ArthX Program at AIC ISB
By AIC ISB
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Quick Answer
A sustainability-focused grant program by AIC ISB and HDFC Bank Parivartan, offering up to ₹10 lakh per startup (total corpus ₹1 crore) to revenue-stage startups based in Punjab working on climate …
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 15 February 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by AIC ISB. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
ArthX is a sustainability-focused initiative introduced by AIC at the Indian School of Business in partnership with HDFC Bank Parivartan under the Parivartan StartUp Grants program.
The program is designed to support revenue-stage startups from Punjab that are building scalable and impactful solutions in sustainability. Selected startups will receive grant funding along with structured knowledge inputs and access to a strong ecosystem of mentors, industry leaders, and strategic partners.
ArthX aims to accelerate scale and real-world impact by enabling founders working across critical sustainability challenges such as climate action, circular economy, clean energy, sustainable agriculture, and green manufacturing. The total grant corpus for this program is 1 crore.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
AIC ISB is the Atal Incubation Centre at the Indian School of Business, based inside the ISB Mohali campus in Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar, Punjab. Its own pages name the entity AIC ISB Association and say ISB set it up in partnership with NITI Aayog under the Atal Innovation…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹10L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive up to INR 10 lakhs in grant funding along with mentorship, strategic networks, and ecosystem connections to accelerate scale and impact.
Application Process
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Submit Application
Submit application during the call for applications period from Jan 2 to Feb 15, 2026.
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
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Draft your application
Answer the form inside the grant tracker — AI drafts each response using your past answers, so you're not starting from a blank page.
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Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
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Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is ArthX?
ArthX is a sustainability-focused initiative by AIC ISB, supported by HDFC Bank Parivartan, designed to support revenue-stage startups in Punjab building impactful and scalable solutions in sustainability.
Who is this initiative for?
ArthX is open to revenue-stage startups based in Punjab that are developing solutions aligned with sustainability and climate impact. Startups should have a validated product or solution, active customers or revenue, and a clear intent to scale operations and impact.
Do startups need to be registered in Punjab?
Startups should be registered in Punjab or have significant operations and impact in Punjab.
How much grant amount will startups receive?
An amount of up to INR 10 lakhs can be provided as support to the startups along with mentorship and connections.
What happens in the roadshows?
Two roadshows will be hosted—one at the ISB Mohali campus and one in Ludhiana—featuring a program infosession that covers how to apply and qualify for grant support.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
