Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) बिहार उद्यमी संघ

What Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) बिहार उद्यमी संघ does

Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) is a not-for-profit, voluntarily-run organization founded in 2011 and registered as a Trust and Section 8 company under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Government of India. Headquartered in Patna opposite the Bihar Museum on Bailey Road, BEA operates as the Bihar state-level chapter of Entrepreneurs Association of India (EAI) and claims 19,000 members working at Block, District, and Global levels. Its stated mission is economic empowerment of youth, women, and farmers through research, hand-holding support, and incubation — addressing what the founders describe as Bihar's structural lack of entrepreneurial mindset and low per-capita income.

BEA's service portfolio is program-driven rather than technology-driven. Core offerings include the Bihar Startup Yatra (initiated in 2013, covering all 38 districts and extended to UP, MP, and Jharkhand), a free-of-cost Incubation Center in Patna (operated through the Enterprising Zone), the Udyami Bhawan entrepreneur building under construction with Fab Lab, IoT lab, 3D printing, robotics, and a startup hostel, plus an entrepreneurship Course at BEA, internship and industrial training programs, co-working space, the annual Bihar Entrepreneurship Summit, Bihar Banking Summit, and Krishi Samwad agripreneurship workshops. Adjacent services include market research, partner identification, government advocacy, awards programs, and India's first Business Helpline established in 2013. Underlying technology assets are limited to a planned AI Centre of Excellence and a website-based application layer for membership, incubation, internship, and co-working intake.

Revenue mechanics are non-commercial by design. BEA funds operations through annual membership subscriptions (individual, company, MNC, SME, industry-association tiers), CSR funding via CSR-1 license, government grants from MeitY, Startup India, and Ministry of MSME, foreign donations under FCRA license, and support from international bodies such as ILO and TiE Global. BEA drafted the Bihar Startup Policy, which was launched with INR 500 crore in seed capital, and has channeled Rs 1.78 crores of Government of India seed funding into selected startups. Cumulative outcomes reported include 3,000+ entrepreneurs created, 150+ startups incubated, 30,000+ jobs generated, 100+ Startup Yatra events, 300+ workshops, and 50+ Krishi Samwad sessions over 11 years. The organization holds Trust and Section 8 status, 12AA and 80G tax exemptions, FCRA and CSR-1 licenses, and is governed voluntarily under Secretary General Mr. Abhishek Kumar and Treasurer Mr. Rohit Jha, with NITI Aayog's former Vice Chairman Dr. Rajiv Kumar among its mentors.

Name

Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) बिहार उद्यमी संघ

Legal name

Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA)

Website

https://beabihar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) is a Patna-based not-for-profit founded in 2011 that supports entrepreneurship in Bihar through incubation, mentorship, events, and policy advocacy, serving 19,000 members, 150+ startups, and 1.5 lakh+ youth across all 38 districts of the state.

Ownership category

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Product category

Entrepreneurship Development & Startup Incubation Services

NAICS

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SIC

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Business Planning, Pitching & Competitions (Pitch Decks, Demo Days) (EDAMAHAB)

Keywords

• Entrepreneurship development
• Startup incubation
• Business support services
• Entrepreneurship training
• Incubation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Patna

HQ country

India

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: BEA generates revenue through annual membership fees from individual entrepreneurs, companies, and organizations. Membership is open to Public and Private sector companies, MNCs, SMEs, Industry Associations, professionals and individuals.
2. Donations: As a not-for-profit Trust and Section 8 organization with tax exemptions under Section 12AA and 80G, BEA raises resources from the community for its operations.
3. CSR Funding: BEA has CSR-1 licence for receiving CSR support under Ministry of Corporate Affairs, Govt. of India. BEA has been funded by Govt of India, several ministries like MeitY, StartUp India, Ministry of MSME, Banks.
4. FCRA Foreign Donations: BEA has FCRA licence from Ministry of Home Affairs for receiving foreign donations, enabling international funding and partnerships.
5. Government Grants and International Organizations: BEA has received support from international organizations like ILO and TiE Global, as well as government grants for specific programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) is a not-for-profit, voluntarily-run entrepreneurship support organization that provides free-of-cost incubation, mentorship, market research, advocacy, and training services to aspiring entrepreneurs, women, farmers, and MSMEs in Bihar. Its core offerings include the Bihar Startup Yatra (district-level awareness program), a free incubation and innovation center in Patna, the Business Helpline for free advisory, co-working space, the Krishi Samwad agricultural development program, and major events such as the Bihar Entrepreneurship Summit and Bihar Banking Summit.

