Velocity – Kotak BizLabs
Register Your Interest
*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.
Register Your Interest
*Note - This form is only for expressing interest in the program. The actual application form is the final step in the registration process.
NSRCEL, in collaboration with Kotak Mahindra Bank, is empowering early revenue stage ventures through Velocity – Kotak BizLabs, a CSR initiative by Kotak Mahindra Bank. This program is designed to support startups across all revenue stages- from those seeking product-market fit to established businesses focused on market expansion and sustainable profitability. With expert mentorship, a strong network, and hands-on guidance, founders are equipped to build scalable processes, strengthen team capabilities, and tackle growth challenges.
Through Velocity – Kotak BizLabs, startups receive the tools, connections, and expertise needed to turn challenges into opportunities and achieve meaningful milestones in a competitive landscape.
Program Highlights
Product and Market Strategy
Driving product refinement through comprehensive market insights, identifying target customer segments, developing robust sales strategies, and implementing iterative improvements to achieve sustainable growth and market positioning.
Mentorship and Networking Ecosystem
Providing unparalleled access to an extensive network of alumni, industry experts, venture capitalists, and entrepreneurs, creating collaborative opportunities and fostering a conducive environment for startup success.
Access to Grants
Fuel your venture’s goals with grant opportunities for the selected startups.
Demo Day
Founders undergo a financial readiness workshop and pitch their products to investors and stakeholders to secure funding.
Access to the NSRCEL Startup Kit
With exclusive discounts, credits etc from partners like AWS, RazorpayX, Stripe, Zoho and many more.
Program Impact
Entrepreneurs Engaged
Startups Incubated
Funds Raised
Direct Jobs Created
Direct Jobs Created
NSRCEL Funds Deployed
Annual Recurring Revenue
Program Eligibility
To be part of this exclusive program, you must:
Registered Firm
Revenue-Generating
Post-MVP, Market-Ready
Existing Customer Base
Sectors In Focus
Deep Tech for Impact
Building science-driven solutions using AI, IoT, robotics, and more. Focused on solving complex social, environmental, and industrial challenges.
Agritech
Modernizing farming with innovations in crop, soil, and supply chain tech, aiming to boost productivity, sustainability, and farmer livelihoods.
Climate Tech
Developing solutions to address climate risks and carbon emissions, that supports mitigation, adaptation, and resilience across sectors.
Fin Tech
Digitizing financial services for better access, speed, and inclusion, which also covers payments, lending, insurance, and wealth management.
Inclusive Tech
Creating tech that empowers underserved or marginalized communities with a focus on accessibility, affordability, and digital equity.
Ed Tech
Enhancing how the world learn through digital platforms and personalized tools that improve reach, engagement, and outcomes in education.
Healthcare
Driving innovation in diagnosis, treatment, and health monitoring and also improving access to affordable, quality healthcare at scale.
Waste Management
Innovating across recycling, disposal, and upcycling to reduce environmental impact – driving a circular economy that transforms waste into value.
Clean Tech
Harnessing green energy and low-impact technologies for sustainability, thus enabling cleaner production, transport, and energy use across sectors.
Sustainable Manufacturing
Shifting to eco-friendly, efficient industrial processes that minimize waste, all while reducing emissions and conserving critical resources.
Solutions Targeting Climate Impact
Building focused innovations that directly address climate vulnerabilities – essentially supporting energy, agriculture, and infrastructure with resilient models.
Supply Chain and Logistics
Using technology to optimize sourcing, transport, and delivery systems while enhancing visibility, responsiveness, and end-to-end efficiency.
Indigenous Art and Craft
Reviving traditional arts through tech-enabled platforms and outreach – empowering artisans with scale, market access, and cultural preservation.
Sustainability
Embedding environmental and social goals into business strategy that drives long-term impact across industries and communities.
How can you apply and get started?
Step 1
Application Submission
Step 2
Application Review
Step 3
Conversation with the NSRCEL Team
Step 4
Panel Review
Step 5
Due Diligence
Step 6
Onboarding into the Program
Step 4
Panel Review
Step 5
Due Diligence
