Sampannakaari Enterprise Incubation Program
A programme by IIMV FIELD
A long-term enterprise incubation programme for self-help-group women-owned businesses in Andhra Pradesh, run with NRLM and SERP.
At a glance
| Best for | Women running a self-help-group enterprise in Andhra Pradesh |
|---|---|
| Stage | Early revenue – Growth |
| Duration | 18-24 months of incubation |
| Format | Hybrid |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | NRLM, Government of India, SERP, Government of Andhra Pradesh |
About Sampannakaari Enterprise Incubation Program
Sampannakaari supports women who own or lead a self-help-group enterprise in Andhra Pradesh and are already trading. IIMV FIELD runs it with the National Rural Livelihoods Mission and SERP, the Andhra Pradesh state rural livelihoods agency. The last intake closed in April 2026, so check the programme page for the next call.
What you get
- 18 to 24 months of incubation for the selected enterprises, delivered virtually and in person
- One-to-one mentoring and peer training sessions
- Market linkages, business resources including AI tools, and collaboration networks
- Grant or soft-loan support for enterprises that clear the Investment Committee, depending on performance and need
Who can apply
- Women-owned or women-led self-help-group enterprises in Andhra Pradesh
- You must already be running the enterprise
How selection works: background checks are run on the top 500 applicants, up to 250 are shortlisted for a Challenge Fund Competition where they are taught business models, business plans and pitching, and present to a selection committee. The top 150 enterprises go into incubation, and ventures are separately interviewed by IIMV FIELD's Investment Committee for financial support.
How to apply: through the form on the programme page, with brochures in Telugu and English. Help is available by WhatsApp, on a weekday phone line, through local on-ground collaborators, or at samp@iimv.ac.in.
Where to apply
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- TIDE 2.0 Grant SchemeThe proof-of-concept half of MeitY's TIDE 2.0 programme at IIMV FIELD, with grant support and a year of incubation.
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- IGNIS ProgramA rolling technology programme run with the student committee EPIC, with three entry points from idea to scaling.
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- Capacity Building ProgramsFive recurring webinar series for founders and students, two of them paid with certificates and three of them free.