AIM UNDP Community Innovator Fellowship
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog द्वारा
अपनी पात्रता जांचें
साइन अप करें और हम आपको बताएंगे कि आपका स्टार्टअप इस ग्रांट के लिए योग्य है या नहीं।
त्वरित उत्तर
A one-year intensive fellowship program by AIM, NITI Aayog and UNDP India, offering up to ₹2 lakh funding and incubation support to aspiring community innovators.
- फंडिंग राशि
- ₹2 Lakhs तक
- फंडिंग प्रकार
- Fellowship
- आवेदन की अंतिम तिथि
- निरंतर
- स्थान
- भारत में पंजीकृत स्टार्टअप्स के लिए खुला
इस ग्रांट के बारे में
The Community Innovator Fellowship (CIF) program is a flagship initiative of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM), NITI Aayog, implemented in collaboration with UNDP India. This intensive, one-year fellowship aims to nurture aspiring community innovators by facilitating knowledge building, providing essential infrastructure support, and offering financial assistance to kickstart their entrepreneurial journey. Hosted at various Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs) across India, the program focuses on empowering individuals from diverse socio-economic backgrounds to develop indigenous solutions for local challenges aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Fellows gain access to curated content on SDGs and entrepreneurship through toolkits, workshops, and a digital learning platform. The program emphasizes practical application through mentorship, community immersion activities, and access to the host ACIC's infrastructure. It is designed to equip innovators with entrepreneurial and life skills, enabling them to build robust business models, develop prototypes, and prepare for investor pitching, ultimately fostering a vibrant ecosystem of grassroots innovation.
पात्रता
देखें कि आप पात्र हैं या नहीं
पूरी पात्रता शर्तें — संस्था प्रकार, स्टेज, क्षेत्र, फाउंडर प्रोफ़ाइल और पंजीकरण आवश्यकताएं — साथ ही इस प्रोग्राम के लिए आपकी फ़िट। देखने के लिए साइन अप करें।
Grant providers
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) is the Government of India's innovation and entrepreneurship initiative under NITI Aayog, set up in 2016. It does not run a single incubator or fund. It supports schools, institutions and companies to set up labs and incubators, and it runs the Atal…
Learn moreलाभ और फंडिंग
- राशि
- ₹2 Lakhs तक
- फंड प्रकार
- Fellowship
- इक्विटी
- इक्विटी-मुक्त
- चुकौती
- गैर-चुकौती
आपको क्या मिलेगा
The Community Innovator Fellowship provides up to ₹2 lakh in milestone-based funding, directly supporting the development and validation of indigenous solutions. Fellows receive comprehensive incubation support, including access to the full infrastructure of their host Atal Community Innovation Centre (ACIC). The program features extensive mentorship from sector experts, curated workshops, and a digital learning platform focused on SDGs and entrepreneurship. Fellows benefit from community immersion for on-ground solution validation, networking opportunities, and dedicated support for legal, IP, and financial aspects of their venture. The fellowship culminates in investor pitching events and linkages to further grant or seed funding, and incubation opportunities.
- वितरण
- Milestone Based
- अवधि
- 14 महीने
- बूटस्ट्रैप अनुकूल
- हाँ
समयसीमा और प्रक्रिया
आवेदन
रोलिंग आधार पर
चयन प्रक्रिया
The selection process for the Community Innovator Fellowship is primarily managed by the host Atal Community Innovation Centres (ACICs). ACICs evaluate applicants based on their connection to the target community, the innovative potential of their startup idea, their interest in addressing local/global issues, and their entrepreneurial drive. The process typically involves submitting an application form with specific questions about the idea and views, followed by an interview round. ACICs may introduce additional screening rounds as deemed necessary to identify the most promising community innovators for their cohort.
आवेदन प्रक्रिया
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Contact ACIC
Reach out to your nearby Atal Community Innovation Centre to check for open applications.
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आवेदन कैसे करें
ड्राफ़्ट से वितरण तक चार चरण — हर चरण में एक कार्रवाई।
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अपना आवेदन ड्राफ़्ट करें
ग्रांट ट्रैकर के अंदर फ़ॉर्म भरें — AI आपके पिछले उत्तरों का उपयोग करके हर उत्तर का ड्राफ़्ट बनाता है, ताकि आपको खाली पन्ने से शुरुआत न करनी पड़े।
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आधिकारिक पोर्टल पर जमा करें
आधिकारिक आवेदन लिंक का उपयोग करें और अंतिम रूप से जमा करने से पहले सभी विवरण सत्यापित करें।
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फ़ॉलो अप करें
जमा करने के 5–7 दिन बाद प्राप्ति की पुष्टि और समीक्षा समयरेखा के बारे में पूछने के लिए संपर्क करें।
Program templates & documents
Files the program publishes for applicants — download these and apply in the prescribed format.
अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न
What is the mode of delivery for the fellowship?
The fellowship operates in a hybrid mode, combining online learning through a digital platform with offline interaction at the ACIC. Fellows must spend a minimum of 12 weeks physically at the ACIC.
Can I apply if I live more than 30 km from an ACIC?
Yes, fellows can be enrolled from outside the ACIC's region, provided they commit to completing certain community hours and ACIC hours.
What if I don't have a graduate degree yet?
While graduation is generally mandatory, exceptions can be made at the ACIC's discretion based on the merit of your idea and other parameters.
What level of English literacy is required?
Intermediate English proficiency is required, defined as being able to write a meaningful paragraph and understand main points of clear standard-language texts. Applicants below this level can be supported by a 'Buddy' and through training.
How is the funding disbursed?
Funding is milestone-based, with up to ₹2,00,000 provided per fellow upon successful achievement of predefined milestones.
What support is available for pitching and further funding?
The program includes regional and national investor pitching events, startup exhibitions, and linkages to the Youth Co:Lab showcase. Fellows receive assistance in preparing and submitting applications for external grant, seed funding, and incubation opportunities from government or private entities.
Sources
Data on this page is compiled from official program and provider references.
