Get All Access for $5/mo

IIMA Ventures Launches Growth Accelerator 2.0 to Support 15 Indian SMEs Growth Accelerator 2.0 specifically targets SMEs, family businesses, and growth-stage startups that face challenges in scaling due to limited access to resources, mentorship, and networks.

By Entrepreneur Staff

You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media.

Company Handout

IIMA Ventures (formerly IIMA-CIIE) has launched its Growth Accelerator 2.0, a strategic initiative aimed at supporting 15 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and family businesses in India.

Designed to foster exponential growth, the program offers a comprehensive range of interventions, including knowledge sessions, masterclasses, workshops, founder talks, diagnostic panels, and mentoring clinics. By offering hands-on and practical learning opportunities, the accelerator will enable participants to operationalize growth strategies and unlock their full potential.

Growth Accelerator 2.0 specifically targets SMEs, family businesses, and growth-stage startups that face challenges in scaling due to limited access to resources, mentorship, and networks.

"We believe SMEs and family businesses are the backbone of India's economy, but they often face challenges in scaling efficiently," said Chintan Bakshi, Partner at IIMA Ventures. "This accelerator aims to equip them with the knowledge, strategies, and guidance they need to navigate complex market dynamics, unlock new growth opportunities, and scale their operations sustainably."

The program will kick off with a three-day bootcamp at the IIM Ahmedabad campus, where participants will engage in hands-on workshops and sessions led by IIMA faculty. Successful entrepreneurs will also share real-world insights on scaling businesses. Over the following two months, participants will receive personalised mentorship from domain experts to address the specific challenges.

Founded in 2002 as an entrepreneurship center at IIM Ahmedabad, IIMA Ventures has been a pioneering force in India's startup ecosystem. It claims to have supported over 7,000 founders and accelerated more than 1,700 startups.

Beyond this, the organisation has launched several key initiatives, such as iAccelerator, Bharat Inclusion Initiative, and the Venture Investing Accelerator.

Entrepreneur Staff

Entrepreneur Staff

Editor

For more than 30 years, Entrepreneur has set the course for success for millions of entrepreneurs and small business owners. We'll teach you the secrets of the winners and give you exactly what you need to lay the groundwork for success.
Side Hustle

At Age 15, He Used Facebook Marketplace to Start a Side Hustle — Then It Became Something Much Bigger: 'Raised Over $1.6 Million'

Dylan Zajac, now a 21-year-old senior at Babson College, wanted to bridge the digital divide.

Business News

OpenAI Just Released Its Text-to-Video Generator, Sora. Here's How the New AI Could Impact Small Businesses and Creators.

Sora has a variety of use cases for businesses, from social media campaigns to video creation.

Money & Finance

8 Unconventional Ways to Cut Costs in Your Business

Here are eight cost-saving strategies that no one talks about.

Business News

'Faster, Smarter, and More Relevant': Reddit Tests AI That Combs the Site For You

The AI is like a blend of Google and ChatGPT, tailored specifically for Reddit.

Leadership

Want To Be A Better Coach At Work? Start With These Unexpected Insights

I had many coaches outside of business teach me invaluable lessons about developing people.

Starting a Business

10 Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs That Investors Love (Even If They Seem Like Jerks)

This article explores a thought-provoking question: Why do many successful entrepreneurs exhibit traits that might label them as "jerks?"