SARTHI–MAGIC Incubation Program – Cohort 2

About

A 12-month incubation with a ₹25,000 monthly grant supports selected Maharashtra-resident Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi and Kunbi-Maratha entrepreneurs and student startups working on technology-based ventures.

Benefits

• 💰Monthly grant
  Selected startups can receive up to ₹25,000 per month for 12 months, totaling up to ₹3,00,000; the support is described as equity-free and non-repayable.
• 🧑‍🏫 Mentoring and training
  Selected participants receive expert mentoring, 1:1 structured coaching and business training.
• 🤝Networking and marketing support
  Selected startups receive networking and marketing support and opportunities to participate in SARTHI and MAGIC events.
• 🏢Incubation support
  Participants can access incubation facilities and support to refine business plans.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must belong to the Maratha, Kunbi, Maratha-Kunbi or Kunbi-Maratha community
• Must be a resident of Maharashtra, India
• Must hold at least a graduate degree
• Annual family income must not exceed ₹8 lakh
• Must have a technology-based business idea
• Must commit to working full-time on the venture
• Must not have received prior financial benefits from SARTHI

Participation Commitments

• Apply online by 21 November 2026
• Submit a business plan, investment proposal and presentation
• Provide caste and income documents as part of the application
• Commit to working full-time on the venture
• No other financial benefit is allowed during the period of SARTHI support
• Selected participants join a one-year incubation program; the program duration is 12 months

Target Sector

Agriculture & Food, Energy & Utilities, Transportation & Logistics

Target Location

Maharashtra, India. Applicants must be residents of Maharashtra; the cohort is aimed at entrepreneurs and student startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across Maharashtra.