Kotak BizLabs Season 2

Kotak BizLabs is a CSR-funded grant and acceleration programme. Season 2 supports a large cohort of early-revenue startups, especially from Tier II/III cities and impact/deep-tech sectors, with grant funding from a multi-crore pool plus mentoring and acceleration. Season 2 runs from October 2025 through November 2026 and follows a debut season in which Kotak BizLabs engaged over 1,500 startups, mentored 55, and funded 32. This season expands the incubation partner network to include IIT Delhi's FITT alongside returning partners IIMA Ventures, NSRCEL (IIM Bangalore), and T-Hub, and targets accelerating 75+ ventures with grant funding for 60+ of them. Eligibility requires DPIIT registration and a market-ready, revenue-generating MVP.