GrantNITI AayogVerified 11 May 2026Official source

Atal Innovation Mission — Atal Incubation Centres

Funds a national network of Atal Incubation Centres (AICs) that provide early-stage startups with grants up to ₹50L, mentoring, lab access, and co-working space. AIM operates 68+ incubators across sectors including deeptech, agritech, healthtech, and cleantech.

Maximum amount
₹50.0L
Typical payout
₹20.0L
Processing time
8–20 weeks
Application window
Rolling via individual Atal Incubation Centres — each AIC sets its own cohort schedule.

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Eligibility criteria

Company type
Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company
Stage
Idea Stage, Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr)
States
All India (nationwide)
Sectors
ai, iot, cleantech, healthtech, agritech, manufacturing, pharma, biotech, saas, edtech, fintech, other

Documents required

1
Incorporation Certificate
Company registration documents
2
Pitch Deck
Problem, solution, team, traction, ask — 10-15 slides
Tip: Focus on technology innovation and market potential
3
Team Profiles
Founder and core team backgrounds with credentials
Tip: AIM values deep-tech academic + business combinations
4
Technology Overview
Description of your technology and its differentiation
Tip: Highlight novelty and TRL level if applicable
5
Financial Projections
3-year revenue and expense projections

How to apply for AIM AIC

1
Visit aim.gov.in and browse the directory of Atal Incubation Centres to find one aligned to your sector and locationOpen portal
2
Each AIC runs its own selection cohort — check the specific AIC website for open application windows
3
Submit your application directly to the AIC (pitch deck, team profile, technology overview)
4
Shortlisted startups present to the AIC selection panel
5
Selected startups join the AIC cohort and receive grant disbursed in milestones over 6-12 months

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for AIM AIC?

AIM AIC is available to Private Limited, LLP, One Person Company companies at the Idea Stage, Pre-Revenue, Early Stage (Revenue < ₹1Cr) stage, across all Indian states (nationwide).

How much funding does AIM AIC provide?

AIM AIC provides up to ₹50.0L. Most applicants receive around ₹20.0L.

How long does AIM AIC approval take?

The typical processing time from submission to disbursement is 8–20 weeks.

Is AIM AIC currently accepting applications?

Yes, AIM AIC is currently active and accepting applications. Application window: Rolling via individual Atal Incubation Centres — each AIC sets its own cohort schedule..

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Information is based on publicly available scheme guidelines. Last verified 11 May 2026. Always verify with official sources before applying.