# IIM Indore launches accelerator for SC/ST entrepreneurs 2026-08-06T13:47:36+00:00 | Business & Economy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The IIM Indore Incubation Foundation has launched a Business Accelerator Programme under the Ministry of MSME’s National SC-ST Hub. It will provide classroom learning, expert mentoring, industry networking, market-access support, and guidance on the Government e-Marketplace and public procurement. Selected participants will attend a six-day residential programme, complete 36 hours of virtual sessions, and receive six months of mentoring. The fee is Rs 1,11,000 plus GST, with assistance of Rs 1,00,000 plus GST for eligible participants. Applications close on August 31. The programme is tentatively scheduled for October 19 to 24. SC/ST women-led micro and small enterprises will receive preference. ## Coverage - freepressjournal.in Tags: entrepreneurship, IIM Indore, MSME, National SC-ST Hub, SC/ST entrepreneurs Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/iim-indore-launches-accelerator-for-sc-st-entrepreneurs/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/iim-indore-launches-accelerator-for-sc-st-entrepreneurs/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.