Kochi: Kotak Mahindra Bank has announced the third season of the Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, a CSR initiative aimed at supporting and nurturing startups across India. As part of its expansion into the eastern and northeastern regions of the country, IIM Calcutta has joined the programme as a new incubation partner. Scheduled to run from August 2026 to October 2027, Season 3 will support more than 100 startups across India through mentorship and financial assistance. The programme’s key incubation partners include IIM Calcutta, CIIE Initiatives, IIM Bangalore, T-Hub and IIT Delhi. Having received more than 4,500 applications so far, the programme has supported and provided grants to over 125 ventures. Season 3 will focus on emerging sectors including Agritech, Fintech, Healthtech and Deeptech. DPIIT-recognised startups can apply for the programme through the official application link.-https://kotakbizlabs.accubate.app/ext/form/24005/1/apply
