IIMA Ventures

IIMA Ventures is a university startup incubator in Ahmedabad, India. At seed stage IIMA Ventures typically invests between $100-150k per venture and syndicates co-investors; at pre-seed it channels catalytic capital in the form of grants and equity. Individual programmes carry their own terms, e.g. Kotak BizLabs Season 3: grant funding of upto INR 30 Lakhs for 20 startups, no fees and no equity. Incubation space is not free of cost (discounted versus market rates) and the People and Culture Accelerator is a paid program.

What it offers

• “While, at this stage, we typically invest between $100-150k per venture, we also draw upon our vast networks to syndicate capital from other co-investors.” - iimaventures.com
• “channel catalytic capital (in the form of grants and equity)” - iimaventures.com
• “Grant funding of upto INR 30 Lakhs for 20 high-potential startups.” - iimaventures.com
• “No. The space is not free of cost but it does come at a fairly discounted rate as compared to the market rates” - iimaventures.com
• “The People & Culture Accelerator by IIMA Ventures at IIM Ahmedabad is a paid program” - iimaventures.com

How the programme runs

• “Programs ranging from 3 months to 12 months for early-stage startups through a combination of structured support and mentoring.” - iimaventures.com
• “If you are a startup, apply to any of the relevant programs and let us help you find the right fit for your needs.” - iimaventures.com
• “Applications are being accepted until 9th Oct, 2026. Please note that the deadline will not be extended.” - iimaventures.com

Stages

Pre-seed, Seed

How to apply

Apply or read the rules on the official site.

About this listing

TrustList compiled this listing from IIMA Ventures's official pages in September 2026. The quotes above are its own words. Amounts, deadlines and eligibility rules change, so check the official site before you rely on them.