Social Impact Incubation Programme 2025 by IIMCIP
By IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
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Quick Answer
Incubation programme for 10 social impact startups with grant funding, mentorship, and capacity building aimed at making them investment-ready.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIM Calcutta Innovation Park
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 8 December 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Social Impact Incubation Programme is a collaborative initiative by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP). It is conceived to bridge the gap for impact-driven startups that face roadblocks like scarce funding and isolated networks.
This programme is designed to empower social entrepreneurs building sustainable, technology-enabled solutions. 10 high-potential ventures will be selected to receive 360° support to amplify impact, accelerate revenue growth, and become investment-ready.
Program Benefits:
- Funding: Access to a ₹1.1 Crore fund corpus, including an assured Fellowship Grant and Implementation Grant for top-performing startups.
- Mentorship: Targeted mentorship from IIM Calcutta Innovation Park experts.
- Capacity Building: Customized bootcamps tailored to social enterprise needs.
- Market Access: Opportunities for pilots, validation, implementation, and strategic networks for market expansion.
- Investment Readiness: Opportunity to pitch for seed funding upon completion of the programme.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) is a Section 8, not-for-profit company set up in 2014 under the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta. It is recognised as a Technology Business Incubator by the Department of Science and Technology, and it is based on the IIM Calcutta…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Access to a ₹1.1 Crore fund corpus, including an assured Fellowship Grant and Implementation Grant for top-performing startups.
How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
- 2
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many startups are selected under this programme?
10 high-potential ventures are selected.
What are the focus areas for startups?
Startups must be working in Sustainability, Green Mobility, Sustainable Livelihoods, or Women Empowerment.
What stage should the startup be in?
The startup must be in the MVP (Minimum Viable Product) or Early Revenue stage.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
