IIM Calcutta Innovation Park joins Kotak’s flagship CSR initiative as an incubator partner, extending its reach across eastern and north-eastern India Mumbai, 01 October, 2026: Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. (“KMBL” / “Kotak”) today announced Season 3 of the Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, its flagship CSR initiative for early-revenue-stage startups. The third edition (August 2027 to […]
36-month partnership to support incubation and acceleration of 250 startups, operationalise four district incubation centres and contribute towards creation of 1,000+ jobs At least 40% of supported enterprises targeted to be women-led Gangtok, Sikkim | 29 September 2026: The Commerce & Industries Department, Government of Sikkim, has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with […]
Study of 116 startups: 67.9% identify greater access to institutional funding as a priority, while 52.6% have women founders, reflecting strong gender participation in the state Guwahati, 23 September 2026: Assam’s startup ecosystem is showing strong entrepreneurial participation across sectors, with women founders accounting for more than half of the startups surveyed. As the ecosystem […]
The nature of snake venom varies from region to region because of differences in the reptiles’ diets and environments Monday, 21 September 2026: A startup nurtured at IIM Calcutta is playing a key role in developing region-specific snake antivenoms to increase their effectiveness. Nearly all commercial antivenom manufacturers in India procure their snake venom from […]
A strategic partnership combining academic excellence with incubation expertise, enabling startup creation, industry collaboration and innovation-led entrepreneurship through a proposed DST NIDHI Maker Bhavan. Kolkata, 08 September 2026: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), one of India’s leading startup incubators, has announced a strategic partnership with Army Institute of Management Kolkata (AIMK) formalised through a Memorandum of Understanding […]
Supporting 16 high-potential startups driving sustainability, circularity, cleantech, waste management, and green manufacturing across India Mumbai/Kolkata, August 24, 2026: IDFC FIRST Bank, has partnered with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) under IGNITE, a startup incubation program of FIRST IMPACT, to launch a Pan-India Incubation Program for Sustainable Business Solutions, aimed at nurturing and scaling innovative […]
India’s social impact startup ecosystem is evolving rapidly, but turning innovative ideas into sustainable enterprises requires more than capital. It demands mentorship, market access, strategic guidance and an enabling ecosystem that can help entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of growth. In this interview with Mr. Pranjal Konwar, Chief Operating Officer, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), TheCSRUniverse […]
Three-year initiative will identify and support high-potential women entrepreneurs across Jharkhand’s 24 districts and 264 blocks Ranchi, August 17, 2026: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), in partnership with the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS), has commenced the on-ground implementation of the Jharkhand Incubator Programme following a state-level launch and orientation programme held in Ranchi. Approved […]
Experts call on founders to move beyond AI experimentation and build scalable, commercially viable AI solutions. Kolkata, August 10, 2026: The next wave of AI innovation will be shaped by how startups combine emerging technologies to solve real-world business and societal challenges. This was the focus of AI Day for Startups India 2026 in Kolkata, hosted […]
Ten social enterprises complete incubation journey, top five to receive implementation grants of up to â‚ą20 lakh each Kolkata, 06 August 2026:Â IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), one of India’s leading startup incubators, in partnership with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV) under its CSR initiative Daimler Truck Cares, announced the successful completion of the DICV-IIMCIP […]
Kanika Talukdar invested Rs 500 in a small vermicompost unit in Barjhar village of Nalbari district, she was not thinking about becoming an entrepreneur. She was trying to survive. GUWAHATI, July 24: What began as a modest effort to support her family after the loss of her husband has grown into an Rs 85-lakh-a-year organic […]
Applications open for early-stage, early revenue and MVP startups in green manufacturing, sustainability, cleantech and circular economy in partnership with Pernod Ricard India Foundation. Guwahati, 13th July 2026:Â IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) announced the launch of Prakriti Incubation Launchpad for the second cohort, a 12-month sustainability-focused incubation programme. The program aims at nurturing early-stage and […]
KOLKATA | May 18, 2026: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), a leading national impact first incubator, in collaboration with Daimler India Commercial Vehicles (DICV), successfully concluded the second bootcamp under the DICV–IIMCIP Social Impact Incubation Program for a Viksit Bharat. The three-day bootcamp brought together a cohort of 10 startups for an intensive capacity-building programme focused on strengthening entrepreneurial and business capabilities. […]
Rural women entrepreneurs associated with Sakhi Mandals across Jharkhand’s 24 districts and 264 blocks will be assessed to identify high-potential enterprises. KOLKATA, May 11, 2026: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), a leading national social impact incubator, has reinforced its long-term commitment to building an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem through a three-year partnership with the Jharkhand State […]
When Dr VK Rai speaks about innovation, he does not begin with startups or funding cycles. He begins with a question that has stayed with him for over three decades: Why does India operate world-class systems without always owning their design, evolution, and long-term capability? That question first emerged when he was a young officer […]
Portal unveiled at Agartala workshop to support 150 women-led rural enterprises across Tripura AGARTALA April 10th 2026: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), one of India’s premier social impact incubators, in partnership with the Tripura Rural Livelihood Mission (TRLM), Government of Tripura, has officially launched its women entrepreneurs incubator programme, marking the transition from programme announcement […]
These appointments enhance IIMCIP’s executive competencies across venture capital, credit markets, and impact investing. Kolkata, April 07, 2026:Â IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) today announced the induction of four new senior investment leaders into its Investment Committee, augmenting the governance and decision-making framework that guides its startup investment strategy. The expanded committee brings together experienced investors, […]
Guwahati, March 05, 2026: North East India marked a significant milestone in strengthening its sustainability-led startup landscape at the Prakriti Incubation Launchpad – Startup Summit held in Guwahati. The year-long initiative, led by Pernod Ricard India Foundation and implemented by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), culminated in the recognition of 12 circular economy startups from […]
As India’s startup momentum increasingly extends beyond metropolitan hubs, structured incubation models are emerging as critical enablers of regional innovation and disciplined scale. In this conversation, Dr. V. K. Rai, CEO of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, shares insights into the strategic partnership with the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub to create a milestone-driven co-incubation pathway for […]
Kolkata | March 01 2026: IIM Calcutta Innovation Park announced the successful conclusion of the Bengal Business Accelerator Programme – Cohort 2 with a high-impact Demo Day and Valedictory Ceremony at the Indian Institute of Management Calcutta campus. The programme is a Government of West Bengal initiative, implemented in collaboration with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park […]