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Announcement·24 Apr 2025
XCITE launches Cohort 1 applications
India's first NABARD-funded incubator at XLRI opens applications for rural entrepreneurs across 12 eastern states.
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Partnership·18 Mar 2025
NABARD & XLRI partner to build rural incubation ecosystem
Grant support from the Gramya Vikas Nidhi Fund establishes India's first RBIC inside a top-tier B-school.
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Ecosystem·02 Mar 2025
Mentorship network expands across 12 eastern states
Domain experts, founders, and practitioners join XCITE to guide early-stage rural entrepreneurs.
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Governance·11 Feb 2025
XCITE Board meets to review first cohort progress
Board members discuss strategic direction, sector priorities and the follow-on capital window.
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