Provided by: Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog
Verified by our research team on 8 Jul 2026
Funding Support
Variable (visibility, mentorship, investor connections)
Application Deadline
Open / Rolling
Official Website
Not listed
AIM initiative showcasing and supporting AI startups working across 30+ sectors including healthcare, education, sustainability, mobility, deep-tech, and social impact. AI-Preneurs of India functions primarily as a visibility and mentorship platform rather than a direct-funding scheme, spotlighting AI-first startups working across more than 30 sectors from healthcare and education to mobility and sustainability, and connecting them to AIM's investor network. Because there is no fixed cheque size, the practical value for an applicant lies in the credibility of an AIM endorsement and warm introductions it can generate, which matters most for teams that already have a working AI product and are trying to open doors with later-stage investors. Startups should treat this as a complement to — not a substitute for — a dedicated grant or equity program.
Startup Stage
All stages
Industry Sectors
All sectors
State Limitation
Pan-India
DPIIT & MSME Recognition
DPIIT Not Mandatory • MSME Not Mandatory
Startup India Seed Fund Scheme (SISFS) - Phase 4
Up to ₹10,00,00,000
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