InFED, IIM Nagpur

InFED (IIMN Foundation for Entrepreneurship Development) is the business incubator of the Indian Institute of Management Nagpur, set up as a Section 8 company. InFED has propelled over 65 startups, with 21 securing substantial funding from diverse sources. The foundation combines IIM Nagpur's management expertise with practical venture-building support to help early-stage entrepreneurs develop scalable businesses.

InFED runs specialized programs including the Women Startup Program (WSP) in partnership with NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, which provides dedicated incubation support for women entrepreneurs. The foundation supports startups across diverse domains including fintech, astronomy education, food technology, civic technology, and sanitation. InFED provides mentorship from IIM Nagpur faculty, access to investor networks, co-working infrastructure, and structured programs for business model validation and market entry.

Who Benefits

Early-stage founders in central India, particularly women entrepreneurs through the dedicated WSP program. Startups in Nagpur and Maharashtra seeking management mentorship, investor connectivity, and structured incubation from an IIM-backed institution. Social enterprises and civic technology ventures benefit from InFED's focus on scalable solutions with social impact.