A NEW DAWN IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
An initiative led by the Hon’ble MP of Mangaluru, Captain Brijesh Chowta, to nurture 50 transformative entrepreneurs rooted in tradition and built for global impact.
THE JOURNEY OF BOLPU
Bolpu is a bold 1 year initiative specially designed to empower startups and early-stage ventures based in Dakshina Kannada. The program offers a complete support ecosystem funding, mentorship, market access, and ongoing advisory to help entrepreneurs build, launch, and scale innovative products and services that can thrive locally and expand nationally and globally.
From idea to scale, you receive the right tools, mentorship, and capital at every stage of your journey not a one-size-fits-all approach.
We help you build a business grounded in the culture and needs of Mangaluru, while preparing you to grow nationally and globally.
Get direct connections to industry mentors, markets, digital platforms, and funding networks. No fluff just meaningful support that drives results.
Bolpu Timeline
July 2025
Applications Open
Call for entrepreneurs across 10+ sectors tied to DK’s cultural and economic identity
September 2025
Initial Screening
1000+ applications → Top 50 shortlisted based on relevance, innovation, founder mindset, scalability & traction
September 2025
Interviews
Top 50 → In-depth interviews to select the final 10 with high potential for growth and impact
September 2025
Community Onboarding
All 50 featured on the Bolpu DK platform for visibility and ecosystem connections
September - October 2025
M3 - Mentoring Phase
Selected entrepreneurs undergo structured mentoring across three pillars: Mindset (abundance thinking, exponential vision, lifelong learning), Money (seed capital, capacity building, financial literacy), and Market (branding, packaging, sales funnels, and market linkages).
November - January 2026
101s of Financial Discipline and Access to Funds
Entrepreneurs receive support to build sustainable cashflows and access capital through market connections, funding guidance (grants, CSR, investors), and financial streamlining (cost control, inventory, and cash flow management).
January - March 2026
Brand Debut & Boost Sales
Announce each business’ market-ready product/service and share their journey; drive sales through public exposure, partnerships, and media
March - June 2026
Endorsement & Visibility
Secure celebrity/local figure endorsements; amplify brand stories globally via digital platforms; support financial management followed by Cohort Graduation
ABOUT BOLPU
A year-long accelerator. A five-year mission. A grassroots revolution. Bolpu aims to nurture 50 entrepreneurs over five years across 10+ sectors through mentorship, visibility, and funding access placing DK’s cultural legacy at the center of future economies.
BOLPU IS FOR FOUNDERS
We help you build a business grounded in the culture and needs of Mangaluru, while preparing you to grow nationally and globally.
Get direct connections to industry mentors, markets, digital platforms, and funding networks. No fluff just meaningful support that drives results.
From idea to scale, you receive the right tools, mentorship, and capital at every stage of your journey not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Join a network of ambitious, purpose-driven founders who grow together, support one another, and create long-term impact beyond the program.
Partners
