Business Accelerator Programme for Existing SC-ST Entrepreneurs (2nd Edition)
A programme by IIM Shillong Foundation for Incubation & Enterprises
A fully sponsored accelerator for existing SC-ST businesses that want to scale. Closed for this edition.
At a glance
| Best for | Existing SC-ST entrepreneurs with a business running for more than 6 months |
|---|---|
| Stage | Growth |
| Duration | 2 months of online sessions (36 hours), then 6 months of guidance |
| Cost | Free |
| Run with | National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) scheme, Ministry of MSME |
About Business Accelerator Programme for Existing SC-ST Entrepreneurs (2nd Edition)
The second edition of this accelerator is for existing SC-ST entrepreneurs whose business has run for more than 6 months and who want to scale it. It is run under the National SC-ST Hub scheme of the Ministry of MSME and is fully sponsored.
What you get
- Formal training in management concepts, with access to industry mentors.
- Capacity-building sessions and access to mentors.
- 6 months of mentoring after the programme ends.
Who can apply
- Existing SC-ST entrepreneurs aged above 18 years.
- Graduates of any discipline with Udyam registration.
- Women SC-ST candidates are given preference.
How selection works: applicants send a two-minute video and a one-page Statement of Purpose. Each batch takes 40 participants.
How to apply: use the online application form linked from the brochure. Applications closed on 23 August 2026.
Where to apply
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