Kotak BizLabs

Join Kotak BizLabs – Where audacious dreams meet extraordinary backing. At Kotak Mahindra Bank, we believe bold dreams build great businesses. Through Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, our flagship CSR initiative, we empower startups with funding, mentorship and resources to scale faster and smarter. By backing visionary founders, we aim to fuel innovation that creates a lasting impact – reshaping industries and re-writing the future. In collaboration with the country's top incubators, IIMA Ventures, NSRCEL, T-Hub, and FITT (IIT Delhi), we bring you the launchpad to accelerate, innovate, scale, and disrupt. What's in Store? Hands-on learning: Tailored curriculum with online + offline sessions Mentorship and support from industry pioneers and incubators Grant support ranging up to ₹30 lakh for select high-potential startups meeting the criteria Networking opportunities and access to a robust startup ecosystem Eligibility Criteria • Registered with DPIIT • Operating in AgriTech, ClimaTech, FinTech, InclusiveTech, Sustainability, EdTech, Healthcare, Indigenous Art & Craft, CleanTech, or tackling challenges like Climate Impact, Waste Management, and Sustainable Manufacturing. • Offering innovative, commercialisation-ready products/solutions What Sets Kotak BizLabs Apart? • In-person networking mixers and boosters with key ecosystem players to bolster your connections • Virtual Startup School • Comprehensive learning and ongoing engagement for eligible startups • Hands-on boot camps and thematic workshops • Network of top incubators