Deadline: 30 November 2024
Applications are open for the Bihar Accelerator Program aimed at fostering entrepreneurship in Bihar by providing structured support for startups through acceleration, mentorship, and funding opportunities.
Bihar Startup Fund Trust is the nodal body under the Government of Bihar spearheading and monitoring all state government initiatives pertaining to the much-needed thrust area of Entrepreneurship Development in the state of Bihar.
IIM Calcutta innovation Park (IIMCIP) will be working as a ‘Knowledge Partner’ in the Bihar’s Entrepreneurship Development efforts, by supporting various activities that would encourage, train, recognize and reward budding entrepreneurs of Bihar, and undertake capacity building among relevant Government Officials, Trainers, Entrepreneurs and others so as to gradually help develop a sustainable entrepreneurial culture in the state of Bihar.
Program Benefits
- Acceleration support for 20-25 startups in growth stages
- Intensive mentoring on business model refinement, product development, and market strategies
- Access to technology and resources to enhance scalability
- Networking opportunities within the startup ecosystem
- Investor access through Demo Day, facilitating funding prospects
Eligibility Criteria
- Startups in Growth stage from any sector and sustainable business model.
- The applicant should be a citizen of India.
- Innovative technology enabled social ventures.
For more information, visit IIMCIP.