Business Accelerator Programme for SC-ST Entrepreneurs

This program is tailored for start-ups, small business owners, and entrepreneurs with established ventures who seek to scale their operations and access better opportunities.

Upcoming Programme

  • BAP for Existing SC-ST Entrepreneurs | 31st August to 5th September 2026
  • BAP for the wards (Aspiring Entrepreneurs) of SC-ST Entrepreneurs | 21st to 26th September 2026

Objectives:

  • Equip entrepreneurs with advanced business management skills.
  • Facilitate mentorship from industry experts for strategic growth.
  • Enhance business networks and infrastructure for MSMEs.
  • Foster inclusive development in industrially backward districts.

Program Structure:

1. For Existing SC-ST Entrepreneurs:

    Mode of Programme: Hybrid

    Module 1: 6 days (36 hours) Offline at IIM Tiruchirappalli (31st August-5th September 2026)

    Module 2: Online (36 hours)

    Application Last Date: 15th August 2026

2. For the wards (Aspiring Entrepreneurs) of SC-ST Entrepreneurs:

    Mode of Programme: Hybrid

    Module 1: 6 days (36 hours) Offline at IIM Tiruchirappalli (21st - 26th September 2026)

    Module 2: Online (36 hours)

    Application Last Date: 10th September 2026

Programme Fee:

  • The Total programme fee per particpants Rs. 1.10 lakh + 18% GST
  • The assistance under the NSSH scheme is 90% of the total Programme Fee, i.e. Rs. 99,000 per candidate
  • IIM Trichy provides scholarship to the particpants to partly cover 5% share of the Total Programme Fee
  • Participant contribution Rs. 6,490/- including GST

For more details of the program, download the program details hereLink to Flyer

Apply for the program: Link to Apply