Business Accelerator Program

Supported by the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) Scheme of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India. Conducted in a Blended Mode (Online + On-Campus) for SC/ST Entrepreneurs & their Wards. Program Structure: Total Duration: 72 hours of structured learning (Hybrid Mode) 36 hours On-Campus and 36 hours Online, followed by 6 months of mentoring. Module 1 On-Campus Immersion: One Week residential program at IIM Kashipur. Module 2 Virtual Sessions: Offered remotely (36 Hours spread over 2 months). Mentoring 6-Month Support: Individual Project Pitching and Mentoring/handholding support after completion of Modules 1 and 2. Eligibility: Existing SC-ST Entrepreneurs / Wards (aspiring entrepreneurs) of SC-ST Entrepreneurs. Age must be above 18 years on the day of application. Preference to be given to women SC/ST candidates. Proof required: Udyam/GST/License (for Entrepreneurs) or proof of relation (for Wards). Refundable Fee: Candidates need to pay only ₹5,000, which will be refunded upon successful completion of the training as per NSSH guidelines. * Note: Entrepreneurs with major activity as TRADING in the Udyam registration are not eligible.