Kotak BizLabs Season 3 — Accelerator + Grant (IIMA Ventures × Kotak)
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Kotak BizLabs Season 3 — Accelerator + Grant (IIMA Ventures × Kotak)

Equity-free 8-month accelerator for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-generating Indian startups, with grant funding up to ₹30 Lakh for 20 high-potential ventures. Sector focus includes ClimateTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, sustainability, waste management, sustainable manufacturing and EV mobility. Delivered as a Kotak Mahindra Bank CSR initiative by IIMA Ventures.

Equity-free 8-month accelerator for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-generating Indian startups, with grant funding up to ₹30 Lakh for 20 high-potential ventures. Sector focus includes ClimateTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, sustainability, waste management, sustainable manufacturing and EV mobility. Delivered as a Kotak Mahindra Bank CSR initiative by IIMA Ventures.

AmountGrant funding up to ₹30 Lakh per startup (20 startups) + 8-month acceleration
FunderIIMA Ventures in partnership with Kotak Mahindra Bank (CSR)
Deadline2026-10-09
SectorClimate Tech (Multi-Sector)
StageEarly
TypeAccelerator

Program Details

  • Grant funding of up to INR 30 Lakhs for 20 high-potential startups — equity-free, no transfer of ownership (CSR initiative)
  • Zero application or participation fee
  • Open to ClimateTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, DeepTech (AI, robotics, IoT, advanced materials), sustainability, waste management, sustainable manufacturing, EV mobility and other impact-driven sectors
  • Eligibility: DPIIT-recognised, formally registered startup in India, market-ready product actively used by paying customers (revenue + validated demand); founders and operations based in India
  • Tier-2 / Tier-3 focus — aims to build startup ecosystems across Bharat, open to all Indian states
  • Tailored training, expert-led mentoring, and structured acceleration; top 25 startups get a 3-day IIM Ahmedabad bootcamp (Nov 2026)
  • Prior funding/grants/awards do NOT disqualify applicants

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