Impact Quest
A programme by Bharat Impact Incubation Centre
A two-stage incubation and acceleration programme for SDG-aligned startups, run in numbered cohorts with mentorship, grant support and access to the Jubilant Group ecosystem.
At a glance
| Best for | Founders with a working prototype or MVP tackling an SDG-aligned social or environmental problem |
|---|---|
| Stage | Prototype – Early revenue |
| Duration | Early Incubation Stage: about 6 months; Business Accelerator Stage: about 3 months |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Cost | Free |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | IIMA Ventures, Schwab Foundation for Social Entrepreneurship |
About Impact Quest
Impact Quest is BHARAT IMPACT's core incubation programme, run in numbered cohorts (1.0, 2.0, and a 2025 edition). It moves founders through two stages: an Early Incubation Stage focused on validating the idea and building an MVP, and a Business Accelerator Stage focused on scaling and fundraising.
What you get
- Idea conceptualisation, validation and MVP development support
- Market fundamentals training and pitch coaching
- Mentorship from social entrepreneurs and sector leaders, including through action webinars and boot camps
- In the accelerator stage: customised mentor and funding support, grant support for selected startups, access to Jubilant Group businesses for proof-of-concept testing, roadshows with VCs and HNIs, and help with follow-up fundraising and startup compliance
Who can apply
- Full-time founders addressing a clear social or environmental problem aligned with the SDGs
- Startups with a working prototype, alpha version or MVP; expected stage varies by sector
- Registered entities, or founders willing to register one; non-profits with a revenue model wanting to convert to for-profit are also considered
How selection works: an expert committee shortlists applicants from the open call, and shortlisted teams pitch at a selection event before final startups are chosen.
How to apply: submit the online application form linked from the Impact Quest page during an open call window. Questions can go to bharat.impact@jubl.com.
Where to apply
Other Bharat Impact Incubation Centre programmes
- Virtual Incubation ProgramA rolling, online-first incubation track for social entrepreneurs anywhere in India, without direct grant funding.
- Impact NestAn accelerator run jointly with the IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre for early-stage agritech, medtech, deep-tech and edtech startups.
- Fortify to Scale Grand ChallengeA challenge under BHARAT IMPACT's Grand Challenges track that connects scaling startups with industry, investors and mentors.