Kotak Mahindra Bank Launches BizLabs Season 3 to Support Over 100 Startups

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has announced Season 3 of the Kotak BizLabs Accelerator Programme, its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative aimed at backing early-revenue-stage startups.

The programme is scheduled to run from August 2026 to October 2027 and will support more than 100 startups across the country. To execute the initiative, the bank has partnered with five major incubation hubs, including Hyderabad-based innovation hub T-Hub, IIM Calcutta Innovation Park, CIIE Initiatives (IIMA Ventures), IIMB/NSRCEL at IIM Bangalore, and FITT at IIT Delhi.

Season 3 will concentrate on key emerging sectors, including agritech, climate tech, fintech, sustainability, healthtech, edtech, clean energy, waste management, and sustainable manufacturing. The programme will place a special emphasis on deep tech enterprises.

Across the five participating incubation centres, selected startups will gain access to mentorship, industry connections, and targeted growth support. The respective partner incubators will be responsible for managing cohort selection and running the acceleration tracks.

Applications have opened for startups recognised by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Eligible startup founders can submit their applications through the designated application portal.