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Accelerator Kolkata, West Bengal

MASA Forum

Kolkata networking and advocacy platform connecting MSMEs and startups with investors, mentors, and recognition through the MASA Awards.

2 programs listed

About MASA Forum

MASA Forum, short for MSME And Startups Accelerator Forum, is an independent networking and advocacy platform headquartered in Kolkata. It acts as a bridge between India's micro, small, and medium enterprises and the wider startup ecosystem, connecting them with investors, mentors, industry experts, and government bodies, and it runs events, summits, and award ceremonies that bring entrepreneurs, policymakers, and business leaders together to discuss the sector's challenges and opportunities.

Its distinctive focus is the overlap of MSMEs and startups, a segment many organisations dedicated only to tech startups or large enterprises overlook, even though much of India's entrepreneurial activity sits there. It raises the profile of emerging businesses through awards, conclaves, and networking, serves as a knowledge-sharing platform where founders learn from established leaders and peers, and, by running regional events, reaches beyond the metros into Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities. Its flagship MASA Awards recognise outstanding MSMEs and startups across innovation, social impact, and professional excellence, while its conclaves and summits cover access to finance, digital transformation, export readiness, and compliance, and it helps match startups seeking capital with potential investors.

MSME owners, first-time entrepreneurs, and startup founders after networking, recognition, and a broader business community benefit most, especially those in eastern India and beyond the traditional hubs. It is online at masaforum.com.

Who they work with

Stages
MVP / Prototype Early Revenue Growth
Sectors
Fintech AI, SaaS & Enterprise Consumer & D2C Social Impact

Programs by MASA Forum 2

Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 5 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype

The Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge is a thematic challenge under the Bharat Startup Grand Challenge, focused on redefining the future of personalized beauty innovation in India. The program invites startups and innovators developing solutions across beauty biotechnology, dermatology, organic and sustainable beauty products, and salon-tech platforms. The challenge aims to address gaps in scalp care, hair regrowth, product safety, personalization, and digital beauty experiences. Selected

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Closed Grant
FundingUp to Rs. 5 lakh
Equity-free Idea MVP / Prototype Agritech & Food Biotech, Health & Pharma

The Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026 is a DPIIT-approved national startup innovation initiative aimed at identifying, supporting, and scaling high-impact startups addressing critical challenges across India's key economic and social sectors. The program is designed to bring together startups, government bodies, industry leaders, investors, and ecosystem partners to collaboratively solve sector-specific problem statements aligned with national priorities. Through a structured

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Frequently asked questions

What funding programs does MASA Forum run?

MASA Forum currently has 2 programs listed in this directory, including Hair & Beauty Innovation Challenge, Bharat Startup Grand Challenge (BSGC) 2026. Each program page covers the funding amount, eligibility and application process.

Is MASA Forum a government organisation?

MASA Forum is listed as a accelerator. It is not a government body, and its programs follow the organisation's own selection process.

How do I evaluate whether a MASA Forum program fits my startup?

Start with the stages and sectors shown on this profile, then open the program pages for eligibility conditions and document checklists. If you want a structured view, send an enquiry below and an IncorpX advisor will walk you through fit and readiness.

Do I apply to these programs through IncorpX?

No. Applications are always submitted in your own name with the respective program authority. IncorpX is independent of MASA Forum and provides assistance for application preparation, document organisation and prerequisite registrations such as incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME and GST.

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Important disclaimer

IncorpX is a private platform operated by a private company. It is not a government department, agency or official portal, and it is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of any government body or of any organisation, incubator, accelerator, investor or partner listed in this directory. All program names, logos and trademarks are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.

This directory is compiled from publicly available official sources and is provided for general information only. It does not constitute legal, financial, tax or professional advice. Funding amounts, eligibility criteria, required documents, deadlines and availability are determined by each program authority and change with every cycle, so the details shown here may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm the current terms on the official program source before you apply or take any decision.

IncorpX charges no fee for the information in this directory and does not collect, process, lodge or submit any application on your behalf. Applications are made by you, in your own name, directly with the respective program authority. IncorpX provides assistance only for application preparation and for related registrations such as company incorporation, DPIIT recognition, MSME (Udyam) and GST. Eligibility, approval, disbursement and selection rest solely with the respective program authority, and IncorpX makes no representation or guarantee as to any outcome.

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