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I-Venture Immersive

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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

12
Unicorns
800+
Alumni Entrepreneurs
600+
ISB I-Venture Startups

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.

163
Faculty Session Hours
400
VC Session Hours
156
Mentorship Session Hours
92
Speaker Session Hours
3,413
Venture Building Hours

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.

Isb Alumni Referral Programme

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.