ISB ivi
More than an Incubator, more than a School
The I-Venture Immersive (ivi) at the Indian School of Business (ISB) is a transformative entrepreneurship programme designed to nurture visionary founders through the complete venture-building process. This intensive, hands-on, 6-month journey takes place on our world-class campus in Hyderabad, providing an innovation ecosystem where your startup idea can flourish.
As India's entrepreneurial landscape evolves, we anticipate a wave of founders launching business ventures that create jobs and drive economic growth. Yet the path from idea validation to market entry is filled with challenges. ivi exists as both startup incubation and business acceleration platform, guiding you through these obstacles and helping your venture thrive.
| Mode: | Residential, Full-time |
| Duration: | 6 Months |
| Work experience: | Early-Stage Founders and Aspiring Entrepreneurs |
| Location: | Hyderabad |
Next Application Deadline
June 30, 2025
We’re looking for bold thinkers with the drive to build and scale ventures that solve real-world problems. Whether you’re just starting out or have already taken the leap, this programme is designed to empower your journey with the tools, networks, and mentorship you need to succeed.
The programme is ideal for:
- Early-Stage Founders: Entrepreneurs who have started building but are facing roadblocks and need the right support to scale.
- Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Individuals driven by a vision and ready to launch their venture.
This is not an MBA programme. We don’t require a CAT, GMAT, or even a college degree. What we do look for is passion, commitment, and a strong desire to create impact through entrepreneurship.
Applications are open for ivi cohort 3. We operate in a staggered admission process with two deadlines for each intake. While competition is the same across all rounds, the earlier you gain admission, the more time you will have to secure financing and arrange related logistics. The online application for each round opens approximately two months before the application deadline for that round.
Our cohorts are a diverse mix of driven individuals—founders, innovators, problem-solvers, and visionaries. While their backgrounds may vary, they share a common trait: a relentless desire to build meaningful ventures. If you're ready to fast-track your entrepreneurial journey, you’ll be in the right company.
The programme fee is INR 5.9 lakhs plus GST (includes 6-month stay on the ISB campus), with need-based scholarships available up to 4 lakhs.
At ivi, the entrepreneurial journey is immersive, intense, and hands-on. Here's a glimpse into what goes into shaping each founder's experience:
I-Venture Immersive (ivi) is a world-class entrepreneurship programme designed for visionary entrepreneurs, that offers an experiential, intense, transformative, 6-month, full-time, on-campus experience at Hyderabad.
Forge meaningful connections with ISB alumni, venture capitalists, and other stakeholders in the startup ecosystem.
Our ecosystem fosters collaboration, creating an environment where ideas flourish and creative solutions emerge.
Learn from successful entrepreneurs, industry experts, and ISB alumni who will guide you from day one to launch day.
Experience our unique blend of theory and practice, transforming knowledge, aspiration, and insight into action.
We offer custom toolkits for every startup stage. Selected teams get INR 40 lakhs funding to power their enterprise.
Experience dynamic, immersive learning with the ISB I-Venture Immersive. Through case studies, simulations, and industry projects, you'll develop practical skills and a holistic understanding of management.
World-class Faculty
The programme is taught by a combination of globally renowned faculty from ISB and other leading institutions.
Advisory Board
A distinguished board of entrepreneurs and industry leaders ensures that entrepreneurial ideas are relevant to industries.
Curriculum
The programme covers accounting, finance, marketing, negotiations, supply chain, AI, and data analysis and so much more.
Alumni Referral Programme
Our alumni are our best ambassadors. We encourage you to help peers in your network discover the I-Venture Immersive experience.
We will be conducting info-sections about admissions and theme-based webinars which ivi alumni, current students, and faculty will participate.
The fee covers tuition and fully-residential accommodation (shared) for 6 months on the ISB Hyderabad campus, giving founders the space and environment to focus entirely on building their venture.
Yes, upon completion, you will receive ISB ivi alumni status, granting you access to a network of founders from previous cohorts and the broader ISB entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Select ventures will be considered for Phase 2, where they receive seed funding support of up to ₹40 lakhs, based on performance, potential, and investor readiness at the end of the programme.
Need-based scholarships of up to ₹4 lakhs are offered during the admissions process to help support deserving founders.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted applicants are invited for an in-person interview at the ISB, Hyderabad campus. Standout candidates from our ‘Pitch to ivi’ competition, will be fast-tracked to the interview round.
Working Hours:
Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM IST to 06:00 PM IST