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Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog · Part B

Atal Community Innovation Centres

ACIC

Grants institutions up to ₹2.5 crore to set up community innovation centres for entrepreneurs in underserved regions.

Incubation Ideation Up to ₹2.5 crore

Overview & Objective

Grants institutions up to ₹2.5 crore to set up community innovation centres for entrepreneurs in underserved regions.

Key Benefits & Funding

  • Support up to ₹2.5 crore in multiple tranches, based on the approved budget made by the applicant.
  • Funding from AIM to cover 50% of total project.
  • Applicant to match the remaining contribution either through PPP or private contribution.

Eligibility Criteria

  • The following academic and non-academic applicants with a minimum of 3 years of existence are eligible to apply:
  • Academic applicants: UGC and AICTE affiliated Universities / College; Educational Institutions like ITIs & other technical diploma colleges.
  • Non-academic applicants: Voluntary and other organizations with strong experience in the promotion of Science and Technology.

How to Apply

Interested applicants may submit their applications online via https://aim.gov.in/ The applications are evaluated a Screening and Selection Committee.