NSRCEL Launchpad 30 at IIM Bangalore
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Quick Answer
5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation with ₹5L grants for top 3 teams at NSRCEL IIM Bangalore.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 5 April 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
NSRCEL Launchpad 30 is a 5-month sector-agnostic pre-incubation program run by NSRCEL (NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning) at IIM Bangalore. The program is built for founders at the idea, prototype, or MVP stage, providing structured mentorship to help them build early-stage ventures. There is no participation fee, and up to two team members including a founder may attend.
The program awards ₹5 lakh grants to the top 3 incubatees at the end of the cohort. All participants receive mentorship from experienced entrepreneurs and business professionals, along with credits and discounts from partners including AWS, RazorpayX, Stripe, and Zoho. NSRCEL is one of India's most recognized startup support institutions, and the Launchpad program is their flagship pre-incubation offering for founders who are at the earliest stages of building their venture.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
NSRCEL, the NS Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning (the Department of Science and Technology lists it as the Nadathur S Raghavan Centre for Entrepreneurial Learning), is the startup incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB). It is the institute's…
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- Amount
- Up to ₹5L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Launchpad 30 is a 5-month pre-incubation journey that culminates in a performance-based grant: the top 2 incubatees are awarded ₹5 lakh in grant money. Alongside the cash, all participants receive cohort-based workshops covering problem-solution fit, early product-market fit, governance and entrepreneurial mindset; one-on-one mentoring to refine the business model and roadmap with review-based checkpoints; and the NSRCEL Startup Kit with exclusive discounts and credits from partners including AWS, RazorpayX, Stripe and Zoho. There is no participation fee for the program.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is NSRCEL Launchpad only for IIM Bangalore students?
No. Launchpad is open to early-stage founders from across India, and solo founders can apply.
What stage does a startup need to be at for Launchpad?
Idea, prototype or MVP stage. Startups that already have revenue and customers are a better fit for NSRCEL's growth programmes.
How long does Launchpad run?
About five months per cohort, mixing online sessions with two in-person bootcamps in Bengaluru.
Can I reapply to Launchpad if I was not selected?
Yes. NSRCEL accepts past applicants and asks them to highlight the progress made since their previous application.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
