Bharat Inclusion Initiative is a grant from IIMA Ventures (CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad) for tech startups in fintech, skilling or livelihoods serving lower-income segments (typically under ₹50,000/month household income). It provides USD 50,000 and more per startup supported, for fintech · skilling · livelihoods. Applications are currently open.
Key facts
| Amount / benefit | USD 50,000 and more per startup supported (USD 50,000 and more per startup supported) |
|---|---|
| Provider | IIMA Ventures (CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad) |
| Where | Pan-India |
| Stage | Early Stage, Prototype, Seed |
| Sector | fintech · skilling · livelihoods |
| Deadline | Applications open |
What is Bharat Inclusion Initiative?
Bharat Inclusion Initiative — USD 50,000 and more per startup supported — Tech startups in fintech, skilling or livelihoods serving lower-income segments (typically under ₹50,000/month household income). Prototype, MVP or early-traction stage preferred. Must be an entity registered in India before selection is confirmed. It is run by IIMA Ventures (CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad).
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds. The amount and form of support that actually apply to you depend on the programme’s rules and how your application is assessed — they are not fixed for every applicant.
It is aimed at businesses in fintech · skilling · livelihoods. Like most government programmes, it has its own eligibility conditions, documentation and application window, and these terms are revised from time to time. Because of that, it is worth confirming the current eligibility, amount and deadline on the official programme page before you invest time in applying.
Who is eligible for Bharat Inclusion Initiative?
Tech startups in fintech, skilling or livelihoods serving lower-income segments (typically under ₹50,000/month household income). Prototype, MVP or early-traction stage preferred. Must be an entity registered in India before selection is confirmed.
How much does Bharat Inclusion Initiative give, and in what form?
USD 50,000 and more per startup supported, as uSD 50,000 and more per startup supported.
Frequently asked questions
What kind of support is this?
A grant is financial support you don’t repay — awarded against eligibility and, usually, agreed milestones or utilisation of funds.
Who runs this programme?
Bharat Inclusion Initiative is offered by IIMA Ventures (CIIE.CO, IIM Ahmedabad). Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
Programmes like this can be rolling or time-bound. Confirm the current window on the official programme page before you apply.
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Read “Who can apply” above for the programme’s own criteria. If you’d like a quick read on your specific case, our free 2-minute eligibility check maps your stage, sector and revenue to what you can realistically claim.
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Source and verification
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