Last date
31/03/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
VILLGRO INCUBATION
Villgro works with early-stage for-profit businesses that have an impact on the lives of the poor in India. It focuses on the following high-growth sectors. Villgro’s legacy of supporting innovations spans 23 years, as we continuously tailor our support to match the ever-changing startup terrain. Item Description Name VILLGRO INCUBATION Provided By VILLGRO POSSIBLE
- Region
- Tamil Nadu
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Diploma, Under Graduate, Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 31/03/2026 The last date to apply for this scholarship is March 31, 2026.
Eligibility
- Potential to create social impact at scale: Does your solution have a tangible impact on the lives of the underserved? Will you be able to scale your solution to new geographies and markets?
- An innovative solution: Have you discovered a new and unique solution to address a critical problem?
- Demonstrated commitment: Are you all in, into the business? Do you have a minimum viable prototype ready?
- Business feasibility: Have you figured out who your consumer is and the value proposition for them? Do you know how you will price your solution? Has your product been launched in the market?
- Scalability: Are you aware, where demand for your solution would come from? Can your solution work for other markets, geographies, or consumers?
- Team: Do you have a motivated and passionate team? Does your team have the technical expertise needed? Are you aware of the gaps in skills?
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available Components of Incubation
- Funding a. Financial b. Equity, Debt, Grant, or a combination.
- Technical Assistance a. Non – Financial b. Subsidised mentoring, Specialist technical services High-touch portfolio management
- Proven protocol of diagnostic panels & 100-day plan.
- Guide business structuring including regulatory compliance.
- Training on building a gender inclusive business and impact measurement. Innovative financing solutions
- Attract commercial capital to the impact sector.
- Customized technical assistance to enhance the enterprises’ ability to absorb debt. No. of scholarships is subject to availability, please visit official website.
Application
No Information Available. Before initiating registration process, students are advised to carefully go through the instructions. Step 1: Please visit official website first. Step 2: Read the instructions carefully, before applying, Step 3: Ready your ID Card, School Certificates, Sign, and Photo while applying. Step 4: Please be sure to bring your application printout. For further details please check : http://villgro.org/incubation/
Selection process
APPLICATION - When you submit an application, present information that will help the Organization to understand the company better. Make sure your solution/innovation, business model, social impact, and team background and knowledge are clearly articulated in the application form. PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT - If there is a fit with the incubation mandate, a short call will be set up to learn more about the solution, the team, and the company, and help you better understand the services. Some background research will also be made to look at the market, competition, business feasibility, and risks. DUAL DILIGENCE - After a mutual discussion, site visits will be made to dive deeper into the business and financial model, and speak to a variety of stakeholders to know the ins and outs of the company. This will help the Organization to determine a funding and support mechanism for the enterprise, along with milestones, risks, and mitigation strategies. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE - Finally, you will present to an investment committee that will make a final decision on incubation/investment. The committee will consider a pitch from the entrepreneurial team as well as an assessment from the Villgro team before making a final recommendation.
Contact
HEAD OFFICE 3rd Floor, IIT Madras Research Park, Kanagam Road, Taramani, (Behind Tidel Park, on Old Mahabalipuram Road), Chennai – 600113. Phone: +91-44-66630400 Email: info@villgro.org For more information: Click here Apply Now http://villgro.org/