Atal New India Challenge 2.0
By NITI Aayog
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Quick Answer
Flagship program of NITI Aayog providing grant funding up to ₹1 crore to prototype-stage tech innovations tackling national challenges, with ecosystem support over 12–18 months.
- Funding amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Funding type
- Grant
- Provider
- NITI Aayog
- Application deadline
- —
- Eligible stage
- Product
- Location
- Open to startups registered in India
Results & next round
Applications for this round are closed. The organiser has not published a selection list that we can verify yet.
Selections for this programme are announced by NITI Aayog. 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 Atal New India Challenge 2.0 is a flagship program of Atal Innovation Mission, NITI Aayog, designed to identify, select, support, and nurture technology-based innovations that address critical national and societal challenges. It aims to bridge the gap between prototypes and commercial products, supporting innovators in scaling their solutions. The program focuses on providing grant funding and ecosystem support to help startups navigate the challenges of market entry and growth.
Eligibility
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Full eligibility criteria — entity type, stage, sector, founder profile and registration requirements — plus your fit for this program. Sign up to view.
Grant providers
NITI Aayog is the Government of India's policy think tank, set up by a Union Cabinet resolution on 1 January 2015. Its work with startups runs mainly through the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), one of its attached and autonomous bodies, which runs incubators, grant challenges,…
Learn moreBenefits & Funding
- Amount
- Up to ₹1Cr
- Fund type
- Grant
What You Get
Grant funding up to INR 1 crore per selected startup, along with associated ecosystem support from AIM for testing, piloting and market creation.
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
Submit on the official portal
Use the official application link and verify all details before final submission.
- 3
Follow up
Reach out 5–7 days after submitting to confirm receipt and ask about the review timeline.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum grant amount under ANIC 2.0?
Up to INR 1 crore per selected startup.
What are the focus sectors?
Agriculture (including Millet), Post and Telegraph, Drinking Water and Sanitation, Renewable Energy and Clean-Tech, Education, and an open innovation category.
What stage of innovation is eligible?
Innovations in the prototype stage that can scale to commercialization.
How long does the program support startups?
Over a period of 12 to 18 months.
What is the primary goal of ANIC?
To address the commercialization valley of death and help innovators scale through testing, piloting and market creation.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
