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 here – Link to Flyer
Apply for the program: Link to Apply