IIMA Ventures launches Growth Accelerator 2.0 to support SMEs, startups

IIMA Ventures, previously known as IIMA-CIIE, has launched its Growth Accelerator 2.0, a program designed to support the growth of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), family businesses, and growth-stage startups.

The initiative aims to foster exponential growth by providing strategic guidance, innovation support, and practical tools.

The accelerator will work with 15 selected businesses, offering them various forms of mentorship and resources to scale their operations effectively.

Comprehensive support for business growth

The Growth Accelerator 2.0 offers various interventions, such as knowledge sessions, masterclasses, workshops, founder talks, diagnostic panels, and mentoring clinics.

These are designed to help participants not only identify growth opportunities but also implement them in a practical, hands-on manner.

The structured program is intended to provide business leaders with the skills and strategies needed to navigate challenges and unlock new avenues of growth.

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Hands-on learning and mentorship

The accelerator program will begin with a three-day bootcamp at the IIM Ahmedabad campus. The bootcamp will feature hands-on workshops and scaling-focused sessions led by faculty members from IIM Ahmedabad.

In addition, successful entrepreneurs will share their experiences, offering real-world insights into scaling businesses. 

Following the bootcamp, participants will engage in personalized mentorship with domain experts for two months, addressing specific challenges that their businesses face during the growth phase.

Chintan Bakshi, Partner at IIMA Ventures, said, “Through this accelerator, IIMA Ventures aims to equip them with the knowledge, strategies, and guidance they need to navigate complex market dynamics, unlock new growth opportunities, and scale their operations sustainably. We look forward to supporting them in achieving long-term success."