AtmaNirbhar Gujarat Fellowship
By Savli Technology and Business Incubator (STBI)
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Quick Answer
A fellowship program encouraging young graduates and professionals in Gujarat to become self-reliant by developing innovative products, processes, or technologies and fostering new startups.
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Funding type
- Fellowship
- Application deadline
- 2d — 26 Sept 2026
- Location
- Gujarat
About this grant
The AtmaNirbhar Gujarat Fellowship is an initiative by the Savli Technology & Business Incubator designed to encourage self-reliance and innovation among young graduates, post-graduates, and professionals. It targets individuals who aspire to move beyond traditional job-seeking to create their own ventures. The core purpose of the fellowship is to support the development of viable products, processes, or technologies that address unmet market needs or possess strong techno-commercial potential. A key expected outcome for the fellows is the establishment of new startups or the creation of valuable intellectual property (IP) that can be licensed for commercial use. The program places a strong emphasis on the advancement of Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs), ensuring that innovations progress from conceptual stages to tangible, market-ready solutions. By empowering these innovators and entrepreneurs, the AtmaNirbhar Gujarat Fellowship aims to make a significant contribution to India's knowledge economy and national development through entrepreneurial activity and technological advancement.
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Grant providers
Savli Technology and Business Incubator (STBI) is a technology business incubator run by the Department of Science and Technology, Government of Gujarat (DST-GoG). It sits inside the GIDC industrial estate at Savli, Manjusar, on the outskirts of Vadodara, and works mainly with…
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- Fund type
- Fellowship
- Equity
- Equity-free
- Repayment
- Non-repayable
What You Get
As a fellowship, the program inherently provides financial support to enable fellows to dedicate their efforts to product and technology development. Beyond this direct aid, fellows will receive extensive incubation support from the Savli Technology & Business Incubator, including access to state-of-the-art lab infrastructure such as plug-and-play modular and shared laboratories, common instrumentation facilities, and pilot scale-up plants. Fellows can also utilize well-furnished dedicated and shared office spaces for their work. The program offers crucial mentorship from a network of experienced advisors, significant networking opportunities with industry experts and peers, and specialized legal and IP support to help secure and commercialize their intellectual property, aligning with the program's goal of IP right development.
- Bootstrap friendly
- Yes
How to apply
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- 1
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- 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.
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for the AtmaNirbhar Gujarat Fellowship?
The fellowship is open to young graduates, post-graduates, and professionals in Gujarat who are passionate about developing innovative products, processes, or technologies. The primary goal is to foster self-reliance by enabling individuals to create their own startups or intellectual property.
What kind of support does the fellowship offer?
While specific monetary amounts are not detailed, the fellowship provides comprehensive support including a likely stipend for product/technology development, access to advanced lab infrastructure, dedicated and shared office spaces, extensive mentorship from a network of experts, networking opportunities, and specialized legal and IP support for patenting and commercialization.
Is there a specific industry focus for the solutions?
No, the program encourages solutions that address "any unmet need" and have a "techno-commercially viable Business proposition," implying a broad, sector-agnostic approach. The focus is on innovation and market potential rather than specific industries.
Do I need to have an already incorporated company to apply?
No, the fellowship encourages individuals to "stop seeking jobs and become AtmaNirbhar by developing a product or process or technology" with the aim of "Creation of a Start-Up." This indicates that individuals who are pre-incorporation or exploring setting up a proprietorship are eligible.
What is the application deadline for the fellowship?
The last date for applications is 26th September 2026, at 11:00 HRS. Applicants are advised to review the detailed guidelines before applying.
What are the expected outcomes for fellows?
Fellows are expected to work towards the creation of a startup, the development of an IP Right that can be licensed, and demonstrate advancement in the Technology Readiness Levels (TRLs) of their solutions. The scheme aims to seed a culture of innovation and commercialization.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
