PrISE Cohort 3.0: Incubation Program for Early-Stage Social Enterprises — Frequently Asked Questions

The program does not provide direct equity or grant funding. Instead, it offers non-monetary support including mentorship, workshops, and facilitated access to external funding sources like impact investors, CSR partnerships, and grant opportunities.

The deadline for applications is 31st May 2026. Applications are accepted via the BVCSRB website (https://bvcsrb.org/prise-cohort-3/).

The program is for early-stage social enterprises, particularly those in idea validation or pilot stages. Founders must be actively working on a solution to a significant social or environmental problem, show potential for scalable impact, and commit to the full incubation period.

The eligibility criteria do not mention DPIIT or MSME registration as a requirement.

No, the program is a grant-supported incubation program and does not take equity from participants.

The program is open to social enterprises working on scalable social and environmental solutions across various sectors, but specific industries are not listed.

No specific states are mentioned; applicants from across India are likely eligible.

The application process includes an initial assessment, further questions for shortlisted candidates, and interviews. No specific document list is provided.

Applications are submitted online through the BVCSRB website at https://bvcsrb.org/prise-cohort-3/. The program mentions a deadline of 31st May 2026.

Participants receive personalized mentorship, workshops on business strategy and financial planning, connections to investors and CSR partners, and networking opportunities with NGOs, foundations, and industry leaders.

PrISE Cohort 3.0: Incubation Program for Early-Stage Social Enterprises is offered by Bala Vikasa Center for Social and Responsible Business, a non-profit foundation. It is provided as non-dilutive funding.