About Us

IIM Calcutta Innovation Park (IIMCIP) stands at the heart of India’s innovation and social impact movement as a not-for-profit Section 8 company, dedicated to nurturing entrepreneurs who create meaningful social and economic transformation. Since 2014, IIMCIP has emerged as one of India’s most respected social impact startup incubators, building an ecosystem where innovation, inclusion and impact thrive together.

Envisioned under the aegis of IIM Calcutta, IIMCIP was created with a clear purpose: to build an enabling ecosystem for enterprises that transform lives. Over the years, it has built a powerful network of partners across government, industry and academia, including DST, MeitY, NRLM, NEC, Tata Sons, Pernod Ricard India Foundation, Balmer Lawrie, HDFC Bank and Maruti Suzuki India Ltd, to name a few. Working collectively, these collaborations are strengthening the country’s entrepreneurial fabric and have shaped programs that foster innovation and generate livelihoods.

IIMCIP’s portfolio showcases inspiring success stories that mirror its belief that purpose and profit can grow together. DeHaat, on its way to becoming a unicorn, has empowered 18 lakh farmers through agri-tech innovation. 5C Network is redefining healthcare diagnostics, TruckHall (SuperProcure) is transforming logistics management and Phool.co has carved a niche in the circularity space, turning temple waste into globally loved lifestyle products.

Staying true to its inclusive spirit, IIMCIP has placed a strong emphasis on women-led rural entrepreneurship and has helped countless women rewrite their entrepreneurial journeys, like that of Tajkira Begum from West Bengal, who rose from a kantha artisan to a “Crorepati Didi” empowering 400 women, and Kanika Talukdar from Assam, whose vermicompost brand has forged a Pan-India presence.

Looking ahead, IIMCIP envisions becoming a “social unicorn” by 2047, impacting one billion lives globally, through innovation and entrepreneurship that unlock human potential.

What We Do

We enable changemakers who create solutions that make a real difference for people and the planet.

Our core offerings:

• ✔ Portfolio

  We nurture early-stage startups through structured incubation support, helping them evolve from proof-of-concept to investment-ready enterprises.

• ✔ Startup Program

  We guide startups through every stage, right from idea to scale-up, equipping them with the tools, resources and guidance to build impactful, purpose-driven ventures.

• ✔ Ecosystem Development

  We serve as a strategic knowledge and implementation partner to state and regional ecosystems, delivering tailored programmes to empower local entrepreneurs and institutions.

• ✔ Livelihood Program

  We empower rural women entrepreneurs with tailored incubation and mentorship so they can build sustainable ventures that uplift communities and create livelihoods.