IIM Calcutta

Indian Institute of Management Calcutta (IIM Calcutta)

IIM Calcutta, established in 1961 as India's first IIM, is one of the country's most prestigious management institutions. Located in Joka, Kolkata, it has produced generations of business leaders and is now actively building an entrepreneurship and startup ecosystem.

Startup & Incubation Programs

• IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP): A DIPP-recognized technology business incubator, IIMCIP supports startups in technology-enabled business innovation, providing mentorship, co-working space, investor connections, and business development support
• MCIIE (Management Centre for Innovation and Incubation of Enterprises): The broader innovation and entrepreneurship center of IIM Calcutta, hosting speaker series, bootcamps, and startup competitions
• MeitY TIDE 2.0 EiR Program: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park participates in the MeitY TIDE 2.0 scheme, offering Entrepreneur-in-Residence support with stipends and mentoring for tech founders
• Student Entrepreneurship Cell: Active E-Cell hosting events, hackathons, and facilitating first investor connections for student founders

Funding & Network

Startups at IIMCIP gain access to angel investors, VCs, and the IIM Calcutta alumni network — one of India's most influential business networks spanning banking, consulting, private equity, and industry leadership.

Who Should Apply

Tech-enabled business startups at ideation or early-revenue stage, especially in B2B SaaS, fintech, supply chain, healthcare management, and social enterprise. Business-model innovation startups with strong founding teams will find IIMCIP particularly supportive.