SnackWise startup by PGP ‘25 students selected for NSRCEL incubation
Akash Dhanania and Akshay Prashant secure incubation under prestigious Campus Founders program
28 November, 2024, Bengaluru: Akash Dhanania and Akshay Prashant, students of IIM Bangalore’s PGP ’25 cohort, have achieved a significant milestone as their startup, SnackWise, secures incubation at NSRCEL under the prestigious Campus Founders Program. A 4-month program, the Campus Founders track allows recent graduates and student entrepreneurs with an idea ripe for disruption, the opportunity to iterate and develop themselves and their venture through an immersive entrepreneurial journey.
SnackWise, envisioned to deliver innovative, nutritious, and versatile food products, aims to revolutionize the way people embrace healthier eating options. The startup has already made a name for itself by excelling in multiple national case competitions, setting a strong foundation for the next step.
Being incubated at NSRCEL—one of India’s leading business incubators, housed at IIMB—provides the duo with access to resources essential for scaling their venture. This includes comprehensive support in business development, funding readiness, scaling strategies, and access to NSRCEL’s expansive network of industry leaders and entrepreneurs.
Speaking on their journey so far, the co-founders shared—“We feel a deep sense of validation for our idea and are humbled by the opportunity to bring it to life. Participation in these prestigious programs, along with the encouragement from IIMB, has nurtured our quest for business innovation and provided invaluable support to achieve our entrepreneurial goals”.