Impact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program — Frequently Asked Questions

Grants of up to ₹12.5 lakhs are provided to selected ventures.

The deadline is not specified in the provided information.

Eligible applicants are registered for-profit or non-profit entities that have been operational for at least one year. They must be at the MVP to Early Revenue/Growth stage with a proven proof of concept or pilots, demonstrate early traction, have at least one full-time founder, a minimum of three employees, and must be impact-first with potential to impact at least three UN Sustainable Development Goals.

The program focuses on Youth Employment Innovation, Future-Ready Skills Development (including green skills and digital fluency), Entrepreneurship & Self-Employment (nano enterprises/MSMEs), Rural Income Enhancement (food processing, agri-value addition, arts & crafts, tourism, climate-resilient livelihoods with a special focus on women), and Inclusive Economic Participation (PWD, LGBTQAI+, and other marginalized groups).

The provided information does not specify a requirement for DPIIT or MSME registration.

No, NSRCEL does not charge any fees or take equity from founders. The funding is provided as a grant.

The application process involves completing an online application form. Specific document requirements are not listed, but typical items may include business plan, proof of registration, and traction details.

Applications are submitted via an online form. The apply URL is: https://nsrcel.accubate.app/ext/form/19928/1/apply?source=startupgrantsindia.com&ref=startupgrantsindia.com

The program runs for approximately 8–9 months.

Yes, startups at the MVP to Early Revenue/Growth stage with a proven proof of concept or pilots can apply.

Impact Orbit – Skilling & Livelihood Innovations Program is offered by NSRCEL, IIM Bangalore, an academic institution. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.