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.
PGPÂ 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.
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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
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Financial Support
Recommendation to GENESIS EiR Program
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Learn From The Best
Meet Your Mentors
Industry veterans and academic experts committed to your success
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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