ImpactNest Cohort 3.0
Impact-focused startup program offering grant support up to ₹2.5 Lakhs, mentorship, market access, and follow-on investment opportunities.
About the Program
ImpactNest 3.0 is a joint initiative of IIM Lucknow Enterprise Incubation Centre (IIML EIC) and BHARAT IMPACT, supported by Jubilant Bhartia Foundation. The program is designed for impact-driven startups solving real-world challenges and provides capital, mentorship, industry expertise, market access, and ecosystem support. Applications are open for Cohort 3.0 until 6th September 2026.
Eligibility requirements
- * Impact-driven startup solving real-world challenges.
- * Startup should be working in one or more of the supported sectors.
- * Relevant areas include AgriTech, MedTech, CleanTech, Sustainability, DeepTech, IoT, Social Impact, and related impact-focused areas.
Offerings / Benefits
- * Grant support up to INR 2.5 Lakhs.
- * Mentorship and industry expertise.
- * Follow-on investment opportunities.
- * Go-to-market support.
- * Global launch support.
- * Legal support.
- * Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) support.
- * Financial support.
- * Access to advanced laboratories.
- * Access to ecosystem networks.
Sectors supported
Selection process
- Not specified.
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