Archive · 2 Dec 2025
IIM Raipur Launches Business Accelerator Programme
IIM Raipur has started a new Business Accelerator programme with the help of the National SC-ST Hub.
This programme is for people who want to start or grow their businesses, especially those from SC/ST communities.
It will teach them how to find new markets, understand government rules for buying and selling, and meet other business people who can help them.
The best part is that the programme will pay for all the fees.
You can apply until December 15, 2025, and the programme will start on January 17, 2026.
This is a great chance for small business owners to get the support they need to make their businesses bigger and better.
IIM Raipur and NSSH have launched a Business Accelerator programme for SC/ST entrepreneurs.
The programme offers 100% fee sponsorship and aims to empower existing and aspiring entrepreneurs.
Participants will learn about market exploration, government procurement, and networking.
Applications are open until December 15, 2025, with the programme starting on January 17, 2026.
The initiative is supported by the Ministry of MSME, Government of India.
- Who
- Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) and National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India
- What
- Launch of a comprehensive Business Accelerator programme
- When
- Applications open until December 15, 2025; Programme begins January 17, 2026
- Where
- Indian Institute of Management Raipur
- Why
- To empower SC/ST entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners by providing skills, knowledge, and support for scaling their ventures
- Institution
- Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur)
- Partner
- National SC-ST Hub (NSSH)
- Ministry
- Ministry of MSME, Government of India
- Programme Start Date
- January 17, 2026
- Application Deadline
- December 15, 2025
- Programme Benefits
- Market exploration, government procurement understanding, networking opportunities, 100% fee sponsorship
- Target Participants
- Existing and aspiring SC/ST entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners