Provided by: Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog
Funding Support
AIM grants up to ₹2.5 crore per ACIC over 5 years; startup‑level financial support (where available) is generally in the low‑lakhs or stipend range, defined by each ACIC.
Application Deadline
Open / Rolling
Official Website
Not listed
ACICs are community‑focused innovation centres under AIM that support startups and innovators in underserved regions with incubation, maker spaces, and capacity building. Each ACIC receives up to ₹2.5 crore grant‑in‑aid over 5 years.
Startup Stage
All stages
Industry Sectors
All sectors
State Limitation
Pan-India
DPIIT & MSME Recognition
DPIIT Not Mandatory • MSME Not Mandatory
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Application Form
Concept Note
ID Proof
Local Address Proof
Basic Financial Plan (if enterprise)