Catalyst for IMPACT is an initiative to strengthen the startup ecosystem by providing CSR grants to growth-stage startups leveraging STEM (Science, Technology, Innovation, and Engineering) to solve real-world problems.
At FIRST IMPACT, our guiding belief—“Because Opportunity Belongs to All”—drives us to unlock potential and create meaningful opportunities for individuals from low-income and vulnerable communities.
If you’re building for impact with a scalable business model, this is your chance to access strategic mentorship, funding opportunities, and a community of changemakers shaping a more inclusive tomorrow.
The entity should be DPIIT Registered and meeting criteria of Startup as per DPIIT definition of Startups.
Startup should have a minimum revenue of INR 20 Lakhs and maximum of INR 10 Crores in FY 2024-25 (excluding grants).
Should focus on innovation or improvement in agriculture, environment, or assistive technologies for disabilities using STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Innovation).
Finalists should be willing to be incubated with the Bank’s selected incubator partners as part of the program journey.
Accelerate your entrepreneurial journey with sessions that hone your skills and avenues to build your business network
Most promising startups feature in the exclusive IDFC FIRST Bank report ‘Top 100 Startups To Watch Out For’
Pitch in front of jury members consisting of expert from the respective domain
Announcement of the startups selected for disbursment of grants as part of Catalyst For Impact
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All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
Top 400 participants participate in extensive 15-day virtual knowledge sharing sessions on creating impactful pitch-decks
Shortlisted participants create a video pitch basis insights from the boot camp for further evaluation
Present your solution to a panel of domain experts in a live virtual session.
Selected startups are announced for grant disbursement under Catalyst For Impact.
Finalists to make in-person pitch to top VCs, investors for a funding opportunity and will be featured in Leap to Unicorn Finale aired on CNBC TV18
All submissions shall be evaluated by an esteemed & independent jury
All registered participants get access to exclusive content curated for startups
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