Indian Institute of Management Raipur (IIM Raipur) has partnered with the National SC-ST Hub (NSSH) of the Ministry of MSME, Government of India, to launch a comprehensive Business Accelerator programme. Applications for the Business Accelerator programme are open until December 15, 2025, with the programme set to begin on January 17, 2026.
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The initiative aims to empower existing and aspiring SC/ST entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small business owners by equipping them with the skills, knowledge, and support essential for scaling their ventures.
The new programme is designed to help participants move beyond survival and achieve sustainable, scalable growth. The programme follows a blended learning model that combines immersive on-campus sessions at IIM Raipur with engaging live online classes. It also offers 72 hours of structured instruction and 18 hours of dedicated mentoring by IIM Raipur faculty, industry leaders, and seasoned practitioners, ensuring a transformative and growth-driven learning experience for every participant.
The accelerator programme is built to help participants sharpen their business models, identify high-potential markets, strengthen financial decision-making, and leverage digital tools for operational efficiency. Through concept sessions, case discussions rooted in MSME realities, hands-on exercises, and one-on-one mentoring clinics, entrepreneurs will work directly on their business challenges and develop clear 90–180 day action roadmaps.
This programme, an IIM Raipur statement says, also provides participants with opportunities to explore new markets, understand government procurement processes, and build valuable networks with peers, mentors, and ecosystem partners who can support their entrepreneurial journey.
To be considered eligible for this programme, applicants must be graduates aged 18 or above, with a preference extended to women participants. However, applicants with “Trading” as major activity in Udyam registration are not eligible.
The total programme fee of Rs 99,000 plus GST is fully sponsored under the NSSH scheme, and participants are required to pay only a registration fee of Rs 7,500, inclusive of GST, making it a highly accessible opportunity for entrepreneurs seeking structured support to grow their enterprises.
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