ASIIM Program
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Quick Answer
ASIIM by IIT Mandi Catalyst provides incubation and equity-based funding up to ₹30 lakhs to Scheduled Caste and Divyang innovators, supporting early-stage, tech-driven social ventures.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹29.99L
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- IIT Mandi Catalyst
- Application deadline
- Closed
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round closed on 23 January 2026. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by IIT Mandi Catalyst. Official links are listed under Sources below.
We update this page when results are published, and when the next round opens.
About this grant
Ambedkar Social Innovation and Incubation Mission (ASIIM) is an incubation and funding support program implemented by IIT Mandi Catalyst to promote inclusive entrepreneurship among SC and Divyang innovators.
The program is launched by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment (MoSJ&E), Government of India, under the IFCI Venture Capital Fund for SCs (VCF-SC). ASIIM supports technology-driven and socially impactful business ideas at early stages, helping innovators convert ideas into sustainable commercial ventures.
Selected innovators receive structured incubation support including mentorship, networking opportunities, fundraising assistance, and equity-based financial support of up to ₹30 lakhs. The initiative aims to empower underrepresented communities and foster innovation-led social and economic development.
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Grant providers
IIT Mandi Catalyst is the technology business incubator (TBI) run by IIT Mandi from its Kamand campus in Himachal Pradesh. Launched in 2016, it was the state's first TBI. It is funded by IIT Mandi itself, the Department of Science and Technology (DST), the Ministry of…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹29.99L
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Structured incubation support including mentorship, networking opportunities, fundraising assistance, and equity-based financial support of up to ₹30 lakhs.
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
See the questions before you start
Download every question this programme's application form asks, so you can prepare your answers offline before opening the portal.
- 3
Line up your documents
Keep every document from the checklist ready in one folder. Missing docs are the #1 reason applications get bounced.
- 4
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 5
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply?
Applicants must belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) or Divyang category, with a startup or idea at the ideation, prototyping, or pre-revenue stage. Winners of hackathons like Smart India Hackathon and startups receiving CSR support can also apply.
What type of funding does ASIIM provide?
It provides equity-based financial support of up to ₹30 lakhs, along with incubation services such as mentorship and networking.
Is the scheme currently open for applications?
No, the ASIIM program is currently closed as per our records.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
