Incubation Programme (CIMP-BIIF)
A programme by Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna (Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna)
Mentoring, co-working and seed-funding route for Bihar startups, run by CIMP-BIIF, the incubator arm of CIMP.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage startups registered in Bihar, or outside Bihar for mentoring |
|---|---|
| Duration | Around 16 weeks for the business plan stage |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | Department of Industries, Government of Bihar |
About Incubation Programme (CIMP-BIIF)
CIMP-BIIF, the Section 8 incubator arm of Chandragupt Institute of Management Patna, supports startups with mentoring, a plug-and-play office and co-working space.
What you get
- Mentoring from institutional and external mentors
- Seed funding support for Bihar startups approved by the state Department of Industries
- Support on product development, go-to-market strategy, financial management and launch
- Co-working space at B-HUB for startups allotted seats
Who can apply
- Startups registered in Bihar, not older than five years at the date of application, for seed funding
- Startups registered outside Bihar, for mentoring only, under the Startup India scheme
How selection works: Projects submit a basic business plan. An institutional mentor then helps build a detailed plan, which takes around 16 weeks. The plan goes to the state Department of Industries for seed funding approval.
How to apply: Apply through the Startup Bihar portal or the Startup India portal.