IIMCIP has formalised a collaboration with the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA), joining a national push to identify, support and empower ST-led startups and enterprises. IIMCIP Chairman, Mr. Ajay Jain, signed the MoU at a gathering in New Delhi that brought together technology business incubators from across the country, in the esteemed presence of Shri […]

On July 30, Jharkhand took a defining step towards grassroots economic transformation, launching the Jharkhand Incubator Programme to empower SHG entrepreneurs across the state. Approved by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, the programme is being implemented by IIM Calcutta Innovation Park with support from the Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS). […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has formalised a strategic partnership with the Army Institute of Management, Kolkata (AIMK), aimed at fostering a strong culture of innovation, entrepreneurship and experiential learning among students and aspiring entrepreneurs. This collaboration will provide students with structured opportunities to engage with the startup ecosystem through entrepreneurial programmes, innovation challenges, industry […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), in collaboration with Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), has launched the second edition of Prakriti Incubation Launchpad – a 12-month incubation programme designed to support innovative and high-impact startups from the North Eastern Region (NER) working in the sustainability and circularity space. A total of 12 promising startups will be […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), in collaboration with Maruti Suzuki India Limited, has launched applications for the fourth Cohort of the NURTURE programme. Open to early-stage startups across key sectors, viz., Social Impact, Sustainable Products, Mobility Convenience, Technology in Mobility and Enterprise & Manufacturing, the programme is designed to support startups with guidance, network, industry […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park has formalised a collaboration with Jharkhand State Livelihood Promotion Society (JSLPS) for the implementation of the Incubator Project approved by the Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), Government of India, under the Non-Farm Domain! The collaboration marks an important step towards building a robust incubation ecosystem that empowers SHG entrepreneurs to transform […]

Four distinguished leaders have recently joined the IIMCIP Investment Committee, viz., Shankar Jadhav, Director and CIO at BlueRock and Director at Technocraft Industries India Ltd; Kanchan Jain, MD and CEO of Ascertis Credit and Director on the IIMCIP Board; Krishnan Neelakantan, Managing Partner at Ankur Capital; and Kalyani Amilineni, Managing Partner at Amil Ventures. Each […]

After receiving an overwhelming 288 applications and completing a rigorous multi-stage evaluation process, we are pleased to declare the final selection of 10 impact-driven startups for the latest cohort of the Social Impact Incubation Programme (SIIP) — a joint initiative by Daimler India Commercial Vehicles and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park. The strong response to this […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park has signed an MoU with Tripura Rural Livelihoods Mission on February 12, 2026, towards strengthening grassroots entrepreneurship and enabling rural enterprises in Tripura. The MoU was formally signed by  Shri Tarit Kanti Chakma, IAS, CEO, TRLM and Dr V. K. Rai, CEO, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, in the presence of Abhishek […]

On 8 January 2026, the Ratan Tata Innovation Hub (RTIH) AP, Visakhapatnam, and IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding to establish a structured co-incubation pathway for market-ready, revenue-generating startups from Andhra Pradesh. This partnership builds on IIMCIP’s decades of experience in enabling enterprises to grow beyond early traction, strengthening its position […]

Six out of twelve startups from North East India incubated under Prakriti Incubation Launchpad have been selected for reward grants under the programme by Pernod Ricard India Foundation (PRIF), in collaboration with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP). The selected ventures address challenges ranging from food waste and deforestation to disability inclusion and unorganised waste management. […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP), in partnership with PLASTINDIA Foundation, announces the Bharat Next Challenge: PLASTINDIA Foundation Startup Search 2026 a nationwide initiative to identify breakthrough ideas “Born in India” that will redefine sustainability, recycling and circular plastics. The launch marks a significant step toward strengthening India’s innovation landscape, offering startups unmatched exposure at PLASTINDIA […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has entered into a strategic partnership with The Assam Royal Global University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly foster a vibrant culture of innovation and entrepreneurship among students across Assam and the North-East. The MoU was signed on November 18, 2025, by the IIMCIP COO, Pranjal Konwar and […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has entered into a formal collaboration with IIT Guwahati and BioNEST-IITG to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Eastern and North-Eastern India. Through this partnership, the three institutions aim to transform innovative ideas and research outputs into sustainable business ventures, contributing to regional economic growth and social development. IIT Guwahati will […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has entered into a strategic partnership with Assam Skill University (ASU) to nurture innovation and entrepreneurship among students and young innovators across the region. The MoU was signed between Mr Ajay Jain, Chairman, IIMCIP and Shri Subhash Chandra Das, IAS (Retd.), Vice-Chancellor, Assam Skill University, to promote entrepreneurial thinking, facilitate […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has entered into a collaboration with Rungta College Technology Business Incubator to inspire, identify and empower social entrepreneurs across India. This collaboration will enable IIMCIP and Rungta College TBI to jointly mentor, incubate and provide resources to social entrepreneurs, creating pathways for scalable ventures that address pressing societal challenges and […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has signed an MoU with the Assam Innovation and Startup Foundation (AISF) to strengthen and scale up Assam’s entrepreneurship ecosystem. As the knowledge partner, IIMCIP will work closely with AISF to nurture entrepreneurs and build the capacities of government officials, trainers and ecosystem enablers. The collaboration aims to inspire, train, […]

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park and TechnoServe’s Greenr Sustainability Accelerator Announces Five-Year Partnership to Catalyse India’s Green Startup Ecosystem

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) has announced a strategic investment of ₹2 crore in Nimble Vision, a promising sustainability startup from Bengaluru. The investment was formalised by IIMCIP CEO Dr Subhrangshu Sanyal during the Startup Conclave 2025 in Gandhinagar, in the august presence of Hon’ble Union Cabinet Minister of Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah and the Chief Minister of Gujarat, Shri Bhupendrabhai Patel.

IIMCIP in collaboration with T-Hub to focus on empowering and elevating the entrepreneurial ecosystem in North East India

IIMCIP partners with STARTUP BIHAR to propel the growth of Startups

IIMCIP has forged a new collaboration with the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) at IIT Kanpur. An MoU was signed by Prof. Deepu Philip, Professor-in-charge of SIIC, IIT Kanpur, and Dr. Subhrangshu Sanyal, CEO of IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, in the presence of Piyush Mishra and Anurag Singh from SIIC, and Mr. Gaurav Kapoor […]

We are super stoked to share with you the winners of the 11th edition of the Tata Social Enterprise Challenge (2022-23)! These social innovators are nothing less than heroes daring to walk the arduous path of entrepreneurship to forge an impact that benefits society at large. Winner: Mudita and Radhesh Pvt. Ltd., which is dedicated […]

The startup ecosystem in North East India has witnessed a conspicuous stir in the last five years. Increased investor interest in the region, a rise in the number of startup incubators and access to the market have enabled the startup ecosystem in the region to flourish significantly in recent years. To catalyse the process, IIM […]

The 150 women-led rural enterprises selected for the NRETP Incubator Program in West Bengal were awarded financial assistance during the Promotion of Rural Enterprises Reward Ceremony, organized by the West Bengal State Rural Livelihoods Mission, in association with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre in Kolkata on December 13, 2022. Of the […]