About Organisation
IIMA Ventures is an entrepreneurship and innovation platform associated with IIM Ahmedabad that supports startups through acceleration, incubation, mentoring, funding and ecosystem-building programmes. It works with entrepreneurs developing innovative solutions across sectors and connects startups with experienced mentors, investors, industry partners and other resources. Through programmes such as Kotak BizLabs, IIMA Ventures supports businesses working on challenges with social, environmental and economic relevance. Its initiatives provide entrepreneurs with opportunities to strengthen their business models, improve scalability and access financial and professional support. The organisation plays a role in India’s growing startup ecosystem and supports innovation-led entrepreneurship across the country.
About the Grant
Kotak BizLabs Season 3 is an eight-month startup acceleration programme offering grant funding of up to ₹30 lakh to selected Indian startups. The programme combines financial support with mentoring, training, expert guidance, investor connections and an intensive bootcamp. Areas of interest include DeepTech, AgriTech, ClimateTech, CleanTech, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, Sustainability, Waste Management, Sustainable Manufacturing and Electric Mobility. For entrepreneurs looking for startup grants India, climate tech funding, sustainability startup grants and equity-free funding opportunities, Kotak BizLabs provides support for eligible ventures developing scalable and commercially viable solutions with meaningful impact.
Who can Apply?
Kotak BizLabs Season 3 is intended for eligible startups registered in India, with founders and operations based in India. Applicants should have an innovative solution with potential for commercialisation and scalability. The programme focuses on areas including ClimateTech, CleanTech, AgriTech, DeepTech, Sustainability, Waste Management and other technology-driven sectors. Startups must satisfy the programme’s requirements concerning registration, business stage, innovation and traction. Entrepreneurs applying for startup grants India should ensure that their venture fits the programme’s sector priorities and can demonstrate a credible solution, business model, market opportunity and potential for meaningful impact.
How to Apply?
Eligible startups should review the Kotak BizLabs Season 3 requirements and prepare information about their business, founders, solution, market opportunity, traction and impact. Applicants must complete the online application through the designated programme process before the deadline. Shortlisted startups may progress through further evaluation and selection stages before joining the accelerator and receiving programme support.
Application Deadline
The application deadline is 9 October 2026
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
