ASTRAL
About
ASTRAL
The Story Behind the LIVE ASTRAL Fellowship:
Every generation is rich with ideas, yet only a few ecosystems have the vision to back students before they become founders.
At IIMK LIVE, we believe that some of the most transformative innovations don’t originate in boardrooms — they emerge from classrooms, hostels, late-night discussions, and curious minds asking bold questions.
The LIVE ASTRAL Fellowship was created to ensure that promising student ideas don’t fade away due to a lack of validation, exposure, or access to the right ecosystem. By identifying potential early and surrounding students with mentorship, resources, and real-world engagement, the fellowship bridges the gap between imagination and impact.LIVE ASTRAL is more than a program — it is a commitment to nurturing future founders at the very moment their ideas are born.
PGP both 1st years & 2nd years
PGP- BL
PhD students
Applicable to IIMK STUDENTS
March 2026 marked the onboarding of the inaugural cohort of the ASTRAL Fellowship Program at the Centre.
What we offer
Co-Working Space
Access to a collaborative environment to network and innovate
Mentorship
Guidance from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
Training
Workshops and resources to develop essential skills
Financial Support
Recommendation to GENESIS EiR Program
Learn From The Best
Meet Your Mentors
Industry veterans and academic experts committed to your success
Prof Abhilash Nair
Finance Faculty, IIMK
Ajay Kelkar
Co-Founder, HansaCequity
Prof Rajesh S U
Professor, IIMK LIVE
Chandu Nair
Angel Investor
Revant Bhate
CEO, Mosaic Wellness
Dr. Harikrishnan S
CGM, Cochin Shipyard
Sheeba D Mello
Principal, Axilor Ventures
Prof G Sridhar
Marketing Faculty, IIMK
Anish S
CEO, Mosaic Wellness
Prof Keyoor Purani
Faculty,
Marketing Management area IIMK
Rajesh Kumar
Co-Founder,
Focus Academy For Career Enhancement
Prof Rajesh S Upadhyayula
Faculty Strategic Management IIMK