Product overview

Bihar Entrepreneurs Association (BEA) is a not-for-profit organization offering a portfolio of entrepreneurship development services rather than a traditional tech product. The core offerings include the Bihar Startup Yatra (an awareness and incubation program initiated in 2013), a free-of-cost Incubation Center in Patna, and the Udyami Bhawan facility under construction. BEA provides educational services through its Course at BEA, skill development via Internship & Industrial Training programs, and co-working space facilities. Supporting services include General and Business Support Services offering market research, networking, and policy advocacy; annual events like the Bihar Entrepreneurship Summit and Bihar Banking Summit; Krishi Samwad for agricultural development; Awards Programs for recognition; and the Business Helpline for free advisory services. The organization operates chapters (Foreign and Indian) and maintains a membership program for companies, professionals, and individuals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Program Annual membership open to companies, MNCs, SMEs, industry associations, professionals, and individuals, providing networking, research access, event participation, and ecosystem support.
• Free Incubation Center Free-of-cost incubation and innovation centre in Patna for grassroots entrepreneurs, providing mentorship, funding access, and workspace support.
• Co-Working Space Application-based co-working office space at the Udyami Bhawan facility in Patna for entrepreneurs and startups.
• Course at BEA Entrepreneurship course covering market analysis, market research, credit linkages, and market linkages with practical knowledge, targeted at youth who lack family business background.
• Internship & Industrial Training Application-based internship and industrial training program connecting students with entrepreneurial opportunities and hands-on experience.
• Business Support Services Comprehensive business support including market research, sector-specific research data, networking, and connecting entrepreneurs with ecosystem builders globally.
• General Services Services including identifying potential partners, arranging meetings with government officials, advocacy representation, and organizing summits and conventions.
• Business Helpline

Quantifiable outcome

• 3,000+ Entrepreneurs Created
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IIM Calcutta Innovation ParkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Organized Techathon under TIDE 2.0 Scheme, MeitY, Govt of India with IIM Calcutta Innovation Park in 2020.
• ICAR - ATARI (Krishi Vigyan Kendra)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMoU signed with ICAR - ATARI for Bihar and Jharkhand at Round Table Meet in presence of Hon Minister of Agriculture. Partnership focuses on agricultural development and FPO formation.
• US Consulate, KolkatacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with US Consulate Kolkata for workshops on Business Communication for Women Entrepreneurs. Director of American Centre and senior US officials visited BEA office.
• International Alliance of Young Entrepreneurs Association (IAYEA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEAI is one of the founding members of IAYEA, a global organization established in April in Beijing. Mr. Abhishek Kumar appointed as Director General of $100-million Youth Development Fund.
• TiE GlobalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with TiE Global for entrepreneurship development and networking.
• International Labour Organization (ILO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with ILO for entrepreneurship and employment generation programs.
• IIT PatnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncubation support and startup mentorship through IIT Patna. Founder's Meets attended by startups incubating at IIT Patna.
• B HubminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIncubation partner supporting startups through BEA ecosystem programs.
• NITI AayogcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAppreciated by NITI Aayog for work in entrepreneurship ecosystem. Dr. Rajiv Kumar, Ex Vice Chairman NITI Aayog, is a mentor.
• Magadh UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDiscussion for establishment of Incubation Center and dedicated entrepreneurship course at the university.
• ASSOCHAMcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint organization of National Summit cum Leadership award ceremony in 2019.
• FIEO and DGFT (Govt of India)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExport Meet organized with FIEO and DGFT at Hotel Lemon Tree, Patna for entrepreneur export awareness.
• UPES DehradunminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStartUp Yatra Workshop conducted at UPES Dehradun as two-day workshop cum interactive sessions.
• IACC (Indo-American Chamber of Commerce)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing support and network for entrepreneurs.
• WEF (World Economic Forum)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization providing network from global ecosystem builders.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Atal Innovation Mission (AIM): Government of India flagship programme establishing Atal Incubators and Tinkering Labs across the country. Comparable to BEA as an entrepreneurship ecosystem builder; broader scale and direct government backing position AIM as a national incumbent.
• FICCI: Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce running industry events, awards, and policy advocacy. Comparable to BEA in representing Indian business interests and convening entrepreneurs; operates at significantly larger national scale.
• CII (Confederation of Indian Industry): Indian industry association offering entrepreneurship programmes, summits, and policy advocacy. Comparable to BEA in serving as a membership-based business support organisation; operates at pan-India scale with deeper enterprise connections.
• ASSOCHAM: Indian industry chamber and trade association organising summits, awards, and policy advocacy for businesses. Comparable to BEA as a business membership organisation; ASSOCHAM co-organised events with BEA, signalling overlapping mandate and member base.
• Startup India (DPIIT): Government-led national programme that channels funding, recognition, and tax benefits to startups. Comparable to BEA as a startup support ecosystem layer; broader scope and government-led structure make it a national incumbent.

Direct peers

• TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs): Global not-for-profit network supporting entrepreneurs through mentorship, events, and chapters. Directly comparable to BEA as a chapter-based entrepreneur membership organization offering mentorship and policy advocacy; BEA is a TiE Global partner.
• IIT Patna Incubation Cell: University-affiliated incubation centre in Bihar supporting tech and non-tech startups with mentorship and funding access. Directly comparable to BEA as a Bihar-based incubator; BEA's Founder's Meets serve IIT Patna incubatees.
• CIIE.CO (IIM Ahmedabad Innovation & Entrepreneurship Centre): University-anchored startup incubator and accelerator in India running cohorts, seed funding, and mentor networks. Directly comparable to BEA in delivering incubation, mentorship, and market access to early-stage startups.
• NASSCOM Foundation / NASSCOM 10,000 Startups: Industry-led not-for-profit entity supporting technology startups in India through incubation, mentorship, and policy advocacy. Comparable to BEA in operating a national-scale entrepreneur support programme with government alignment and chapter model.

Regional players

• T-Hub (Telangana): State-led innovation and startup hub in Hyderabad offering incubation, accelerator cohorts, and global connections. Comparable to BEA in operating a state-level ecosystem hub; differs in geography, scale, and tech-sector focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beabihar

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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