for-profit startup, FPO, or FPC with more than 6 months of operations on the ground.
  • Stage: Must have a sustainable and viable business model with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) or service ready stage and onwards.
  • Focus: Must address one of the two core themes:
    • Livelihoods: (Agriculture, Handicrafts, Food Processing, and allied sectors).
    • Livability: (Sustainable Housing, Climate Action, Health, and related domains).
  • Core Value: Social impact & Innovation must be the heart of the solution.

Application Process

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