Kotak Mahindra Bank Launches Season 2 of Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme

Kotak Mahindra Bank is proud to introduce Season 2 of the Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme. This CSR initiative is designed to support early-revenue-stage startups with comprehensive mentorship, access to markets, and crucial funding. The new season will run from October 2025 to November 2026 and aims to assist over 75 startups across India. There will be a strong emphasis on sectors such as deeptech, sustainability, clean energy, fintech, digital technology, edtech, agritech, and healthtech.

Expansion Across India

This initiative will broaden its reach by expanding nationally in North, South, West, and Central India. Kotak BizLabs has recently partnered with IIT Delhi’s Foundation for Innovation & Technology Transfer (FITT), joining forces with established collaborators like IIMA Ventures, NSRCEL – IIM Bangalore, and T-Hub. These incubators will oversee startup selection and provide acceleration support.

Reflecting on the First Season

In its inaugural year, Kotak BizLabs received an overwhelming response with over 1,500 applications nationwide. The programme engaged more than 500 founders during outreach and knowledge-sharing sessions, ultimately accelerating 55 startups with organised mentorship and incubation. Among these, 32 ventures successfully obtained funding, propelling their next stage of development.

Goals for Season 2

For Season 2, the programme is set to engage more than 800 startups through various outreach and knowledge initiatives, aiming to accelerate upwards of 75 startups and extend funding to over 60 ventures. Season 1 of Kotak BizLabs celebrated 32 promising startups that presented innovative solutions in areas including agritech, climate tech, fintech, edtech, healthcare, indigenous art & craft, deeptech, cleantech, and sustainability.