About this programme
Kotak BizLabs Season 3 is an 8-month CSR-funded accelerator run by IIMA Ventures with Kotak Mahindra Bank, aimed at social-impact and sustainability-focused startups from tier-2/3 India ("Bharat"). It provides grant funding of up to INR 30 lakh to 20 high-potential startups plus mentoring, training, a bootcamp at IIM Ahmedabad, and investor/portfolio support; no equity is taken. It is run by IIMA Ventures, in collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank.
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 deeptech, cleantech, fintech, healthtech and other impact-driven sectors from tier-2/3 india. 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 can apply
DPIIT-recognised, formally registered startup with a market-ready product and paying customers (revenue/traction), aligned to deeptech, cleantech, fintech or healthtech focus areas.
Documents you’ll typically need
- Business registration / incorporation certificate
- PAN (and GST registration, where applicable)
- Identity and address proof for the applicant / directors
- A short description of your business or project
- Recent financials or a simple project report
The exact checklist depends on the programme and your specifics.
Frequently asked
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?
Kotak BizLabs Season 3 is offered by IIMA Ventures, in collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank. Eligibility and approval rest with them; the criteria and amounts are set by the programme.
Is there a deadline to apply?
The programme lists a deadline of 2026-10-09. Government timelines can change, so confirm the current date 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.
Reviewed July 2026. Government programmes change — confirm current eligibility, amounts and deadlines on the official programme page before you apply. CapEasy is a private consultancy and is not affiliated with any government authority.