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Kotak Mahindra Bank

Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme — Season 3

Pays revenue-stage Indian startups up to ₹30 lakh in equity-free CSR accelerator grants.

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Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme — Season 3 is an equity-free CSR accelerator from Kotak Mahindra Bank for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-generating Indian startups with a market-ready product and existing customers, paying up to ₹30 lakh in grants. The application process runs five stages rather than a single review: after the online application and an initial screening, shortlisted founders pitch

Kotak BizLabs looks for DPIIT-recognised, revenue-generating startups with a market-ready product and existing customers, building solutions in sectors like AgriTech, ClimateTech, CleanTech, DeepTech, FinTech, EdTech, HealthTech, sustainability, supply chain, waste management, and other impact-driven areas. It is not for pre-revenue, idea-stage founders.

CycleiHow often this grant runs - e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.-
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.-
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.-
Award typeiThe form of funding - grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.-
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.-

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