Artificial Intelligence and Innovation Driven Entrepreneurship CoE at SIIC, IIT Kanpur
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Quick Answer
An AI/ML-focused startup support program under Uttar Pradesh's Start in UP scheme, managed by SIIC IIT Kanpur and FICCI, offering co-working space, mentorship, training, and infrastructure.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- SIIC IIT Kanpur
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 30 November 2025. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by SIIC IIT Kanpur. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
The Artificial Intelligence and Innovation-Driven Entrepreneurship (AIIDE) Centre of Excellence (CoE) is an initiative under the 'Start in UP' scheme by the Government of Uttar Pradesh. It is managed by the Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre, IIT Kanpur, in collaboration with FICCI. The program supports startups working in:
- AI/ML
- ICT
- IoT
- Cybersecurity
- Related fields
The CoE aims to transform innovative ideas into impactful ventures by providing world-class mentorship, resources, and opportunities. It has supported over 130 startups across its previous four co horts.
Key Benefits to Access:
- Co-working Space: Free co-working space at the dedicated 16,000 sq. ft. AIIDE CoE facility in Noida.
- Mentorship: Access to the vast mentorship pool of IIT Kanpur and its alumni.
- Tailored Training: Focused training in AI from industry leaders and business leaders.
- R&D Facilities & IP Support: Access to R&D facilities, co-workspace, and IP support in both IIT Kanpur and Noida, including the latest labs, technology, and infrastructure at IIT Kanpur.
- Resources: Provision of GPU and high computing resources.
- Networking: Demo Day and networking events to connect with industry leaders, investors, and markets.
Eligibility
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Grant providers
The Startup Incubation and Innovation Centre (SIIC) is the startup incubator at IIT Kanpur. It was established in 2000 and now operates under the Foundation for Innovation & Research in Science & Technology (FIRST), IIT Kanpur. It works from two sites: the IIT Kanpur campus at…
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- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Selected startups receive an incubation package built around a free co-working space in the dedicated 16,000 sq. ft. AIIDE CoE facility in Noida, plus access to IIT Kanpur's mentorship pool and alumni network. The program offers tailored AI training from industry and business leaders, R&D facilities and lab infrastructure at both IIT Kanpur and Noida, GPU and high-computing resources, and IP support. Startups also get the chance to present at Demo Day and attend networking events connecting them with industry leaders, investors, and markets. The CoE has supported over 130 startups across its previous cohorts.
Application Process
- 1
Submit Application
Complete the online application form providing startup details, problem statement, solution, market analysis, and upload required documents (pitch deck, one-pager, certificates, ID proofs).
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How to apply
Four steps from draft to disbursement — one action each.
- 1
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.
- 2
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 3
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 4
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
